Miss Tourism World is an international beauty pageants with two distinct organizations: one established in Great Britain in 1991 and another founded in China in 2009.[1]
| Formation |  United Kingdom – 1991 China – 2009 |
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| Type | Beauty pageant |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom - MISS TOURISM WORLD® China - All rights reserved© MISS TOURISM WORLD |
Official language | English, Chinese |
President | United Kingdom – David Singh |
| Website | MTW UK Official Website MTW China Official Website |
History
editBased in Great Britain
editMiss Tourism World was initially established as an international beauty pageant in 1991 in Great Britain. The organization was acquired by Mr. David Singh in 2008. Due to various factors, the pageant was not held in the following years: 1993, 1996, 1998–1999, 2004, 2006, 2008–2011, 2016–2017, and 2020–2021.
During the most recent edition of MTW, Erina Hanawa from Japan was crowned Miss Tourism World 2022 on December 10 in Vĩnh Phúc province, Vietnam. This makes her the second Japanese woman to win the title.[2]
Based in China
editIn 2009, the Miss Tourism Queen International pageant was established in China. Over the years, it has undergone several name changes, including Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International (2011–2010), Miss City Tourism Champion (2016), Miss Tourism World - Global (2017–2019, 2023), and Miss Tourism World - Intercontinental (2019).
The most recent competition, Miss Tourism World - Global 2023, was held in Quanzhou, China, on December 22. The title of Miss Tourism World - Global 2023 was awarded to Karolína Gorylová from the Czech Republic.[3]
Background
editThrough annual competitions, Miss Tourism, and Miss Tourism World Tour provide a platform for these ambassadors to promote tourism on a global scale. The Miss Tourism World Organization unites contestants and titleholders from around the world in a chosen host country to celebrate the longest-running tourism pageant, Miss Tourism World. As Tourism Ambassadors, contestants create personalized tourism videos that are showcased at the final event, elevating their public profile and inspiring others to promote tourism.[4]
MTWO emphasizes the significance of tourism promotion through the embodiment of beauty in its contestants. The Miss Tourism World Final offers invaluable worldwide exposure for the host country, attracting international tourists, generating foreign currency, and contributing to local communities by positioning the host country as a desirable domestic and international travel destination.[5]
Format
editThe Miss Tourism World pageant features multiple titles, including Miss Tourism World Africa, Miss Tourism World Asia, Miss Tourism World Americas, Miss Tourism World Europe, and Miss Tourism World Oceania. Additionally, continental titles offer governments an opportunity to showcase their national ideas and concepts to the youth of the host country.[6]
Contestants participate in evening gown and swimsuit rounds. MTWO has been held in four continents, providing each contestant with the opportunity to compete for both the overall title and their respective continental crown. All contestants has to participate in the national costumes segment. The Best National Costume Award is presented to one contestant at the Miss Tourism World finale and is widely regarded as a symbol of beauty.[7]
Miss Tourism World Titleholders
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Countries by Number of Wins
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List of Runners-Up titleholders
editBased in Great Britain
edit| Year | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up | 3rd Runner-up | 4th Runner-up |
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| 2022 | Justine Felizarta Philippines
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Le Thi Huong Ly Vietnam
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Yulia Pavlikova Russia
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Adeduro Tosin Adetola Nigeria
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| 2019 | Karina Pochwala Poland
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Nina-Marie Kallo Finland
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Fulya Tilki Northern Cyprus
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Anita Ayebare Uganda
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| 2018 | Janick Maceta del Castillo Peru
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Sara Miletic Serbia
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Lynn Hsin Goh Malaysia
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Toru Amirlin Mongolia
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| 2015 | Yoselin Noroña Ecuador
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Karen Aliberti Venezuela
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Sara Stojanovic Serbia
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Shelby Tribble Great Britain
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| 2014 | Ana Marquez Vera Spain
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Ashley Powell Great Britain
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Fernanda Rocha Lemes Brazil
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Jelena Katarina Kapa Croatia
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| 2013 | Hillary Ondo Gabon
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Michaela Haladova Czech Republic
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Andrea Huisgen Spain
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Olena Popova Ukraine
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| 2012 | Purva Rana India
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Nadina Abdel Aziz Lebanon
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| 2007 | Aimee Melo Hernandez Dominican Republic
