On July 20, the press conference of the Xiangyang Competition of the 2018 Miss Tourism World was held. The registration channels of Xiangyang Competition have been opened. Competitors could register by means of Wechat, telephone, etc. or at officially designated registration points or selection sites of the competition.

Miss Tourism World is one of the three top international beauty contests recognized globally. It has been held for nine consecutive years since it entered China in 2009.