Blooming Wanderlust: Celebrating Travel’s Finest in the 6th VP Choice Awards
The 6th VP Choice Awards transformed into a garden of glamour on May 29th, 2025, as the travel industry’s most beloved figures and destinations gathered at Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan in Quezon City for “Blossom: A Floral Affair.” The annual celebration of travel and tourism reached new heights of elegance, honoring the destinations, content creators, and experiences that captured wanderers’ hearts throughout the year
Outstanding Achievement in Travel
The travel category winners represented the diverse landscape of contemporary tourism and travel content creation, from breathtaking destination showcases to inspiring adventure narratives. Each honored destination and creator demonstrated the power of storytelling to inspire wanderlust, promote cultural understanding, and connect with audiences on a profound level.
The winning travel providers showcased exceptional beauty, authenticity, and creativity, proving that Philippine travel continues to thrive. These winners not only inspired travelers but also sparked important conversations about sustainable tourism and left lasting impressions on viewers worldwide.
How the Travel Stars were Selected
Voting played a key role in helping this vibrant garden flourish. The Village Pipol Choice Award winners were chosen based on a specific scoring breakdown. The VPCA App and engagement on Facebook Reels each held a 30% weight in the final tally. The VP Editorial Team also played a significant role, contributing 30% of the score, with a Panel of Judges providing the last 20%.
This balanced system combines the authentic voice of travelers with professional expertise, creating results that reflect both popular appeal and travel merit. The public voting component saw unprecedented participation this year, with travel enthusiasts actively engaging across digital platforms to support their favorite destinations and creators.
The Winning Circle
The travel category celebrated the best in Philippine tourism and travel services. The winners showcased the beauty and diversity of Filipino destinations while highlighting the talented creators who bring these places to life through their content.
- Airline of the Year: Cebu Pacific
- Hotel of the Year: Nuwa Hotel – City of Dreams
- Travel App of the Year: KLOOK
A Night in Bloom: The 6th VP Choice Awards
The 6th VP Choice Awards unfolded like a beautiful flower this year, a truly elegant and star-filled evening brought to life by Village Pipol Magazine and Red Entertainment Inc. They crafted a night that felt perfect and full of beauty.
This wonderful event was made possible by the generous support of its main sponsors: Luxe Beauty & Wellness Group, Variahealth, LA Chicks, Hyaloo, 8 Century Events and Catering, Tooth Studio by Dr. John Crespo, Philgifts, Novel Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgicenter, Sunbae, Made with Love Cafe, and Puregold. The event planners also thanked their special helpers: JLayson, Horizon, Philgifts, Joey Peria, and Getmarqued Photography.
Moreover, the news of the awards reached many, thanks to the recognized efforts of our media partners: A2Z, ABS-CBN News, Philstar Global, The Manila Times, Business Week, MDNN, Pilipino Mirror, TNC, Blogapalooza, Kilk.PH, Zoe TV, CETV, Light TV, and VRITimes.
Beyond the bright lights, the 6th VPCA also gave back, helping LoveYourself, Inc. and Doc Vinn. When people voted for their “reel stars,” their support showed they were the real winners of this year’s event, furthering the organization’s mission to promote HIV awareness, mental health advocacy, and comprehensive self-care initiatives within the community.
Overall, the 6th VP Choice Awards was a place to showcase beloved destinations, emerging travel creators, and cherished tourism experiences from the Philippines. It was a way to celebrate their contributions and encourage travelers to keep exploring and supporting our nation’s growing travel and tourism industry.
