Adithya Weliwatte crowned ‘Queen of International Tourism 2025’
If you’ve been anywhere near the pageant world’s buzzing corner of the internet this week, you’ve probably already seen it: the photos, the crown, and that radiant Sri Lankan smile lighting up the stage in the Philippines. Adithya Weliwatte, now officially Miss Tourism Universe 2025 with the title (Queen of International Tourism), didn’t just win a title; she’s planted her country’s flag firmly on the global stage.
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The woman herself put it best in her own words. “This isn’t just a win for me, this is a victory for my country,” she shared in a heartfelt post that’s been making the rounds. You could almost hear the lump in her throat through the screen.
Representing Sri Lanka internationally wasn’t just a beauty queen bucket-list item for Adithya – it was, as she says, “both a dream and a deep calling.” Now, with that glittering crown on her head, she’s not treating it like a sparkly accessory. To her, it’s a responsibility. “I wear it with love, gratitude, and a deep sense of purpose,” she wrote, dedicating her win to her people and “everyone I hope to inspire around the world.”
That authenticity is exactly what makes this win feel bigger than just a pageant headline. Sure, pageants are about poise, performance, and yes, gowns that deserve their zip codes. But at their best, they’re also about the stories – and Adithya’s story is laced with grit. She didn’t shy away from crediting her supporters, saying, “To those who stood by me through the toughest moments, your support carried me. Your belief in me gave me strength.”
The Queen of International Tourism 2025 crown may have been placed on her head in the Philippines, but you can tell her heart is still firmly back home. She’s promising to “continue to serve with heart” and to make Sri Lanka proud in everything she does. And something about the way she said, “This is just the beginning,” makes you believe her.
