SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 1, 2012) - Viator.com, the leading resource for more than 9,000 tours and activities in over 150 countries, has launched a global casting call to find four passionate travelers with a knack for capturing their passion on film. Winners will have the opportunity to film and star in travel videos featuring some of the world's most amazing and iconic travel hot spots -- truly the globetrotting adventure of a lifetime.
Viator's "Win Your Dream Travel Job" Contest will give four finalists, paired in teams of two, the chance to travel and shoot video for Viator as part of the company's ongoing effort to create the world's largest video library of tours and things to do in popular destinations worldwide. One team will film destinations in North America, the other in Europe, with both visiting approximately 20 cities in 60 days to document top local attractions, tours and things to do. Viator will provide each finalist with professional video equipment and cover the cost of round-trip airfare to and from their destination; along with up to $15,000 per person to cover additional travel expenses including accommodations, local transportation and meals.
Once each team returns, both will submit "Wrap-up" videos to Viator's Facebook page. The video receiving the most votes from Facebook users will earn the winning team a grand prize of $10,000.
"This contest is as good as it gets for those who love to travel and have an eye for shooting video," said Ms. Barrie Seidenberg, president and CEO of Viator, Inc. "But this is also a great opportunity for Viator as it will enable us to give our customers even more insider access to a real traveler's first-hand experiences with a new destination, new activity or new culture. Seeing with your own eyes what your personal experience might be like before you book is an invaluable travel planning tool."
To enter the "Win Your Dream Travel Job" Contest, contestants must create a unique one-to-three minute video that demonstrates their filmmaking talents and love for travel, and cover specific topics such as top travel tips or a memorable travel experience. No experience is required, other than insatiable wanderlust. Videos must be submitted to Facebook.com/ViatorTours no later than April 25, 2012. The 10 contestants whose video entry receives the most Facebook votes will be guaranteed an opportunity to interview with the Viator team. Contestants can enter multiple videos but each must be unique. The judging panel, which includes three-time MTV VMA award winner Jeff Clark, executive producer for Viator, will meet with semifinalists on a rolling basis with one finalist being selected every two weeks beginning March 15, 2012.
To be eligible, contestants must be 18 years of age or older as of Jan. 1, 2012 and possess a valid government-issued Passport. Contestants should refer to the full details of the contest and the official contest rules before entering.
Contest updates and chronicles of the winners' journeys will be posted regularly to the Viator Travel Blog as well as Viator's Facebook and Twitter pages, and www.winyourdreamtraveljob.com.
About Viator
Viator® is the world's leading online resource for travel experiences, providing access to more than 9,000 tours, attractions and activities in 800-plus destinations in more than 150 countries. Viator -- the Latin word for traveler -- offers a one-stop shop to plan, research and book trip activities via its Web and mobile platforms with resources such as more than 300,000 traveler reviews, ratings and photos, suggested itineraries and the Viator Travel Blog. Viator's in-house travel experts hand-pick trusted local operators to ensure quality, value and service, all backed by a low-price guarantee. Viator sells its products through Viator.com, the Viator Tours and Activities App for iPhone, the Viator Ultimate Experience Guide for iPad, ten local language sites in Asia, Europe and Latin America and more than 2,000 affiliated sites that include major hotel chains and airlines, online travel agencies, city-specific sites and more. Viator is a privately held company, with lead investment from The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms. Founded in 1995, Viator is headquartered in San Francisco with regional offices in Sydney, London and Las Vegas.