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Asel Mamytbaeva Kyrgyzstan
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Caroline Marufu Zimbabwe
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Emilia Rusu Romania
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| 2005 | Raquel Balencia Alonso Spain
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Oslie Muringal Zimbabwe
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Alexandra Oliynyk Ukraine
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Shirley Alero Aghotse Nigeria
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| 2003 | Nancy Valeria Randall Brazil
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Dignelis Taymi Jimenez Hernandez Puerto Rico
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Jerusalem Ketema Ethiopia
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Jessica Maria Jardim Lino Venezuela
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| 2002 | Didem Kovanci Turkey
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Darjana Iljkic Croatia
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| 2001 | Vanessa Fanessi Venezuela
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Petra Kasparaviciute Lithuania
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| 2000 | Renata Voitchovskaja Lithuania
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Rachel Soriano Philippines
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| 1997 | Roisland Morovick Russia
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Sabina Beck Germany
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| 1995 | Yovana Soraya Grisales Castañeda Colombia
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Mildred Altagarcia Quiroz Abreu Dominican Republic
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Yoseany Miglenis Finol Leidenz Venezuela
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Alejandra Paz Toledo Guatemala
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| 1994 | unknown infofmation Belgium
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unknown information Colombia
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| 1993 | Jolanda Janssen Aruba
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Tania Collazo Puerto Rico
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Based in China
edit| Year | 1st Runner-up | 2nd Runner-up | 3rd Runner-up | 4th Runner-up |
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| 2023 | Andrea Nikolic Montenegro
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Liu Jia China
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| 2020 | – Tatarstan
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– Ukraine
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| 2019 | Svetlana Mamaeva Canada
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Tan Ruoyi China
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– Brazil
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– Sweden
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| 2018 | – Czech Republic
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Chalisa Asavalikitsom Thailand
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Kaina Sokaina Morocco
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– South Korea
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| 2015 | Yoselin Noroña Ecuador
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Karen Aliberti Venezuela
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Sara Stojanovic Serbia
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Shelby Tribble Great Britain
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| 2017 | Paula Joseane Lima Dos Santos Brazil
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Marcela Evelyn Balik Australia
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Charattha Pitakbut Thailand
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Yohana Hidalgo Peru
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| 2016 | – Czech Republic
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Teeyapar Setthasirisuwan Thailand
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– Argentina
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– Venezuela
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| 2011 | Ivanna Gorschar Ukraine
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Amanda Warecka Poland
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Eugenee Ooi Malaysia
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Pyung Hee Kong South Korea
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| 2010 | Rieke Caroline Indonesia
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Tereza Fajksova Czech Republic
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Michelle Li Dan China
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Vasilina Velichko Belarus
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| 2009 | Vivian Sia Brazil
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Sofia Souni Guinea
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Zen Yu-ji China
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Ina Amanda Tahiti
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Vietnam promotes tourism through Miss Tourism World 2022". nhandan.vn.
- ^ "Japan's Erina Hanawa crowned Miss Tourism World 2022". hanoitimes.vn.
- ^ "Miss World Tourism talks about hydrogen: "It's a miracle!"". h2times.news.
- ^ "Miss Tourism World Organisation, Head Office in Great Britain". misstourismworldorganisation.com. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "About Miss Tourism World:A WORD FROM MR DAVID SINGH, OWNER OF MISS TOURISM WORLD AND MISS GREAT BRITAIN". misstourismworld.com.
- ^ "Highlights of Miss Tourism World 2019 Global Finals". xinhuanet.com.
- ^ "Vietnam hosts Miss Tourism World 2022 final round to attract foreign visitors". vietnamplus.vn. Retrieved 10 June 2024.