In Ho Chi Minh City, the Miss - Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026 contest announced the top 50 outstanding contestants along with many notable highlights for this year's season.
The program opened with the debut of the top 50 contestants entering the final round. The contestants appeared with youthful, dynamic images, aiming for the spirit of promoting Vietnamese culture and tourism.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Pham Duy Khanh, Head of the Organizing Committee, said that the contest is not simply about finding beauty but also aims at the mission of promoting the image of the country and people of Vietnam through tourism and cultural activities.
The contest is not only a journey to find beauties but also an opportunity to spread the beauty of Vietnam to international friends. Each locality the contest sets foot in is an opportunity to promote tourism and local culture," he said.



In the exchange with the media, director Pham Duy Khanh also spoke out about the suspicion that "where it is organized, the local representative is crowned". He affirmed that the contest results are based on the ability and performance of the contestants, without arrangement from the organizers.
In addition, information related to the possibility that his unit holds the copyright to Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 also attracted attention. However, Mr. Pham Duy Khanh still remained vague and said that the audience needs to wait for an official announcement in the near future.
Notably, Trinh My Anh became the focus when she received a question about her ability to become the representative of Vietnam at Miss Universe in the future. The beauty queen said that all plans will be announced at the appropriate time.
According to the Organizing Committee, the final night of Miss - Mister Tourism Vietnam 2026 is expected to take place on May 23rd in Can Tho. The contest will select representatives to participate in many international beauty arenas for both men and women.