Boracay was emerging among the top destinations for tranquility and nightlife. Boracay was awarded as the 2012 best island in the world from the international travel magazine "Travel + Leisure". In 2014, the resort island was at the top of the "Best Islands in the World" list published by the international magazine Condé Nast Traveler. In 2016, Boracay headed the magazine's list of "Top 10 destinations to watch". In April 2018 the Philippine Government decreed a 6-month closure of the island for tourists to undertake major renovation works, especially of the sewerage system, which had become obsolete and insufficient.. It re-opened
2018 Boracay closure and redevelopment of milk. A organic restaurant serving Ati cuisine and hostel will also be set up along the beach area to be run by members of the Ati people. The last batch of livelihood aid from the DSWD was distributed to Boracay residents on September 21. A total of worth of aid was given to residents affected by the closure. From October 16 to 25, 2018, Boracay will be partially opened or have a dry run of its return to tourism operations. Filipino citizens will only allowed to visit the island as tourists with locals given priority. Assessment will be made