After conducting a fact-finding tour to scout for destinations for the 2008 Miss Universe Contest, President of the Miss Universe Organization Paula Mary Shugart, revealed that Nha Trang City in the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa could be the ideal place.

The Hoan Vu Joint –Venture Company have agreed to build a new stage with 7,500 seats, which was one of the organising board’s requirements.