Representatives from the Organising Board of the Miss Universe Pageant has recently made a fact-finding tour of Vietnam to explore the country’s possibility as host of the event in 2008.

In a press interview after the tour, chairwoman of the Organising Board Paula Mary Shugart said Vietnam is a promising contender for the 2008 event. She said she was impressed by Vietnam’s beautiful landscape and human hospitality, which are important criteria for the panel to select the venue.