The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FTCCI) Tourism Committee has introduced two creative contests to promote Hyderabad and Telangana’s tourism potential. Marking World Tourism Day, the initiatives were announced during a press meet and stakeholder interaction at FTCCI, Red Hills.

The first contest, Hyderabad Junction Jewels, a Photo Contest, encourages citizens to capture Hyderabad’s vibrant traffic junction attractions from iconic installations like the Pearl near Charminar to statues, fountains, and beautification projects that reflect the city’s culture.

The second, Weekend Getaways of Hyderabad, a Reel Contest, invites travellers and storytellers to showcase hidden gems within a 150 km radius of Hyderabad. These short reels aim to highlight lakes, heritage sites, trekking trails, cultural hubs, resorts, and local food streets, positioning Hyderabad as a hub for family outings and cultural escapes.

Alongside the contests, a citizen pledge titled “I Pledge to Promote Telangana Tourism, My State, My Pride!” was administered to foster pride, respect, and responsibility toward the state’s heritage and attractions.

Speaking at the launch, FTCCI President R. Ravi Kumar said, “Hyderabad is not just a historic city; it is a modern hub with vibrant attractions. These contests will encourage citizens to rediscover and showcase our city’s beauty.”

Mr. Srinivas Garimella, Vice President of FTCCI, added, “Every traffic island and every weekend getaway tells a story. With this contest, we hope to capture those stories through the lens of our citizens.”

Both contests are open to all age groups, with no entry fee and unlimited submissions allowed. The last date for entries is November 15, 2025. Winners will be announced and felicitated on November 22, 2025, observed as Father of Tourism Day. Cash prizes range from ₹10,000 to ₹5,000, along with consolation prizes. Winning entries may be featured in exhibitions, coffee table books, calendars, and across FTCCI’s social media platforms.

The contests are organised in association with partners such as GHMC, Telangana Tourism Department, Creatorverse Studio, Hotels and Restaurants Association of Telangana State (HRATS), Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), and SKAL International Hyderabad (confirmation awaited).

Mr. Ravi Prabhu, FTCCI Tourism Committee Member and a global traveller, said, “We aim to highlight both the iconic and the hidden gems of Hyderabad and Telangana. Through photography and reels, we want to make tourism more participatory and people-driven.”

Dr. Mani Pavitra, Founder of Creatorverse Studio, supporting the reel contest, noted, “Short-form video is today’s most powerful storytelling medium. This initiative will empower travellers to spotlight hidden weekend gems and inspire new explorations.”

With these initiatives, FTCCI Tourism Committee aims to strengthen Telangana’s identity as a dynamic, people-driven tourism destination.