FORTY-THREE girls are competing in the inaugural World Miss Tourism Ambassador 2017 pageant which will be held at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City on Saturday, Dec. 9.
With the advocacy “beauty with a mission,” the event focuses in promoting tourism, culture, and mutual understanding.
“The winner of the pageant will embark in an exciting journey full of glamour, mission and responsibility. She will travel the world and promote the cause of organization,” said WMTA founder and CEO Justin Tran of Vietnam.
At the press presentation held at One Canvass in Makati City, Miss Russia Aidbedullina Talliya; Miss South Africa Talitha Bothma, 1st runner-up; and Miss Lithuania Vaida Azuolaityte, and Miss Chile Francisca Cebllos, tied, 2nd runner-up.
The candidates paraded in their swimwear and answered questions from the press.
In the contest, there are two representatives each from the Philippines, South Africa, Russia, India, and China.
The Philippine candidates are Aliyana Ibnohajil and Karen Ivy Marie Eje.
One of the highlights of the media presentation was the tourism-inspired fashion week that showcased the best designers, brands, and trends.
The show unveiled the fashion trends, styles, and designs with the candidates as runway models.
Among the professional designers who presented their collections are Dak Bonite, Mark dela Pena, Russell Yasay, and swimwear designer Sonny Boy Mindo.
Also present at the launch were WMTA President Ben Nguyen and Prime Event Productions Philippines Foundation president Carlo Morris Galang.