Vietnamese girls nationwide between the ages of 18 and 27 will have the chance to show off their beauty and abilities, and especially tourist knowledge, in the Miss Vietnam Tourism 2008 contest to be held by the Asia Film Studio and Xuyen A Transportation Company.

According to the organising board, 100 candidates will be selected from the three regions nationwide. They will visit many tourist sites and take part in exchanges and activities there. Outstanding ones will be chosen for subsequent rounds.

The winner of the contest will popularise Vietnamese tourism inside and outside the country, said Le Cuong, a member of the examining board. Miss Vietnam Tourism is expected to compete at Miss World Tourism 2008.

The final of the contest will be broadcast live on VTV3 on May 10, 2008.

Source: Vnexpress

Translated by Duy Minh