The virtual finale of Miss Tourism International 2021/22 was held tonight i.e. 19th December 2021 where Jessy Silana Wongsodiharjo of Indonesia was crowned the new queen. The finale was broadcasted live on the official social media of the organization at 10:30 PM (MYT).

Along with the title crown, Nigeria’s Toluwalope Olarewaju was crowned as Miss Tourism Global 2021/2022. 23-year-old model and graduate of Marketing from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) emerged 2nd runner-up at the Baip 2021 Nigeria Finals. Born into a family of 6, Toluwalope hails from Osun State, a South-west region of Nigeria. She is a serial entrepreneur and advocate for early childhood care and education.

After winning the title, the diva took to her social media to share, “This win is for my late Dad, Engr. Abimbola Olarewaju. He was my number one fan and one of his wishes was to see me go international. I never thought that dream would come true but here we are!!! Daddy, I am Miss Tourism Global!! I made you proud!”

Olarewaju was selected as the best candidate to promote global awareness in areas such as culture, tourism, historical heritage, preservation of the environment and world peace among others by the national organization. She also called on Nigerians for financial support in any capacity and help her dream of becoming the first Nigerian and delegate from west Africa to ever win the prestigious title. Even though she could not achieve the big title, she definitely made the country proud by being among the Top 5 winners of the competition.

Also, at the finale Araceli Dominguez of Paraguay was awarded Dreamgirls of the Year crown while Keinth Jesen Petrasanta of Philippines was awarded Miss Southeast Asia Tourism Ambassador title. How Zo Ee of Malaysia was awarded Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International award while Miss Tourism Metropolitan title was won by Hoang Thi Huong Ly of Vietnam. Last, but not the least, Lily Anni Sofia Korpela of Finland was awarded Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International.