Tourism queens on a high

Bevy of beauties at Miss Tourism International World Final.

MISS Tourism Philippines Eds Enero was crowned Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2025 at the 28th Miss Tourism International World Final in Genting Highlands.

The 23-year-old university graduate stood out among 37 delegates from around the world to become the 30th winner of the title, according to a statement by D’Touch International Sdn Bhd, the pageant’s main organiser.

During the prior question- and-answer session, Enero expressed her aspiration to not only represent the Philippines, but also promote global cultural exchange if awarded one of the five world titles.

“Unity is not about sameness, but about living peacefully in a diverse world.

“I believe that every tradition, culture and belief adds colour to the overall spectrum of society,” she said.

The other four world titles were awarded to Miss Tourism Poland Zuzunna Balonek (Miss Tourism International 2025); Miss Tourism China Doris Bai (Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2025); Miss Tourism Colombia Andrea Pineda (Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International 2025) and Miss Tourism Kenya Mitchelle Otieno (Miss Tourism Global 2025).

Delegates from Asean countries also shone during the event with Miss Tourism Malaysia Joanne Clare Deaves winning the Best in National Costume award with her striking blue traditional dress that highlighted Malaysia’s cultural heritage.

Enero holding her trophy while posing with (from left) Miss tourism Queen of the Year International 2024/25 Natta Intasao, Ooi and Khiu in Genting Highlands.

She also received the Miss Skin Renew Radiant title, one of 11 subsidiary awards.

Miss Tourism Thailand Sasicha Duangket was crowned Dreamgirl of the Year International 2025/26, and also won Miss Carlo Rino Trendy and Best in Social Media.

A special award, Miss South-East Asia Tourism Ambassadress 2025/26, curated specifically for Asean delegates, was won by Miss Tourism Vietnam Tan Sanh Vy Vo.

The event was graced by Tengku Laksamana Selangor Tengku Sulaiman Shah, who praised the pageant’s role in promoting the country’s beauty and diversity ahead of Visit Malaysia 2026.

“Having attended Miss Tourism International events since the 1990s, I can confirm that this initiative has helped promote Malaysian tourism over the past 30 years.

“It has also placed Malaysia on the global pageantry map,” he said during the event at Genting International Showroom.

Deaves’ winning best national costume.

Echoing the sentiment, Miss Tourism International president Tan Sri Danny Ooi said all delegates would become ambassadors to promote Malaysia’s tourism.

“The delegates were here for 16 days and contributed significantly to publicity on social media as they shared their experiences in Malaysia,” he said.

Also present were Mahsia Media Group marketing director Charmaine Loh and OE EduGroup chairman Datuk Calvin Khiu.

Mahsia Media Group was the pageant presenter of Miss Tourism International.

The audience at the event was also treated to performances by the delegates and entertainers from Resorts World Genting’s Star Dream Cruise, adding sparkle to the vibrant celebration of beauty, culture and unity.