Vietnam hosts Miss Tourism World 2022 final round to attract foreign visitors
The final night of Miss Tourism World 2022 will be held in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on December 3, the organisers told a press conference on November 8.
A corner of Vinh Yen city, Vinh Phuc province (Photo: VNA)
Vinh Phuc (VNA) – The final night of Miss Tourism World 2022 will be held in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on December 3, the organisers told a press conference on November 8.
Themed “Bringing the World to Vietnam”, the final round will gather 71 beauties from around the world, who will be taken to tourist attractions in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Phu Tho, Son La, and Vinh Phuc from November 15.
The board said it will be the most creative beauty competition held in the country and offer practical benefits to Vietnam’s tourism sector.
✨ In Hanoi, the contestants will visit Bat Trang Pottery Village, Hoan Kiem Lake, Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam, and Thang Long Imperial Citadel.
From November 17, they will tour Trang An, Hoa Lu and Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh; the Hung Kings’ Temple in Phu Tho; Moc Chau in Son La; and Tay Thien Scenic Relic Site, Truc Lam Zen Monastery and Tam Dao in Vinh Phuc.
The beauties will be asked to share their feelings about these tourist destinations and heritages in their native languages and English in short clips to promote Vietnam as a safe, friendly and attractive destination to friends worldwide.
An overview of the press conference. (Photo: VOV)
The final round of the competition is copyrighted by Tam and Cam Media Advertising Co. Ltd which also successfully held activities during Vietnam National Day at World Expo 2020 Dubai.
🅰 The contest was founded by John Singh and held for the first time in 1991. He, together with Tam and Cam Media Advertising, developed a special version for the final round in Vietnam this year./.
The beauty contest Miss Tourism Vietnam 2022 has been officially launched to look for beautiful women who can spread positive messages about the country both locally and internationally.
Huynh Nguyen Mai Phuong was crowned Miss World Vietnam 2022 after surpassing 36 competitors at the finale held at MerryLand Quy Nhon in the south-central province of Binh Dinh on August 12.
Vietnamese representative Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc has been crowned Miss Intercontinental 2022 after beating more than 70 contestants from all over the world.
The Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival will take place from December 2-4 at the pedestrian street area around Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake in downtown Hanoi, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Ho Chi Minh City welcomed 546,000 international visitors in October this year, lifting the total number of foreign arrivals to the city in the last 10 months to 2.65 million, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
A corner of Vinh Yen city, Vinh Phuc province (Photo: VNA) 
An overview of the press conference. (Photo: VOV) 
