Dusseldorf Award-Winning Tourism Film Now Available Online
Thursday, 11 Apr, 2010
0
New 7-minute film about Düsseldorf wins third prize at ITB International Film Festival in Berlin and is now available in 9 languages on YouTube.
Düsseldorf a winner in the ninth International Film Festival at this year’s ITB. The city’s image film entitled “Come Closer” won third prize in the category “City Tourism” and is now available on YouTube in nine languages (English, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish).
The film introduces and promotes the Rhine River city to both leisure and business travelers, as well as the travel press and industry. It showcases the city’s favorite sights and attractions, including many international events and festivals, historic and modern architecture, and world-renowned art and art venues.
Düsseldorf city and airport have long been destinations for international business travelers but the city is also rapidly becoming a destination for leisure travel. Düsseldorf ranks #1 in Germany and #6 on a list of global cities in terms of quality of life.
Dr. Eva-Maria Illigen-Guenther, Director of Düsseldorf’s Tourism Board, says, “City tourism is gaining importance in the travel industry, and Düsseldorf is a shining example of a city that is becoming a new leisure destination for travelers from all over the world. The film is a great way to present our city to an even wider tourism audience.”
To see “Come Closer,” visit www.youtube.com/visitdusseldorf
Valere Tjolle
Valere
Have your say Cancel reply
Most Read
TRAINING & COMPETITION
EU airports bring back 100ml liquid rule
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Gatwick braces for strike
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’