Valencia Welcomes the World Tourism Film Awards 2023

At the event, the most acclaimed campaigns and videos of the year will receive the coveted awards of the World's Best Tourism Film.

Valencia, Spain – November 7, 2023 – The city of Valencia, Spain, will host the 35th edition of the World Tourism Film Awards. Set to take place on the 22^nd of November at the Auditorium Mar Rojo in Oceanogràfic València, this event will be a celebration of the very best in global tourism videos and advertisements in 2023.

The World Tourism Film Awards will bring to the city figureheads from the Tourism and Audiovisual industries to receive the prestigious title of the "World’s Best Tourism Films of the Year" in five thematic categories, including City, Region, and Country Promotion, Tourism Products, and Tourism Services.

"We are very pleased that the organizers of the World Tourism Film Awards have once again chosen Valencia for the presentation of their prestigious awards. It provides an opportunity for marketing and tourism promotion professionals to visit our city and get to know first-hand the important work we are doing in this area, which is allowing us to position ourselves as a cutting-edge destination", said Paula Llobet, Valencia City Councillor for Tourism.

The winners will be celebrated at the Oceanogràfic València

This edition marks the third consecutive year that Valencia hosts the World Tourism Film Awards. With its rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and an unwavering commitment to innovation in both tourism and audiovisual, Valencia stands as the ideal backdrop for this exceptional event.

“The World Tourism Film Awards is a platform that not only celebrates innovation in tourism communication but also inspires the industry to reach new heights. We are thrilled to be in Valencia, a city known for its boundless enthusiasm for both tourism and filmmaking, to recognize the World's Best Tourism Films.”, said Alexander V. Kammel, CIFFT Director.

To reach the title of World's Best Tourism Film, over 3,000 promotional videos from approximately 50 countries participated in the CIFFT Circuit 2023, a unique competition that brings together corporate and tourism film festivals around the world to award the best audiovisual productions in the tourism industry.

World's Best Tourism Film trophies

In the previous year, the World Tourism Film Awards showcased the immense talent in tourism video production. Among the winners were videos from Business Iceland, Qatar Tourism, Tourism Australia, as well as Spanish productions from the Catalan Tourist Board, Madrid Destino, Turismo Andalucía, and Visit Valencia, among others.

Organized by the International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals (CIFFT), Visit Valencia, and the Region of Valencia, this event has established itself as the premier platform for recognizing excellence in the field of tourism video production. This year's edition also counts with the support of Oceanogràfic València and the Primus Hotel.

About CIFFT:

The International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals (CIFFT), an affiliate member of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is a globally recognized platform dedicated to promoting excellence in tourism-related audiovisual content. The CIFFT Circuit aims to celebrate the creativity and effectiveness of tourism campaigns, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange within the industry. The competition is endorsed by the European Travel Commission (ETC), Central America Tourism Agency (CATA), Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Skal International, and counts on the support of the Tourism and Society Think Tank (TSTT).

About Visit Valencia

VISIT VALENCIA is a non-profit foundation, in which Valencia’s City Council, the Chamber of Commerce, Feria Valencia and the Valencian Business Confederation participate, along with most of the local companies in the tourism sector. Its objective is the strategic management and promotion of the city of Valencia in the tourism field, with a professional and transversal approach that combines public and private interest. Since its creation in 1991, the Foundation has contributed to the tourist evolution of the city, favouring employment, tourism development and the increase in economic impact; factors that have had a direct impact on the wellbeing of Valencian society.