HOSPITALITY
Films showcasing accommodation experiences and the people, places and ideas that define hospitality in all its forms.
Hotel – Films focused on hotels, their guest experience, services, identity or brand.
Resort – Stories highlighting resort destinations, integrated leisure experiences and premium hospitality.
Boutique Hotel – Films featuring independent, design-led or character-driven hotels with a distinctive identity.
Camping & Glamping – Productions centred on camping, glamping and nature-based accommodation experiences.
Hostel – Films about hostels and social, affordable or community-oriented hospitality.
Others (i. e. vacation rentals) – Any accommodation concept not covered above, including vacation rentals, serviced apartments, lodges, guesthouses and other hospitality models.
GASTRONOMY
Films celebrating food, drink and culinary culture through the people, places and experiences that bring hospitality to the table.
Restaurant – Films focused on restaurants, their cuisine, atmosphere, team or dining experience.
Haute Cuisine – Stories showcasing fine dining, culinary excellence, innovation and world-class gastronomy.
Bar –Films highlighting bars, cocktail culture, wine, spirits and social gathering spaces.
Coffe Shop – Productions centred on cafés, specialty coffee culture and informal hospitality experiences.
Càtering – Films featuring catering services, event gastronomy and large-scale culinary operations.
EXPERIENCE $ WELLNESS
Films showcasing the services, experiences and human connections that enrich hospitality beyond accommodation and dining.
Wellness – Films focused on wellbeing, health, mindfulness and holistic guest experiences.
Spa – Stories highlighting spa facilities, relaxation, therapeutic treatments and self-care.
Guest Experience – Films celebrating exceptional service, personalised attention and memorable guest journeys.
Leisure – Productions centred on recreational activities, entertainment and lifestyle experiences linked to hospitality.
Others (e.g. concierge services) – Any hospitality experience not covered above, including concierge services, personal assistance and other guest-focused offerings.
TRAVEL MOBILITY & HOSPITALITY
Films exploring how hospitality extends beyond destinations, showcasing the services, experiences and innovations that make every journey more comfortable, seamless and memorable.
Creuers – Films showcasing cruise ships, onboard experiences, destinations and life at sea.
Ferries – Stories highlighting ferry travel, passenger services and maritime connections.
Rail– ilms featuring rail travel, from high-speed services to luxury train experiences, with a focus on comfort and hospitality.
Coach and Bus Travel – Productions centred on coach and bus services, highlighting passenger comfort, connectivity and travel experiences by road.
Car Rental and Mobility Services – Films showcasing car rental, car sharing and mobility solutions that enhance the travel experience.
Airline Hospitality – Stories focused on passenger experience, onboard service, airport lounges and hospitality in air travel.
Hospitality on board – Productions highlighting accommodation, dining, entertainment and guest services delivered during the journey, regardless of the mode of transport.
Others – Any travel mobility or transport-related hospitality concept not covered above.
SUSTAINABILITY WITH PURPOSE
Films highlighting initiatives that create a positive environmental, social and cultural impact while shaping the future of hospitality.
Responsible Hospitality – PFilms showcasing sustainable practices, responsible management and environmentally conscious hospitality.
Social Impact– Stories demonstrating how hospitality can generate positive change for people, inclusion and society.
Community – Productions celebrating collaboration with local communities, cultural heritage and shared value creation.
MICE & BUSINESS HOSPITALITY
Films showcasing the spaces, services and experiences that bring people together for business, networking and professional events.
Meetings – Films focused on business meetings, corporate gatherings and executive hospitality.
Incentive Travel – Stories highlighting incentive trips designed to reward, motivate and inspire teams or partners.
Congress – Productions centred on conferences, conventions and large-scale professional gatherings.
Event – Films showcasing corporate events, product launches, celebrations and business-related experiences.
Others – Any MICE or business hospitality concept not covered above, including exhibitions, trade fairs, business lounges and other professional hospitality services.
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
Films exploring the technologies, ideas and digital solutions transforming the future of hospitality and guest experiences.
PMS (Property Management Systems) – Films showcasing technologies that optimise hotel operations, reservations and property management.
Mobile Check-in – Stories highlighting digital check-in, contactless services and seamless guest arrival experiences.
AI (Artificial Intelligence) – Productions exploring how artificial intelligence enhances hospitality, personalisation and operational efficiency.
