Martín Machiñena of Uruguay wins Mister Tourism World 2022


Martín Machiñena of Uruguay was proclaimed Mister Tourism World 2022 on Saturday, February 4 at La Benue Event Center in Cabanatuan City, Philippines.

The 20-year-old model, actor, musician, athlete, and communications student from Montevideo bested over 20 other competitors to win the title. He succeeded the 2021 winner from the Dominican Republic, Jonathan Anotonio Checo.

Marcio Ting of Brazil was named first runner-up while Niwat Naknuan of Thailand finished as second runner-up. Rounding out the Top 6 finalists were Ivan Pimentel of the Dominican Republic, Manos Panarketakis of Greece, and Phung Phuoc Thinh of Vietnam.

The rest of the Top 17 semifinalists were the representatives from Canada, Cuba, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Spain, USA, and Venezuela.

This year's competition marked the 6th edition of Mister Tourism World, an international-based non-governmental organization founded in Bali, Indonesia. Its main advocacy is focused on sustainable tourism, biodiversity, and the promotion of cultural understanding among nations.

"I am grateful for all the support and love you have given me. I am proud to have represented my country and now I am going to do my best to represent this wonderful organization and build a better world," said the new Mister Tourism World.

Meet the winner:

Photos: Martín Machiñena / Instagram

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