Miss Tourism Vietnam 2008 Phan Thi Ngoc Diem. (Photo courtesy of the organisers) The contest was first organised in 2008 when the crown went to Phan Thi NgocDiem.
"This year's pageant will be held with different format and criteriato find out the winning candidate who not only owns beauty and fitness but alsoloves and has wide knowledge of Vietnam's tourism industry," said head ofthe organising committee Dam Phuong Anh.
"She will first take responsibilities to spread Vietnam's beautiful sightsto Vietnamese people. Then, she will be Vietnamese representative atinternational tourism events where she will introduce our tourism potential,cultural identities and natural wonders to worldwide friends."
Every Vietnamese woman aged from 18 to 28 years old who is living and workingdomestically and internationally and meets other requirements can register forthe contest until September 15. Qualifications will take place in Hanoi and HCMCity.
The final will be organised on November 27 on Ngoc Island, Phu Quoc city, KiênGiang province.
Judges will evaluate contestants on their levels of confidence, maturity,energy, grace and charm throughout different events. Overall appearance, whichincludes beauty and style, as well as how they carry themselves across thestage will score points.
Throughout the pageant, contestants will have chance to show off theirknowledge of Vietnam's tourism sector as well as find more information toproactively contribute to the development of the industry.
"Women will be provided more knowledge and trained skills of differentfields that they will need for life to 'grow' up strongly after the contesteven if they win or not," Miss Tourism Vietnam 2008 Ngoc Diem said.
"There is only one Miss Tourism but we will have many Tourism Ambassadorswho will deliver our message to the global community. They will play importantrole in making Vietnam's images and culture go viral and help lift up thedevelopment of Vietnam's tourism."
The winner will receive a cash prize of 300 million VND (12,900 USD) and a beautifulcrown made of pearls along with other valuable gifts.
The first and the second runners-up will pocket 200 million VND (8,600 USD) and100 million VND (4,300 USD), respectively, together with gifts.
The organisers will also present other sidelined titles such as Miss Talent,Miss Ao Dai (traditional long dress), Miss Top Model, Miss Beach Beauty, amongothers. Each winner will earn 50 million VND (2,150 USD) and gifts.
The contest and finale will see the participation of national A-listentertainment stars, celebrities and beauty winners. It is expected to be liveaired on VTV channel, VTVcab's platforms and will be transmitted throughlocalities' television stations.
The Miss Tourism Vietnam 2022 is co-organised by the MultiStyle Joint StockCompany and VTVcab, who have agreed to be partners for 10 years, with the eventheld biannually.
More information can be found at website hoahaudulichvietnam.com andfanpage www.facebook.com/hoahaudulichvietnam/./.
VNA
