Madrid, July 13, 2023.
With a prize pool of 2,300 euros, anyone who loves travel and is fond of photography or the generation of audiovisual content can participate. The deadline for submitting works is from July 15 to September 15, 2023, and the theme of the contest is “Tourism for a better planet”
In order to raise awareness and promote sustainable tourism, and as part of the activities to celebrate its 60th anniversary, the Spanish association dedicated to associative tourism ATF Turisferr, has just launched a photography and micro-short film contest under the slogan “Tourism for a better planet.” Winners will be chosen in two phases. In the first, the works presented will receive the votes of the public through the ATF Turisferr Facebook page, thus selecting the finalists. Subsequently, the jury will award the prizes, choosing the winners from among them. For the selection of winners, the jury will take into account both the artistic quality of the works and the ability to communicate the values and principles of sustainable tourism, being able to base both on the “reporting” of harmful practices for society and the environment, such as showing or transmitting positive experiences of sustainable tourism, understanding as such one that, in addition to being pleasant and enriching on a personal level for the tourist, contributes to the improvement of the planet through the promotion of coexistence and cultural diversity, respect for people, preservation of the environment, and the generation of economic prosperity in the communities receiving tourism. Two modalities and 4,500 euros in prizes divided into 2,300 euros for the public in general and 2,200 for its associates. The works will be sent by email to the address marketing@turisferr.com following the specifications indicated in the contest rules. Regarding the prizes, the following categories have been established: • Micro-short film , with a minimum duration of 45 seconds and a maximum of 1 minute: first prize, endowed with 1,500 euros; and second prize, 1,000 euros. • Photography: first prize of 800 euros, second of 500 euros, third of 400 euros and fourth of 300 euros. not associated with ATF Turisferr. In the case of associates, they will also be able to opt for additional prizes, and any interested person can join. The amount of the prizes will be exchanged for the tourist product chosen by each winner, and can be enjoyed during the year 2023 or throughout 2024 The contest rules can be found at https://www.turisferr.com/zona-socios/noticias/lanzamos-el-concurso-especial-60-aniversario-de-fotografia-y-microcortos-turismo-para-un- better-planet/Who is ATF Turisferr The Railway Tourism Association (ATF Turisferr), which was born as an associative tourism initiative, celebrates its 60th anniversary. It currently has more than 30,000 members and beneficiaries, and its mission is to offer this group quality tourist and leisure services, offering all kinds of trips at very advantageous conditions thanks to its character and social vocation. It does not have lucrative objectives and seeks above all to provide a service that facilitates access to social and sustainable tourism as a way of improving people’s quality of life. With railway origins, the evolution of the Association has allowed it to be open to all audiences today. More information at www.turisferr.com
Contact Contact name: ATF Turisferr Contact description: ATF Turisferr Contact telephone number: 91 468 44 78