The UNWTO’s Tourism for Rural Development Programme recently organized a workshop, titled “Reimagine Rural,” at the UN Youth Cafe in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Held at the UNWTO premises, the event brought together over 70 young minds to explore innovative ways of advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through tourism in a Saudi-inspired countryside. During the…
In a concerted effort to disseminate crucial insights, the Tourism Market Intelligence and Competitiveness Department (TMIC) recently organized a Spanish-language webinar to present the findings of the Member States Survey Results report. This illuminating session, with representatives from Peru and Ecuador, marked a continuation of the dialogue initiated earlier in an English-language webinar conducted in…
The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO Network recently played host to a riveting Masterclass – “Adventure Travel Prospects for Rural! Tips and Tricks!” The virtual gathering unfolded a trove of insights aimed at enriching the experiences and opportunities for rural destinations. Gergana Nikolova took center stage, bringing a wealth of expertise as the Regional Director…
THÁI HẢIVIET NAMTHÁI HẢIVIET NAMTHÁI HẢIVIET NAM THÁI HẢI VIET NAM 2022 Contact Thái Hải – Thai Nguyen- VIET NAMthaihai.vn Preserving ecological houses on stilts The UNESCO cultural heritage village covers 20 hectares of green forest area, with more than 30 traditional houses-on stilts. The Tay community of 4 generations is preserving the traditional culture, including…
XIAJIANGCHINAXIAJIANGCHINAXIAJIANGCHINA XIAJIANG CHINA 2023 Contact Xiajiang,CHINA Nestled in the heart of Feng Shu Ling Town, Chun An County, Zhejiang Province, China, Xiajiang is no ordinary place. With an illustrious history spanning over eight centuries, this charming village is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with tourism as its driving force. Xiajiang Village’s foremost commitment is to safeguard…
ZHAGANACHINAZHAGANACHINAZHAGANACHINA ZHAGANA CHINA 2023 Contact Zhagana,CHINA Zhagana Village, nestled in the heart of China’s Gansu Province, is situated amidst stunning glacial landforms. It is renowned for its pristine environment, characterised by ancient glacial relics and a wealth of plant resources. The village is nestled within a landscape boasting ice ditches, U-shaped valleys, sheepback rocks, whaleback…
MorcoteSWITZERLANDMorcoteSWITZERLANDMorcoteSWITZERLAND MORCOTE SWITZERLAND 2023 Contact Morcote, Ticino, Lugano, Switzerland.visitmorcote.ch/benvenuti Morcote, steeped in a historical narrative stretching across millions of years, has garnered UNESCO recognition for its diverse heritage, from dinosaurs to Neanderthals and beyond. Serving as a pivotal North-South hub for over a millennium, Morcote’s unique regulations, like the “Display Obligation Law,” have solidified its…
DashourEGYPTDashourEgyptDashourEGYPT DASHOUR EGYPT 2023 Contact Dahshour, Giza, Egypt Dashour village presents a traditional lifestyle where the livelihoods are based on crops and livestock farming. The rich natural and cultural heritage has remained largely hidden; however, the village has many key features which are attracting more and more tourists. Dashour has lush rural landscapes, seasonal marshland…
Mosan REPUBLIC OF KOREAMosan REPUBLIC OF KOREAMosan REPUBLIC OF KOREA MOSAN REPUBLIC OF KOREA 2023 Contact Mosan, Dogok-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea The old village of Mosan, with its history and culture is striving to build a sustainable community. The village’s cultural resources have helped to transform the village into a tourist destination. Mosan village…
SentobUZBEKISTANSentobUZBEKISTANSentobUZBEKISTAN SENTOB UZBEKISTAN 2023 Contact Sentob, Nurota, Uzbekistan. Sentob is situated near the Aydarkol reservoir. The village is surrounded by natural parks, high mountains, and the Fazilman Lake, located 1650 meters above sea level. There are 701 households with a total of 2,024 residents living in the village. The village has developed tourism sustainably with…