The Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism Network organized another session of its Village Talks series on 30 April 2026, bringing together inspiring rural destinations and tourism experts to explore an increasingly important question: how can tourism help regenerate natural sites rather than simply protect them? As tourism continues to grow across rural destinations worldwide,…
Perched along a ridge overlooking the Sibillini Mountains, San Ginesio has for centuries embodied a unique dialogue between architecture and community life. Here, ancient walls are not merely defensive structures, but repositories of shared memory. Its piazzas are not simply public spaces, but places of encounter, celebration, and collective identity. That is why, when the…
In the vast, shimmering landscape of Gujarat’s Great Rann of Kutch, the village of Dhordo has emerged as a powerful example of how heritage, community resilience and responsible tourism can together create a destination of global significance. In 2023, Dhordo received the distinguished recognition of Best Tourism Village from the United Nations World Tourism Organization—an…