FTCCI launches photo & reel contests to showcase Hyderabad Tourism
HYDERABAD: The Tourism Committee of the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FTCCI) is calling on the city’s creative minds to join two exciting initiatives: the Traffic Junction Jewels Photo Contest and the Tourism Weekend Getaways of Hyderabad Reel Contest.
The Traffic Junction Jewels Photo Contest encourages citizens to showcase Hyderabad’s vibrant intersections, where art and culture come alive through installations, fountains, sculptures, murals, and statues that transform everyday crossings into urban icons.
“Every citizen must explore their own city first, before venturing into the rest of the state, country, or the world,” said Prakash Ammanbolu, Chairman of the FTCCI Tourism Committee. “This contest helps people pause, appreciate, and celebrate the city’s everyday art that we often overlook while commuting.”
The Tourism Weekend Getaways of Hyderabad Reel Contest, designed for travellers, families, content creators, and students, invites submissions of engaging reels (up to 60 seconds) featuring destinations located within approximately 150 km of Hyderabad. These may include lakes, forts, heritage towns, trekking routes, temples, food hubs, dhabas, eco-parks, resorts, and cultural spaces.
The contests highlight lesser-known destinations. They create visibility for tourism promoters and help citizens find new leisure, cultural, and adventure experiences. Participants can gain exposure, discover unique locations, and potentially have their entries recognised in the industry. Both contests are for all age groups, have no entry fee, and allow unlimited entries. Submit entries by November 22, 2025, via email to micetourism@ftcci.in. Mention the contest name in the subject line. Winners will be felicitated on November 26, 2025, on the eve of Father of Tourism Day (Nov 22).
For the photo contest, submit JPEG images (≤10 MB) and a short write-up on the attraction’s name, location, and speciality, plus contact details. Stock or new photos are allowed, but only original, non-plagiarised entries are accepted. Minimal editing is permitted. For the reel contest, submit Instagram Reels or MP4 videos (up to 60 seconds) on destinations within 150 km of Hyderabad. Destination owners may submit their own reels, too.
Attractive cash prizes will be awarded in both contests: Rs 10,000 for first place, Rs 7,500 for second place, Rs 5,000 for third place, and five consolation prizes of Rs 1,000 each. All entries become part of the FTCCI Tourism Committee’s collection and may be featured in a photo exhibition, a Coffee Table Book, a calendar, or on FTCCI and partner social media channels with full credits.
The contests are organised with the Tourism Department, Government of Telangana, GHMC, NITHM, Telangana Police; Hyderabad City Police; and the Traffic Police. They aim to document, promote, and celebrate Hyderabad and Telangana’s tourism. A jury of photographers, filmmakers, experts, and cultural leaders will judge submissions on originality, creativity, technical quality, storytelling, and impact. FTCCI employees and Tourism Committee members are not eligible to participate.