Robotics – Films featuring robotic solutions that support guest services, operations and hospitality innovation.
IoT (Internet of Things) – Stories showcasing connected technologies that create smarter, more efficient hospitality environments.
Revenue management – Films focused on technologies and strategies that optimise pricing, demand forecasting and business performance.
Rules & Terms
The legal terms of CHECK-IN – Interanational Hospitality Film Festival are available in Catalan, Spanish and English.
The fourth edition of CHECK-IN – International Hospitality Film Festival will take place in Menorca (Spain) on April 29-30, 2027.
This festival is organized by Terres Landscape & Travel Communication, SL.
1.- FESTIVAL REGISTRATIONS, COMPETITION AND SECTIONS
CHECK-IN – International Hospitality Film Festival in has 1 competition: TOURISM SERVICES. Submissions must not exceed 10 ‘in length and must revolve around the following categories: Hospitality; Gastronomy; Experience & Wellness; Travel Mobility & Hospitality; Sustainability with purpose; MICE & Business Hospitality; Technology and Innovation, with the definitions and the subcategories detailed above.
2. YEAR OF PRODUCTION
All films or campaigns entered in the festival must have been produced after January 1, 2024.
3. ORIGINAL VERSIONS AND LANGUAGES
The Festival accepts entries in any language. However, all the films submitted must have subtitles in English, Catalan or Spanish.
4. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION
All registrations must be registered before January 31, 2027 at 24.00 (CET).Totes les inscripcions s’hauran de formalitzar abans del 31 de gener de 2027 a les 24.00 h (CET).
5.- FORMATS AND DELIVERY
To formalize the registration, for each of the registered films it is required:
Proof of payment of the registration fee via bank transfer or Paypal (
contact@terres.info) or in the account ES88 0081 0132 1600 0137 9339 (BANC SABADELL).Complete registration form on the festival’s intranet stating:
Production title
Director
Producer
Year of production
Duration
Synopsis
3 screenshots of the film
MP4 of the submitted film (Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080; Video Codec: H264; Audio Codec: AAC)
6.- REGISTRATION FEESAND PAYMENT DATA
Cancellations are not allowed. The entry fee payment will be made in euros by bank transfer to the following account:
ES88 0081 0132 1600 0137 9339 (BANC SABADELL)
Owner: Terres Landscape & Travel Communication, SL
Address: C/ Holanda, núm. 16, 2n 1a / 43870 AMPOSTA (SPAIN)
Or by Paypal: contact@terres.info
The financial fees for the transfer will be borne by the transferor.
Movies up to 10 ‘in length:
Until December 31, 2026: €0
From January 1, 2027, until January 31, 2027: 50€ (+ VAT)
CHECK-IN – International Hospitality Film Festival will accept movie entries from the FilmFreeway platform. These registrations must comply with the specific requirements of this platform as well as with the requirements of Terres in all matters relating to formats, submissions and registration fees.
7. RIGHTS OF USE
By submitting a film to the CHECK-IN – International Hospitality Film Festival, the participant ensures that they hold the ownership of all the rights inherent to the registration and the access to these materials during the festival period. The registration guarantees that the rights of use held by the authors, copyright owners and other agents involved in the production of the registered film, with the exception of the rights safeguarded by the companies holding the exhibition rights, were acquired in a legitimate manner and the festival reserves the right to use them, not being impeded by copyright or other rights of third parties, whatever they may be.
When a participant registers a film transferred to the festival, the rights to use the registration, specifically the right to exhibit the film in public, follow it in its entirety or in part, or distribute it totally or partially in promotional actions. This also applies to photographs / images supplied to the festival. All the permissions of use before related are valid internationally.
8. AWARDS
An international jury will analyze the registered films and issue a verdict on those that will become part of the Official Competition. The winners of the different prizes per categories and special prizes will be announced on April 30, 2027.
8.B. CIFFT RANKING LIST – WORLD’S BEST TOURISM FILMS
CHECK-IN – International Hospitality Film Festival is an associate member of the International Committee of Tourist Film Festivals – CIFFT.
The CIFFT is a circuit that brings together the Best Tourism Film Festivals in the World on four continents and is the most prestigious awards and recognition initiative in the field of Travel Video Marketing.
