Hotel101-Manila will play host to the 2026 candidates of Miss World Philippines and Mr. World Philippines, serving as the official residence and venue for pre-pageant events. The announcement comes after Hotel101 Group signed a partnership agreement with ALV Pageant Circle, organizer of both pageants, solidifying a collaboration set to highlight Filipino talent on the global stage.
“Our partnership with the Miss World and Mr. World pageants reflects our shared mission to showcase the best of Filipino talent internationally,” says Charley Magabo, General Manager of Hotel101 Group. “We are excited to provide comfort, convenience, and our signature Filipino hospitality to all the candidates during their stay.”
Contestants will enjoy Hotel101-Manila’s signature HappyRooms, equipped with modern amenities for a relaxing and productive stay. The hotel’s central location, along with its swimming pool, restaurant, and well-maintained facilities, makes it an ideal home for the candidates as they prepare for the competition.
“The Miss World Philippines Organization is thrilled to partner with Hotel101 as the official residence of our 2026 candidates,” says Arnold Vegafria, Owner and President of ALV Pageant Circle. “We look forward to purposeful collaborations that align with our Beauty With A Purpose advocacy, building a partnership that will extend well beyond this pageant season.”
ALV Pageant Circle manages the Philippine franchises of major international pageants, including Miss World Philippines, Miss Grand International, Universal Woman, Miss Global, Miss Tourism World, Face of Beauty International, Reina Hispanoamericana, Miss Teen International, and Miss Asia-Pacific International. Beyond prestige, the organization remains committed to meaningful charity initiatives that embody its mission of Beauty With A Purpose.
Hotel101 Group, a subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corporation, operates Hotel101-Manila, Hotel101-Fort, Injap Tower Hotel in Iloilo City, and Jinjiang Inn Philippines in Ortigas, Makati, and Boracay. Expansion plans include additional Philippine locations in Davao, Cebu, and Libis, as well as international sites in Madrid, Spain; Niseko, Japan; Los Angeles, USA; Milan, Italy; and Melbourne, Australia, aiming toward a presence in 100 countries worldwide. Hotel101 is recognized as the first Filipino hotel chain to expand internationally and the first Filipino-owned company listed on the US NASDAQ stock exchange.
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