BAYWATCH Wins Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort Award at SATA 2026
BAYWATCH Hotel, located in Inani, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, has received the prestigious ‘Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort award at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, marking another significant milestone for the country’s tourism and hospitality industry.
The award was presented at the SATA 2026 Grand Gala held on 8 October at Barceló Nasandhura Malé, Maldives, bringing together tourism leaders, hospitality professionals and industry representatives from across South Asia.
The recognition follows Baywatch’s achievements at SATA 2025, when the property received South Asia’s Best New Hotel/Resort and South Asia’s Leading Beach Hotel/Resort awards. The latest honour further strengthens Baywatch’s regional profile and reflects its continuing ambition to establish Inani, Cox’s Bazar, as a distinguished destination for luxury hospitality, leisure travel and corporate tourism.
Situated along the scenic coastline of the Bay of Bengal, Baywatch Hotel is The property seeks to combine premium accommodation, hospitality services, leisure experiences and corporate event facilities while showcasing the natural beauty and tourism potential of Bangladesh’s southeastern coastline.
Commenting on the achievement, Md. Nizam Uddin Al Sumon, Cluster Manager – Operations & Sales at Baywatch Hotel, said:
“This recognition means much more to us than receiving an international award. It represents the dedication of our team, the confidence of our guests and partners, and the collective ambition to position Bangladesh more prominently on the South Asian tourism and hospitality map.
“For Baywatch, this is not the finish line; it is the beginning of a greater journey. We believe our positive contribution to Bangladesh’s tourism, hospitality and entertainment industry can grow further through international collaboration, service excellence, destination marketing and sustainable tourism development.
“We are proud to represent Baywatch, Inani, Cox’s Bazar, and Bangladesh on this regional platform. Our ambition is to demonstrate that Bangladesh can offer distinctive luxury hospitality experiences while creating new opportunities for tourism investment, employment and destination development.
“I sincerely appreciate the guidance and support of our management, the commitment of the entire Baywatch family, and the trust of our guests, corporate partners and well-wishers who have been part of this journey.”
The SATA 2026 recognition reinforces Baywatch’s commitment to its long-term vision: ‘to deliver distinctive luxury hospitality while helping bring the beauty and potential of Inani, Cox’s Bazar, to a wider international audience.’
Established in 2016, the South Asian Travel Awards recognises achievements across the travel, tourism and hospitality industries of South Asia. Its annual programme brings together hotels, resorts, travel businesses and tourism professionals to celebrate excellence and encourage regional collaboration.