World Tourism Day Photo Competition 2013

World Tourism Day Photo Competition 2013

Determination Tourism Consultants is happy to announce the 2013 World Tourism Day online photo competition under the theme Tourism & WATER:Protecting our common future.

What kind of photos are we looking for?

World Tourism Day 2013 wants to shine a spotlight on the great importance of water to the tourism sector, and tourism’s role in achieving a more sustainable water future.

We are looking for pictures that capture one or several of the following aspects:

• How you enjoy with Water in Mangochi,
• How the tourism sector is implementing new ideas to decrease water consumption and pollution in its operations
• How tourism is improving access to clean freshwater and/or strengthening water management in local communities
• How you, as a tourist, are taking concrete actions towards a more sustainable water future
• How tourism is working to help the preservation of water destinations (coastal areas, lakes, rivers, etc) mainly in Mangochi
• The great diversity of water destinations around the Mangochi and their importance for tourism

Weeekly Prizes from the 1st of September to 30th September, includes:

Free accommodation at different hotels in Mangochi, A tour Trip with the media in Mangochi, Free Meals, Airtime and alot more!

*. Winning photos will be featured on www.detertourism.typepad.com and on the official Mangochi Tourism Website Deadline Deadline for participation :20th September, 2013

Deadline for voting :24th September,2013

Winners will be announced every week and grand winners during the World Tourism Day Celebrations in Mangochi. 

Specifications

*. To enter this competition every participant is required to register and obtain an electronic identification via email to tourism.mh@gmail.com or inbox Mangochi Tourism and get an identification code!

*. Photos can be in color or in black and white and must be submitted electronically after registration. *. Up to 3 photos may be submitted by each individual participant. *. Photos must be the individual work of the named participant and must not have been previously published in any printed publication. *. Photos must be submitted electronically in high resolution jpeg format (minimum 150 pixels/no more than 3MB) to our facebook page Mangochi Tourism or in the group Malawi Tourism@ Mangochi! *. All photos should be accompanied by a short description of no more than 25 words.

*VOTING IS BASED ON THE LIKES EACH PHOTO WILL ACCUMULATE WHILE SPECIAL PHOTOS WILL BE PICKED BY OUR TEAM OF JUDGES! 

check out the international competition here: World Tourism Day Photo Competition 

This competition is proudly Managed By Determination tourism Consultants

QUESTIONS ABOUT MANGOCHI FACE OF TOURISM

MANGOCHI FACE OF TOURISM CONTEST!

Q-What is required of a contestant?

contestant will be required to prove that she has knowledge of tourism and that she is well able to represent a tourism destination of high caliber like Mangochi.

Q-Do I need to have previous Tourism experience?

No, but if you do that’s awesome. The most important aspect of any entrant is her ability to learn, grow and share knowledge and information. She need not only be beautiful but informative, creative and hospitable aswel.

Q-Is the Mangochi Face of Tourism project limited only to those staying or originally from Mangochi?

No, though priority is given to these staying in and originally from Mangochi, those who are sure that will always be available when need arises and are knowledgeable about the destination, are free to contest as this will eventually contribute to the national programme.

Q-If I come to register in person, do I still have to post my photos?

Regardless of how you enter, please post the originals of your photos. If you are unable to post them, please contact Determination Tourism Consultants offices to make alternative arrangements.

Q- Can I email my photos?

Yes, you can email your photos but please also make sure that you are friends with Mangochi Tourisn_and Attractions on Facebook.  If you are unable to post them, please contact the Determination Tourism Consultants  offices to make alternative arrangements.

Q-Is there an age limit?

Yes, the Mangochi Face of Tourism Project is only open to young women between the ages of 18 and 26.

Q-What is required of the Mangochi Face of Tourism winners?

For the year of their reign, The Mangochi Face of Tourism winners will be required to be an ambassador for Tourism in Mangochi and initiatives as run by the the association and its managing partners. They will meet and engage with people from around the district and country from all walks of life. They become Green Goddesses and icons to children from across our heart beat of the warm heart. One of the 3 winners will be selected to represent Mangochi at the national Miss Tourism Malawi.

Q-Do I have to be a model?

No, this is an opportunity for any young woman between the ages of 18 and 26.

Q-Must I submit photos of myself?

Yes. 2 Postcard sized photos. (1 Full length, 1 Profile photo).

Q-Do I need to submit professional photos?

No. Please note that if you do not have professional pics there is no problem, if you become a contestant for the main event, we will do an official professional photoshoot with you.

Q-Is there a height restriction?

There is no height restriction, we believe that Ambassadors should not be judged on this element.

Can I do my interview telephonically?

No!!  personal interviews are conducted with all entrants by a panel of judges at the offices in Mangochi for now!
WE HOPE THESE QUESTIONS WILL HELP YOU DECIDE WHETHER TO CONTEST OR NOT!! 

Mangochi To Celebrate World Tourism Week and To crown Face of Tourism Queen

World Tourism Day 2013 Theme: Tourism and Water, protecting our common future

Models are ambassadors and best marketing media

As part of World Tourism Day celebrations, the Mangochi Tourism Association will crown a beauty queen whose task will be to promote tourism in the lakeside district.During the celebration to be held at Mlangeni Beach on September 25, one female motivated and passionate about travel and tourism will walk away with the Face of Tourism crown. 

“The pageant aims at creating a public figure who will work in the promotion of tourism in the district and get a chance to be a tourism ambassador for the district. She will appear in the district’s tourism promotional materials and get a chance to grace most of the events and tourism activities happening in the district, in the country and even beyond,” said Dennis Imaan, one of the organisers and a consultant with Determination Tourism Consultants.

It will be a great experience for girls who will contest and even more for the winners

World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27 worldwide. Its purpose is to raise awareness to theinternational community on the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value.“The event will consequently become annual and will grow with the years. It has been initiated by Mangochi Tourism Association and is being managed by Determination Tourism Consultants, a newly established companyaiming at promoting Mangochi Tourism and eveloping Mangochi as a leading tourism destination in the country,” explained Imaan. 

Apart from the beauty contest, other activities include traditional dances, sporting activities like beach soccer and volley ball, canoeing, swimming competitions and live music performances.For more information, visit, Determination Tourism Consultants Facebook Page or you can also add Mangochi Tourism-and Attractions on facebook and contact the admins .If interested to contest you can also contact the following:For registrations Visit Determination Tourism Consultants inside B&E Properties, or visit Iron Productions and The Tourism Office behind The DCs Office!Call: 01958234 Working hours only!or 0995460568 0888661576For More info, add Mangochi Tourism_and Attractions on Facebook!! 

ITS A NEW BEGGINING!! ITS A NEW BRAND!!

(DEDICATED TO MY LATE DAD: MR Osward Formino Imaan) who died on 17th of February, 1999!
He is a man who has made me the man I am today and he always wanted to see me excell and I dedicate this Tourism Consultancy Company to him!

DETERMINATION TOURISM CONSULTANTS

 management of Malawi Tourism @ Mangochi , Malawi Tourism Official online page and Malawi Tourism is a new Tourism Consultanvy firm aimed at promotion and marketing of Malawi as a leading  tourism destination in this part of Africa!

Contact details:

 Email: tourism.mh@gmail.com / dennis.imaan@hotmail.com

Cell: (+265) 995 460 568 / 888 661 576

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