Sharing before leaving, Van Pham said she sees this as an opportunity to introduce the beauty of Vietnamese people, culture and spirit to international friends through exchange activities and tourism promotion.
I want to bring the Vietnamese national spirit to the world. This is not just a beauty contest but also a journey to explore culture, connect people and spread the image of friendly and rich in identity Vietnam," she shared.
According to the representative of Vietnam, what makes her particularly interested in "Mrs Tourism Queen International" is the orientation of linking tourism and culture.
Throughout the 8-day and 7-night journey in Thailand, the contestants will participate in many local experience activities, promote local tourism, cultural exchange and community charity.
This year's competition takes place in Hua Hin - a famous coastal city of Thailand, which attracts tourists thanks to its natural beauty, resorts and unique cultural life.
According to the schedule, international representatives will participate in exploring Hua Hin, experiencing traditional Thai costumes and carrying out many local tourism promotion activities.
Van Pham believes that this is an opportunity for contestants not only to introduce their country but also learn more tourism development models from abroad.
I believe that tourism is not just about beautiful scenery but also about culture and people. Through the contest, I want to share the image of a modern Vietnamese woman who still retains her gentleness, friendliness and hospitality," she said.
In addition to performances, the contest also has many community connection activities such as charity, cultural exchange and national image promotion. In which, the national costume competition is especially focused on by Van Pham because this is an opportunity to introduce the beauty of Vietnamese culture through fashion and performance art.
Although she only has about a month to prepare for the international journey, the businesswoman said that she has temporarily put aside most of her personal work to focus on practicing performance skills, communication and learning more about tourism culture.
According to Van Pham, international communication skills are also an advantage that helps her feel confident when participating in this year's playground. "A national representative not only needs appearance but also needs to know how to connect, spread positive energy and tell the cultural story of her country to international friends," she added.
Ms. Tourism Queen International" is considered a contest for modern women, promoting the role of tourism, culture and national image through community activities and international exchanges.
With a youthful, dynamic spirit and the desire to spread the beauty of Vietnam, Van Pham is expected to bring her own color to this year's arena, and at the same time contribute to promoting the image of Vietnamese tourism to international friends.
