Indonesia’s dedication to rural tourism received special attention at the 37th UN Tourism Joint Commission for East Asia and the Pacific (CAP) and South Asia (CSA), held in Jakarta recently. During the event, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili took the opportunity to felicitate Indonesia’s two recognised villages under the Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism…
The inaugural session of Village Talks – Voices from the Ground opened a rich conversation on the evolving relationship between cultural heritage and rural tourism. With powerful examples from our Best Tourism Villages in Japan, Portugal, and Mauritius, the discussion explored how communities are actively preserving traditions while welcoming visitors into their cultural landscapes. The…
Peru will harness the power of UN Tourism’s data analysis and management tools to support growth and opportunity in rural destinations. The Latin American country has become the first in the world to adhere to a customised version of UN Tourism’s Self-Assessment Tool to Assist Rural Destinations (STAR). This step aligns with national efforts to…
5 February 2025: UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its prestigious Best Tourism Villages initiative. This initiative marks a continued commitment to advancing rural tourism as a catalyst for sustainable development and inclusion, while celebrating the rich tapestry of cultural and natural heritage, community values, and sustainable practices that make these…
Sehwa REPUBLIC OF KOREASehwaREPUBLIC OF KOREASehwa REPUBLIC OF KOREA SEHWA REPUBLIC OF KOREA 2023 Contact Sehwa, east of Jeju Island, South Korea Sehwa village has shown their resilience in the face of adversity by overcoming economic crises following the decline of its signature primary industries. In recent years income from the village’s major crop, carrots,…