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,…
For Plateliai, a Best Tourism Village recognized in 2025, in Lithuania, and Bled, recognized in 2025 as a Best Tourism Village in Slovenia, the connection began with nature. Both villages are shaped by iconic lakes, surrounded by protected landscapes and united by the belief that tourism should preserve local identity while creating opportunities for local…
Telling the Story of Ecuador Through Food How gastronomy, biodiversity, and rural communities are shaping a more sustainable future for tourism. Introduction My vision has always been simple: to tell the story of Ecuador through its food. As a chef, I have never seen gastronomy as simply what happens in a restaurant. Food is one…
Following the Taste Trail Home There is a particular hour on a Friday morning when the fish market in Manama is at its loudest – ice being shoveled, crates dragged across wet floor, someone shouting the price of a catch that came in an hour ago. I have been going to markets like this one…
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,…
AgaeteSpainAgaeteSpainAgaeteSpain Agaete Spain 2025 Best Known For: Agriculture Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation Gastronomy Contact www.agaete.es Where Mountains Meet the Atlantic Agaete, located on the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, is a village where dramatic mountains descend to the Atlantic Ocean. Its landscapes are marked by fertile valleys, volcanic formations, and a…
AkyakaTürkiyeAkyakaTürkiyeAkyakaTürkiye Akyaka Türkiye 2025 Best Known For: Climate Change Mitigation or Adaptation Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation Economic Sustainability Contact www.ula.bel.tr Akyaka – Where Nature and Culture Embrace in Harmony Akyaka is a picturesque coastal village nestled in the Ula district of Muğla Province in southwestern Türkiye, perfectly positioned between the Gulf of Gökova and…
San Cristóbal El AltoGuatemalaSan Cristóbal El AltoGuatemalaSan Cristóbal El AltoGuatemala San Cristóbal El Alto Guatemala 2025 Best Known For: Tourism Development and Destination Management. Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation. Education & Skills Development. Contact https://turismocooperativacarmelita.com/ San Cristóbal El Alto Located five kilometers from the colonial center of La Antigua Guatemala, Aldea San Cristóbal El Alto…
AnıtlıTürkiyeAnıtlıTürkiyeAnıtlıTürkiye Anıtlı Türkiye 2025 Best Known For: Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation Climate Change Mitigation or Adaptation Tourism Development and Destination Management Contact https://goturkiyevillages.com/tr/anitli Anıtlı – Un santuario sagrado de patrimonio y naturaleza Tucked away on the legendary plateaus of Tur Abdin, Anıtlı is Southeastern Türkiye’s best-kept secret—a breathtaking blend of ancient history, vibrant culture,…
Antônio PradoBrazilAntônio PradoBrazil Antônio Prado Brazil 2025 Best Known For: Cultural Heritage Promotion and Conservation Gastronomy Social Inclusion and Empowerment Contact www.antonioprado.rs.gov.br A Living Legacy of Italian Heritage and Sustainable Innovation Founded in 1886 as the last official Italian immigration colony in Rio Grande do Sul, Antônio Prado (population: 13,045, IBGE/2022) is nestled in the…