China to host the final of Miss Tourism of the Globe 2018
Proposed stage of the event
Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui autonomous region of China to host the final of Miss Tourism of the Globe contest 2018, which is taking place from 7th to 14th October, 2018. This is the first time, China is hosting the event.
The city is going to host the event for forthcoming five years. With this event, the government of Zhongwei aims to promote the city internationally and expects the event to give the local tourism industry and the economy a strong boost.
Forty contestants from 70 different countries and regions will take part in this year’s event, said the spokeswoman for the organizers Li Mushuang, who was a contestant in the event two years ago.
Some of the contestants
“The final will be held in Shapotou, a national tourism site and desert reserve,” said Fan Jiahong, head of Zhongwei Tourism Development Committee.
Shapotou, renowned for its achievements in desertification control, was granted a Global 500 Roll of Honor for Environmental Achievement award by the United Nations Environment Programme in 1994.
“Shapotou is endowed with unique tourism assets such as deserts, mountains and the Yellow River,” said Fan
Shapotou
With the staging of the event in Shapotou, the organizers are looking forward to a great spectacle that takes in natural scenery and that combines with a high-tech presentation.
The objective of the event is to select an ambassador of tourism in each country and region and boost tourism exchanges internationally.