Hyderabad: Telangana Tourism Secretary Smita Sabharwal has asked officials to prepare for the upcoming Miss World pageant. The goal is to showcase Telangana’s tourism and hospitality to the world.
The 72nd Miss World pageant will be hosted by Telangana Tourism from May 7 to May 31. Models from 120 countries are expected to arrive in Hyderabad on May 6 and 7. To welcome them, a heritage walk will be held at Charminar, followed by a welcome dinner at Chowmohalla Palace.
To plan these events, a team of tourism, GHMC, heritage, and police officials visited the palace to inspect the arrangements. Smita Sabharwal instructed that all preparations should reflect the Telangana Tourism brand.
About 400 guests, including photographers and international media representatives, will join the 120 contestants. The program will include photo opportunities inside the palace, live music, Sufi and Qawwali performances, and 20-minute cultural shows highlighting Telangana’s traditions.
After the cultural events, guests will enjoy a dinner featuring traditional Nizam’s cuisine and Telangana dishes. The review meeting included officials like Tourism Director Hanumanthu, Youth Services Director Dr. Vasam Venkateswar Reddy, Shilparamam Officer Kishan Rao, Setwin MD Venugopal, and representatives from the police, tourism, and GHMC.
