New York, USA – May 21, 2026 — Tourism content was once again at the forefront of audiovisual excellence at the Storytellers Gala, the virtual event that presented the winners of the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards. Among the awarded entries were 18 tourism videos participating in the CIFFT Circuit, the global competition that defines the World's Best Tourism Films of the Year.
Five productions were distinguished with Gold Awards: "Beautiful Autumn" by Switzerland Tourism (Switzerland), "The Swedish Prescription" by Visit Sweden (Sweden), "Alive in Green" by Tourism Center of Portugal (Portugal), "The Big Trend" by Ofelia de Souza, presented by Tourism Porto & North of Portugal (Portugal), and "Bees and Friends: Hotels for truly every need" by Switzerland Tourism (Switzerland).
Four entries earned Silver Awards: "Infinite" by the Association of Municipalities of the Campo de Gibraltar (Spain), "The Country of Beauty" by ProColombia (Colombia), "Rías Baixas: your goal, your destination" by Turismo Rías Baixas – Deputación de Pontevedra (Spain), and "Waiting for the Game | UEFA Women's EURO 2025" by Switzerland Tourism (Switzerland).
The Bronze Awards were presented to three promotional videos: "All roads lead to Kaunas" by Kaunas IN Film office (Lithuania), "Swiss Sounds by Thylacine" by Switzerland Tourism (Switzerland), and "The Island" by Bensaude Hotels (Portugal).
A diverse group of entries were also recognized as Finalists, including "Morocco – Kingdom of Football" by the Moroccan National Tourist Office (Morocco), "Think You Know Spain? Think Again" by Tourspain (Spain), "Catalonia, The best gastronomy in the world" by the Catalan Tourism Board (Spain), "SWISS Senses special edition" by Swiss International Air Lines (Switzerland), "CAMERA… SHOOT!!!" by Historic Villages of Portugal (Portugal), and "Whispers of Wisdom" by the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan (Uzbekistan).
The New York Festivals TV & Film Awards, with over six decades of history, celebrates content across all platforms and genres. These achievements highlight the continued growth and creative strength of tourism in global advertising.
Since 1990, the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards have been a member of the International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals (CIFFT) and part of the CIFFT Circuit. The tourism winners at the festival also earned a spot in the CIFFT Rankings, bringing them closer to the title of World's Best Tourism Film, awarded annually by CIFFT.
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
