A new national photo competition in the field of tourism and hospitality is being launched with the aim of creating a tradition. The aim of Tourism is Our Passion is for people working in tourism to capture the experience of service, creation and service - with a camera or even a mobile phone - and share these memories with the public.
For those who work or have worked in it, their jobs have changed radically, many are showing signs of fatigue, and some are close to giving up their profession or business. Give back their passion! Let us recall the beauty of our profession!
The photos in the photo competition give you a behind-the-scenes look at our profession, telling you what and how a service, a beautiful cocktail or a delicious main course that makes guests happy is created. The pictures give outsiders a glimpse into the special world of hotels, restaurants and catering.
The mission of the photo competition is to raise awareness of the situation, joys and challenges of people working in tourism and hospitality. It is also to help build community within the sector and to showcase or, if necessary, give back to workers their enthusiasm for their profession.
The theme of this year's competition is „Change”, to celebrate and commemorate an extraordinary period in the sector most affected by the pandemic. The past year has been as full of difficulties and hopelessness as it has been of solidarity and support. We want to see these moments - the change, the humour, the heroism and the silence - in the photos submitted to the competition. The organisers hope to continue the Tourism is our Passion Photo Award as a European competition next year.
The winning images will be on display in seven simultaneous exhibitions across the country, giving a behind-the-scenes look at our profession, while helping us to remember and envision the future.
Categories:
- Memories of 2020
- Tourism heroes
- A momentary smile
- No guests (silence)
Judging and voting: entries will be judged by a professional jury and the grand prize will be awarded to the winner of the public vote. The top three winners in each category, chosen by the jury and the public, will be presented at the exhibition.
Jury members: Péter Baki (president, Association of Hungarian Photographers), Pál Nánási (photographer), István Pesti (chef, Platán, Tata), Zoltán Varró (designer), Ágnes Vágó (editor-in-chief, turizmusonline.hu), István Nagy-Szász (CPI Hotels).
Who can apply: hoteliers, caterers, external colleagues, tourism professionals and those who use their services.
To register: Free of charge. Entries made with a mobile phone or camera can be uploaded electronically to tourismisourpassion.com website. Only the entrant's own work of art can be entered. A maximum of 10 photos may be submitted by an entrant, regardless of category. Each photo should be accompanied by a short caption. Technical parameters for uploaded images: JPG format, aspect ratio: 1:1 or 4:3, resolution: minimum 7 Mpixel, file size: maximum 16 MB.
Application period: 10 February 2021 - 10 March 2021.
From announcement of results Expected on 30 March 2021.
Prizes for the photo competition include: a MIELE cordless vacuum cleaner, METRO Gourmet package, CEWE Prize Coupon, annual pass to Mai Manó House and hotel vouchers. For more information, visit to our site! Our key partners are Miele Professional and JAB, and our sponsors are METRO and CEWE.
National exhibition opening: April 2021 (exact date pending changes to restrictions)
Charity auction: At the end of the exhibition, organised in seven locations across the country, the winning entries will be auctioned off for charity. When uploading their images, entrants can choose which of the three following charities to donate the proceeds to: Veni Vidi Vici Foundation, Bátor Tábor Foundation, Blue Bird Foundation.
If you have any further questions about the application, please contact. photo@tourismisourpassion.com to your email address!
