UN Tourism Affiliate Member CIFFT Appoints M.Z.I. Dalton Zahir as Ambassador for Asia
The International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals (CIFFT), an affiliate member of UN Tourism, announced the official appointment of Mohammad Zahirul Islam (Dalton Zahir) as the CIFFT Ambassador for Asia.
This milestone appointment marks a proud moment of international achievement for Bangladesh, bringing the nation’s name to the forefront of global travel and media leadership. This is a major achievement for Bangladesh. In this strategic capacity, Mr. Zahir will represent CIFFT and the world-renowned World Tourism Film Awards across the Asian region, driving innovation in tourism promotion and fostering international collaboration.
As CIFFT Ambassador for Asia, Mr. Zahir’s core responsibilities include:
Promoting CIFFT’s Mission: Advancing international initiatives and awareness of the World Tourism Film Awards across Asia.
Building Strategic Networks: Engaging national and regional tourism boards, public institutions, production companies, creative agencies, and private sector partners interested in destination branding through audiovisual media.
Supporting Creators & Destination Brands: Advising potential participants on submitting promotional video content and tourism films to the global CIFFT Circuit.
Elevating Asian Media Production: Encouraging excellence in travel video marketing and strengthening international recognition for Asian travel films.
Regional Point of Contact: Acting as the primary liaison between CIFFT headquarters in Vienna and Asian partners seeking collaboration.
“Mr. Zahir’s appointment reflects CIFFT’s commitment to strengthening its presence in Asia and fostering closer cooperation with organizations and professionals who contribute to destination promotion through high-quality video storytelling,” stated Mr. Alexander V. Kammel, CIFFT Director.
With over 25 years of expertise across hospitality, tourism, and multinational corporate sectors, Mohammad Zahirul Islam (Dalton Zahir) is a celebrated industry leader, author, and media innovator who has consistently championed “Beautiful Bangladesh” and South Asian tourism on global platforms.