And that is why we decided to run a video competition titled ‘Why I Love to Travel’ in conjunction with the Web In Travel conference that just finished. If you wanted to win some great travel prizes, we wanted to witness some effort.
In this age of social media, text is not enough. Photos are better, but also not enough. What we’re going to have to get used to is making quick and snappy videos, for literacy today is all about moving images and multi-media.
I’ve created many videos, of course nothing overly elaborate. However, even for the simplest video, which combines some moving images, flashing photos and music in the background can easily take-up several hours. Besides getting the videos, photos and music together, you have to edit the content, convert it to a .mov file (or the likes) and then upload it. It all takes time and effort.
Yet this is a vital skill for today’s tech-savvy generation, who are able to quickly compose a video straight from their iPhone. I’m still trying to get a grip on that.
Thus, all the more praise for all our winners in this year’s ‘Why I Love to Travel’ competition. For I know how much work they put into creating these little gems.
And here they are:
… as voted by the fans:
> 1st prize: Giancarlo Damiani
A three-day/ two-night Hmong Hilltribe Experience at Lanjia Lodge, Chiang Rai, Thailand
> 2nd prize: Saw Siew Phaik
A two-night stay in a Deluxe Pool Villa for 2 at Aria Luxury Villas & Spa, Bali, Indonesia
> 3rd prize: Vanessa Plagata
A two-night stay in a Deluxe Sea View Villa for 2 at The Vijitt Resort, Phuket, Thailand
… as voted by the judges:
> 1st prize: Saw Siew Phaik
The Fairmont Penthouse Experience For Two, The Fairmont Singapore
> 2nd prize: Vanessa Plagata
Two return air tickets to either New Delhi or Mumbai from Kuala Lumpur with AirAsia X
> 3rd prize: Syed Bilal
A two-night stay for 2 at Paradise Koh Yao Boutique Resort & Spa, Phuket, Thailand
… and best comments:
> 1st prize: Joy Quion
A two-night stay in a Deluxe Room for 2 at The Datai, Langkawi, Malaysia
> 2nd prize: Arepeace Trosor
A three-night stay in a Standard Suite Villa for 2 at The Montra Hotel, Samui, Thailand
> 3rd prize: Chris Bucko
A two-night stay in an Ocean View Room for 2 at Holiday Inn, Pattaya, Thailand
Photo credit (Big journey): www.istockphoto.com
… the joy of travel will never disappear.
Talk about joy, one of our contestants will be using her trip for her honeymoon. She was over the moon when she found out she won.
And to all the winners out there, enjoy your travels. And post some pictures on the Web In Travel FB page when you’re back.
Featured image credit (Young woman photographer): Ockra/iStock
