The Miss World Organization has officially appointed EndemolShine India as the producers for the upcoming 71st Miss World Festival. "Getting the production mandate for Miss World 2024 is a testament to our leadership and excellence in large-scale event production," Rishi Negi, Group COO – Banijay Asia & EndemolShine India, said. "This opportunity allows us to bring our expertise to one of the most celebrated global events, right here in India.” Elsewhere in the Banijay footprint, Miss France was produced, by the company of the same name, for TF1, where it was the second most viewed unscripted show in the country last year."
Scheduled to take place between 18th February and 9th March, 2024, the festival will be hosted across several spectacular venues, including the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The series of events will kick off with "The Opening Ceremony" and "India Welcomes the World Gala" on 20th February, hosted by the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) at the stunning Hotel Ashok in New Delhi. The festival will culminate with the dazzling 71st Miss World global finale at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on 9th March. “It’s an honor to be associated with one of the most prestigious global events," Mumbai Karan Sethi, Founder and Director of Adsplash Media said. "We look forward to working closely with the Miss World Organization to unlock value for our brands and customers.”
The move marks a significant milestone as the prestigious event returns to India after 28 years, promising a grand celebration of female achievement and women's empowerment. Branding, sponsorships, and media buying for the festival will be managed by Adsplash Media Pvt Ltd.. Chairman and CEO of the Miss World Organization, Ms. Julia Evelyn Morley CBE. "Returning to India, a country that I adore, and inviting 120 National winners to experience the beauty of this nation is a tremendous honour. We will be bringing the world to India and showcasing India to the world," Morley said.
The 71st Miss World Festival will feature various competitions and charitable initiatives, emphasizing the qualities that make these young women ambassadors of change. Each contestant will have their own media channel on the MissWorld.com platform, allowing them to showcase why they should advance to the Top 20 finalists.“I’m delighted that my efforts to bring the 71st Miss World to India has been made a reality by the brilliant Miss World team," Mr. Jamil Saidi of Vikas Lifecare, Strategic Partner MW said. "Miss World and Endemol are ideal event partners and will help showcase our country’s beauty to the whole world.”
The key competitions and milestones during the festival comprises: "World Top Designer Award & Miss World Top Model-Mumbai," "Miss World Sport Challenge – New Delhi," "Miss World Talent Final- Mumbai," "Multi Media Challenge- Mumbai," "Head To Head Challenge Final– The Summit Room Bharat Mandapam – New Delhi" on 23 February, "Continental Beauty With A Purpose Challenge- Plenary Hall Bharat Mandapam – New Delhi" on 21st February, "Miss World Red Carpet Special Jio World Convention Centre. Mumbai" and "71st Miss World Final Global Telecast Live 7:30-10:30 Saturday March 9th - Jio World Convention Centre."