Top Awards
The International Grand Prix went to “Falling for Autumn,” a promotional video by Switzerland Tourism. It is the latest episode in Switzerland Tourism's series featuring Roger Federer, now joined by Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen. The campaign also received the Gold Award in the Tourism Destination Countries Category.
Along with the winners in the Tourism Destinations Countries Category were the Montenegro National Tourism Organisation (Montenegro) with a Gold Award, and the Slovenian Tourism Board (Slovenia) and Tourism Uzbekistan (Uzbekistan) with Silver Awards.
In the Regions Category, the winners were the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia), which secured two Gold Awards. Higashikishu Regional Organization (Japan), Kochi Tourism (India), and the Municipalities of Campo de Gibraltar (Spain) were honored with Silver Awards.
The Cities Category awarded Gold Awards to videos from Sakai (Japan) and Oleiros Municipality (Portugal), while Wisła City (Poland), Chiayi City Government (Taiwan), Zagreb Tourism Board (Croatia), and Gois Municipality (Portugal) received Silver Awards.
In the Tourism Products category, Turismo Rias Baixas - Deputación De Pontevedra (Spain), Aaron Nathanson (Japan), and the Slovenian Tourism Board (Slovenia) received Gold Awards, whereas Viana Festas (Portugal) and Promperu (Peru) were recognized with Silver Awards.
Finally, in the Tourism Services category, Hilton Kyoto (Japan) and Nuri (Portugal) were awarded Gold Awards, while PORTUGALNTN, Lda (Portugal), Amami Islands Council (Japan), and Iberostar Beachfront Resorts (Spain) received Silver Awards.
The production "Chill Chiayi City", by the Chiayi City Government (Taiwan) was honored with the Grand Prix in the Asian Competition.
Festival Highlights
Beyond the awards, the festival featured a diverse program of film screenings, masterclasses, and immersive cultural experiences. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in discussions on the evolving landscape of tourism filmmaking and exchange ideas with industry leaders.
As a member of the International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals (CIFFT) since 2021, JWTFF provides a prestigious stage for filmmakers to gain international acclaim. Each year, the festival attracts submissions from filmmakers worldwide, reinforcing its reputation as a key event in the global tourism film industry.
This edition marks the first stage of the CIFFT Circuit 2025, the global competition for tourism films that rewards the World’s Best Tourism Films of the Year. To check the JWTFF’s winners classified for the CIFFT Rankings, please visit www.cifft.com
About CIFFT
The International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals (CIFFT), an Affiliate Member of UN Tourism, 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). Find out more at www.cifft.com
Contacts:
Carolina Fontana fontana@cifft.com
Hugo Marcos marcos@cifft.com
