Elizabeth Mosquera of Venezuela will crown her successor at the end of the event. It was created in Long Beach, California, USA in 1960 after the departure of the Miss Universe pageant to Miami Beach. Hosted in Long Beach until 1967, the pageant moved to Japan from 1968–1970, being hosted each year in the same city as the Expo '70. For 1971 and 1972, it was held in Long Beach again, but since that
time it has been held annually in Japan. Also called "Miss International Beauty", this pageant is not based on looks alone. Contestants are expected to serve as "Ambassadors of Peace and Beauty", showing tenderness, benevolence, friendship, beauty, intelligence, ability to take action, and, most importantly, a great international sensibility. The ultimate goal of the Miss International beauty pageant is to promote world peace, goodwill, and understanding. Colombia is the first Latin and South American country to win the Miss International title in 1960. Netherlands is the first European country to win the Miss International title in 1961. Venezuela has won a record of six Miss International titles. Four of those came in cycles of three years (1997, 2000, 2003, 2006). The country's first victory came in 1985. This also happened to the USA, three titles came in cycles of four years (1974, 1978, 1982). The Philippines and Lebanon are the only Asian countries to have won the Miss International title. The Philippines has won the title 4 times (1964, 1970, 1979, 2005) and Lebanon won the title in 2002. No African country has ever won the Miss International title. The nearest possibility came in 1996, when Tunisia placed first runner-up. By Numbers of wins:
✓ Venezuela: 6 Titles (1985, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2010)
✓ Philippines: 4 Titles (1964, 1970, 1979, 2005)
✓ Spain: 3 Titles (1977, 1990, 2008)
✓ Colombia: 3 Titles (1960, 1999, 2004)
✓ Britain/ England: 3 Titles (1969, 1972, 1986)
✓ Poland: 3 Titles (1991, 1993, 2001)
✓ Australia: 3 Titles (1962, 1981, 1992)
✓ USA: 3 Titles (1974, 1978, 1982)
✓ Mexico: 2 Titles (2007, 2009)
✓ Norway: 2 Titles (1988, 1995)
✓ Germany: 2 Titles (1965, 1989)
✓ Costa Rica: 2 Titles (1980, 1983)
✓ Lebanon: 1 Title (2002)
✓ Panama: 1 Title (1998)
✓ Portugal: 1 Title (1996)
✓ Greece: 1 Title (1994)
✓ Puerto Rico: 1 Title (1987)
✓ Guatemala: 1 Title (1984)
✓ France: 1 Title (1976)
✓ Yugoslavia: 1 Title (1975)
✓ Finland: 1 Title (1973)
✓ New Zealand: 1 Title (1971)
✓ Brazil: 1 Title (1968)
✓ Argentina: 1 Title (1967)
✓ Iceland: 1 Title (1963)
✓ Holland: 1 Title (1961)
