Hanoi [Vietnam], July 31: Outshining 30 other contestants, Vu Thi Thao won the Miss Tourism Vietnam 2026 crown in the final night held in Quang Ngai.
The Miss Tourism Vietnam pageant final took place in Quang Ngai, with the theme "The Quintessence of Vietnam". During the competition, contestants went through rounds including group performances, traditional Vietnamese dress (ao dai) presentations, bikini presentations, evening gown presentations, and Q&A sessions to determine the winner.
After several rounds of competition, Vu Thi Thao was crowned the winner. Born in 2003 in Thanh Hoa province, she is a student majoring in English Pedagogy at Hong Duc University. She stands 1.7m tall and has body measurements of 83-60-93. In addition to the Miss title, Vu Thi Thao also won the Miss Photogenic and Miss Popularity awards through the competition's online voting portal.
In the Q&A segment, Vu Thi Thao received the question: "In your opinion, how long will the beauty of a beauty queen last?". The beauty queen from Thanh Hoa chose to answer bilingually. She argued that beauty lies not only in appearance but also in the values a woman brings to the community.
According to Vu Thi Thao, beauty may change over time, but positive contributions will help ensure that beauty is remembered for a long time. The beauty queen also expressed her desire to become a young person who preserves and spreads cultural values, and concluded her segment with the affirmation: "I am proud to say that I am Vietnamese."
Meanwhile, the first runner-up title went to Dinh Ngoc Bao Chau, and the second runner-up title went to Nguyen Minh Hoang Kim. The third runner-up titles were awarded to Nguyen Thi Thuy Tien and Huynh Ngoc Phung. In addition, the organizers also awarded special prizes including: Nguyen Thi Hieu Ngan (Miss Tourism Media), Do Thao Linh (Miss Sports), Dinh Thi Bot (Miss Identity), Luu Kim Chau (Miss Charming Face)...
Miss Tourism Vietnam is a platform that celebrates the beauty, intelligence, and strength of Vietnamese women, while also seeking individuals capable of promoting the image of the country, its people, and traditional cultural values through tourism activities, cultural exchange, and community responsibility.
Prior to the final night, the contestants participated in various activities promoting local tourism, cultural exchanges, charity work, and supplementary competitions to hone their skills, confidence, and social responsibility. After being crowned, Vu Thi Thao will work with the organizing committee in programs promoting Vietnamese culture, tourism, and image during her term.Source: Thanh Nein Newspaper
