Inaugural Miss Tourism Asia Int'l 2018 pageant set in PHL

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More than 30 candidates have confirmed their participation at the Miss Tourism Asia International 2018 pageant which will be held in Manila later this year.

Amy Sunio-Abarquez, CEO and President of Miss Tourism Philippines Philippines, Inc., says that the pageant is in search of global beauties who will help advance responsible and sustainable tourism worldwide.

"MTAI envisions itself as an Asian center stage for diverse beauties from around the world where they will get to showcase the resplendence of their nation's citizens, culture, crafts and cuisine," says Abarquez. who will be working alongside with philanthropist and businessman Antonio B. Abarquez, chief financial officer.


Among the countries that have confirmed participation in the international pageant are Philippines, South Africa, Ghana, Namibia, Liberia, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Lebanon, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Kosovo, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, Mexico, etc.

"The number of candidates for the Miss Tourism Asia International is increasing everyday. We have a lot of inquiries from national directors abroad. But I'm looking at 40 candidates for our inaugural pageant. That's big enough for us," says Abarquez, during a press conference at Vivere Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa City recently.

The finals of the Miss Tourism Asia International will be held on December 5. She adds that the pageant may consider two candidates for every country because "they have their own tourism to promote."


Asked about the state of tourism in the Philippines, Abarquez says that the country has so much to offer these days. "Since I've been travelling around the world, and I am not  bragging about my trips abroad, I think the Philippines is still one of the countries that they really love to visit. I am positive that tourism is still the No. 1 income generator here in the Philippines. We have so much pristine beaches around us and I think that's one encouragement for them to visit us."

Abarquez also presented to the press the 28 candidates who will vie for Miss Tourism Philippines 2018 pageant.

Winners of special awards during the pre-pageant event were Jeniel Ela Estrella of Bacnotan, La Union, Miss Photogenic; and Nina Monia Madrid Aron, Caloocan, Darling of the Press.


The Miss Tourism Philippines 2018 pageant is officially endorsed by the Department of Tourism and Department of Interior and Local Government.

Four major titles are at stake at the Miss Tourism Philippines 2018 contest - Miss Philippines-World Tourism Ambassador, Miss Tourism Philippines-Asia International, Miss Tourism Philippines-World and Miss Tourism Philippines-Universe.

The coronation night of Miss Tourism Philippines 2018 pageant will be held at the Chateau Royale in Nasugbu, Batangas on August 25. - ROBERT REQUINTINA








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