bai Hotel Cebu Designated as Official International Media Center for ASEAN 2026

bai Hotels • 27 January 2026

Building on its legacy of award-winning hospitality, bai Hotel Cebu is proud to announce its designation as the official International Media Center (IMC) for the ASEAN 2026 Summit activities held in Cebu.

As the Philippines takes the lead with the theme "Navigating Our Future, Together," bai Hotel Cebu serves as the primary hub for approximately 200 local and international journalists. The hotel’s unwavering commitment to global standards showcases the best of Cebuano hospitality to the world’s press through its premier facilities and technical support for media professionals covering the weeklong ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat, and various high-level related activities.

The selection of bai Hotel Cebu as the IMC comes on the heels of its prestigious recognition as a recipient of the ASEAN Tourism Standard Award - ASEAN MICE Venue (Meeting Room Category). Having won this accolade multiple times (including the 2020-2022 and 2024-2026 cycles), the hotel has consistently demonstrated its ability to exceed regional standards for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE).


bai Hotel Cebu’s commitment to global competitiveness and customized service ensures a seamless bridge between ASEAN’s high-level dialogues and the global press. As the designated International Media Center, the hotel continues to solidify its reputation as a world-class venue for diplomacy, sustainable tourism, and corporate events.



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ABOUT bai Hotel Cebu. Located in Mandaue City, just minutes from Cebu City and Mactan-Cebu International Airport, bai Hotel Cebu is a contemporary hotel in Cebu known for modern accommodations, diverse dining experiences, and leisure amenities, including a pool. As a well-connected Mandaue City hotel, bai Hotel Cebu continues to be a preferred choice among Cebu hotels for travelers seeking comfort, accessibility, and distinctly bai service.

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