Hyderabad, Jan 01: The Tourism Committee of the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) has announced a first-of-its-kind Tourism Reel / Shorts Making Bootcamp, aimed at transforming everyday travellers into impactful digital storytellers. The high-energy, hands-on workshop will be held on January 17, 2026, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, at CreatorWerse, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.

An extension of the ongoing FTCCI Weekend Tourism Reel Contest, the bootcamp is designed to boost participation and elevate the quality of tourism-focused digital content promoting weekend destinations around Hyderabad. Participants will receive in-house training followed by an outdoor, hands-on shoot across three locations on January 24, 2026, offering real-world content creation experience.

Organised in partnership with CreatorWerse – India’s First Content Factory, the workshop will focus on crafting high-impact, viral tourism reels using simple tools and smartphone-based techniques. With access to 52 state-of-the-art Story Rooms, CreatorWerse provides an immersive learning environment featuring professional lighting, curated backdrops, and creator-friendly tools.

The bootcamp will be led by Dr. Mani Pavitra, Orthodontist-turned-Finance Mentor, ISB alumnus, serial entrepreneur, social activist, and Founder of CreatorWerse. Known for his expertise in digital storytelling, Dr. Pavitra will guide participants through the art of reel creation—covering storytelling hooks, emotional engagement, pacing, platform algorithms, shooting techniques, editing basics, and content optimisation for maximum reach.

The workshop is open to travel enthusiasts, solo travellers, backpackers, resort owners, homestay hosts, tour operators, travel businesses, vloggers, and tourism stakeholders, as well as beginners eager to explore content creation. Participants will learn how to plan, script, shoot, edit, and publish reels using just a smartphone.

The Tourism Reel / Shorts Making Bootcamp is offered at a nominal fee of ₹500 per participant, with registrations accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The workshop is limited to 50 participants only. Attendees will also gain an advantage in the FTCCI Weekend Tourism Reel Contest, which offers cash prizes worth ₹50,000.