The power of visual storytelling to highlight tourism as a force for good is celebrated with the 2023 edition of the UNWTO Tourism Video Competition.
Member States from all regions were invited to submit their videos for consideration and judged by a panel of top media professionals based on how well they communicated the positive impact of tourism.
The competition was divided into two categories.
Tourism and the Decade of Action
For this category, entries are judged on how well they show how the tourism sector is improving Agenda of sustainable development until 2030. through references to one or more of the 17 global goals.
Exceptional stories about sustainable tourism
Here, Member States are asked for outstanding examples that show the human face of tourism and clearly demonstrate the positive social impact the sector can provide to communities and individuals.
The winners were announced during the UNWTO General Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Winners 2023.
A decade of action:
Africa: Gambia - Welcome to Gambia
America: Panama – Panamá vive por más
Asia and the Pacific: Filipini – tourist heroes of Palawan
Middle East: Oman – experience Oman
Europe: Gruzija - Stumari
Extraordinary stories:
Africa: Kenija – Magical Kenya
America: Panama – Panamá vive por más
Asia and the Pacific: Filipini – tourist hero of Zamboanga City
Middle East: Egypt – Visit Esna
Europe: Switzerland – My journey through Swisstainable – Ivano Künzli
Cover photo: Spencer Davis / Unsplash
Source: UNWTO
