On the evening of 10/1, at the San Quan Center in Sa Pa, Phuong Linh received cash and gifts equivalent to 300 million VND, along with a trip to France, Italy, and Switzerland.

During the Q&A segment, the top 5 contestants were asked: "What aspects of Vietnam's image and people do international tourists find most endearing? If you become Miss Tourism Vietnam 2026, how will you spread these values to the world?"

Nguyen Phuong Linh crowned Miss Tourism Vietnam 2026. Photo: Organizing Committee

Phuong Linh delivered her answer in both Vietnamese and English, emphasizing her desire to share Vietnam's beauty with international friends. "As a young person born in peacetime, I wish to share with international friends about the majestic Ha Long Bay, the terraced fields of Sa Pa, and other landmarks of our country," she stated. "But what is even more special is the warm smile of Vietnamese women: sincere, amiable, and hospitable. Behind that lies the indomitable strength of heroic Vietnamese mothers, women ready to sacrifice for family and country. If I become Miss Tourism Vietnam with a strong spirit of advancement, I will dare to dream big to build our nation. I believe that when Vietnamese women shine, Vietnam will shine brightly."

Born in 2002, Nguyen Phuong Linh hails from Hanoi and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Business Administration at National Economics University. She stands 1,71 m tall with measurements of 83-62-94 cm. Throughout the competition, she was highly praised for her attractive face and excellent catwalk skills.

The first runner-up title went to Tran My Lan from Thai Nguyen, a pharmacy student at Bac Ninh Medical College. She is 1,74 m tall with measurements of 87-64-96 cm. The second runner-up was Nguyen Huy Ngoc Bao Tran from Hai Phong, who holds a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from Hanoi University of Science and Technology. She is 1,71 m tall with measurements of 89-68-95 cm.

Top 3 Miss Tourism Vietnam 2026. Photo: Organizing Committee

Under the theme "Vietnam Shines", the final night featured contestants showcasing ao dai from designer Lan Huong's "Bach hoa an hoa" collection, followed by bikini and evening gown segments. The program commenced with a drum performance titled "Thanh am dat troi" (Sounds of Heaven and Earth), interspersed with musical acts by guest singers: Tuan Hung, Le Quyen, and Dam Vinh Hung.

The Miss Tourism Vietnam competition was first held in 2008, with Phan Thi Ngoc Diem taking the crown. The contest aims to find a representative figure to serve as Vietnam's Tourism Ambassador, representing Vietnamese women at international tourism events and promoting the country's image, culture, and people to a global audience. After a hiatus, the competition returned in 2022 and has since been organized once every two years. The previous winner was Pham Thi Ngoc Quynh.

Lawyer Nguyen Chien chaired the Advisory Board. The panel of judges included People's Artist Quang Vinh, MC Thao Van, Miss Jennifer Pham, and Meritorious Artist Viet Anh. Miss Ngoc Han and MC Nguyen Khang hosted the event.

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