People are traveling boldly during the post-pandemic travel rebound, taking multiple trips in 2023 and demonstrating a growing desire for authentic experiences in an increasingly globalized and connected world. It’s why the theme of the 2023 Global Rescue Photo and Video Contest is Travel Boldly.
“Before the pandemic, people were more content with traditional tourist activities,” said Michael Holmes, Global Rescue’s head of marketing. “Cruising the Seine River in Paris, skiing in the Rockies or the Alps, or even soaking up the sun in Aruba, were usually go-to vacation activities. But now, activities that were not on most tourists’ radar are increasingly competing with traditional tourism pursuits.”
Global Rescue is celebrating the travel rebound through the spirit and strength of the images of travelers in a post-pandemic world. More than $50,000.00 in prizes will be distributed to the winners.
Complete information is available here (https://www.globalrescue.com/
The Global Rescue 2023 Photo and Video Contest is open to all through November 10, 2023. There are five categories available to enter. A winner will be selected for each category as well as a grand prize winner:
- Urban Exploration – A photo showcasing how you spend time in a city.
- On The Edge – Images of a traveler living life to the fullest, taking part in an activity or experience that is, perhaps, slightly outside of their comfort zone.
- Family – Photos showing family coming together through travel and the sense of togetherness, shared memories, and the willingness to navigate new adventures as a unit.
- Bleisure – Travel images that combine business and leisure which create a more well-rounded and enjoyable travel experience by blending work and leisure seamlessly.
- Video – Unveil the spirit of Traveling Boldly through captivating video content that vividly portrays world exploration in all of its forms.
Entries accepted until 11:59 PM (EST) November 10, 2023. Winners will be announced by November 30th.
Global Rescue 2023 Photo and Video Contest judges include:
- Alessandra Amodio, is an American fine art photographer based in New York City where she is Digital Photo Editor at Travel + Leisure. She has worked at Departures Magazine, Newsweek Magazine, The Knot World Wide (XO Group) and Kate Ryan Inc.
- Mark Edward Harris, a photographer who has visited and photographed in more than 100 countries. His work has appeared in Vanity Fair, LIFE, Time, Newsweek, Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic Traveler, Forbes, AFAR, Vogue Brazil, Elle Canada, Esquire Japan, Harper’s Bazaar, Italian GQ, Marie Claire, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The London Times Travel Magazine and The Los Angeles Times Sunday Magazine.
- Anna Haines, is an award-winning photographer and freelance writer whose work has appeared in numerous publications, including Forbes, Vogue, Insider, AFAR, Lonely Planet, Buzzfeed, Refinery29, TRAVEL+LEISURE, and Eater. She is a graduate of the International Center of Photography’s Visual Journalism program and notable photography clients have included Alain Ducasse and the Rockefeller Foundation.
- Geoffrey Morrison, is a travel writer and photographer whose work has appeared in CNET, Wirecutter, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and Forbes.
- Chelsea Bakos-Kallgren, Global Rescue’s graphic designer. Previous to her work at Global Rescue, her design talents shaped the brands of Simon Pearce, CBRE Group, National Park Service, Shire Digital and Cloudbank Inc. She’s won numerous awards for design: print, digital and best in show.
