The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023. The accolade recognizes villages that are leading the way in nurturing rural areas and preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions. In this third edition 54 villages from all regions were selected from almost 260 applications. A further 20…
The vibrant community of Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO, recently played host to an engaging MASTERCLASS, a session that delved deep into the intricacies of collaborating with specialized tour operators. Titled “Let’s talk business! Working with Specialized Tour Operators,” the masterclass offered a platform for learning, sharing, and upskilling in the realm of rural tourism.…
Buckle up for an exciting adventure! The Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO Network recently played host to a Masterclass – ‘Funding for Sustainable Infrastructure’. 🌍🌞 Titled ‘Find it! Design it! Pitch for it!’, this masterclass had two star speakers: Paras Loomba, Founder of Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE), dropped knowledge bombs during the English session, while…
In a groundbreaking webinar, the spotlight was cast on the inaugural report titled ‘Tourism and Rural Development: A Policy Perspective – Results of the UNWTO Survey on Tourism for Rural Development to Member States’. This session offered a one-of-a-kind global perspective, featuring distinguished speakers who represented the captivating landscapes of Indonesia and the picturesque charm…
Let’s dive into some of the highlights and key takeaways from the recent webinar on “Tourism in Rural Areas: Key Successful Strategies by their Main Players”. The webinar covered a wide range of topics related to rural tourism and its potential for driving sustainable development. UNWTO’s First Tourism for Rural Development Survey The webinar discussed…
Get ready to embark on a global journey of rural enchantment! Our mission to unveil the extraordinary marvels of rural tourism has been met with sheer excitement. We’ve been swept off our feet by a staggering influx of 260 applications hailing from over 60 countries, all vying for a spot in the much-awaited third edition…
📢 #BestTourismVillages by UNWTO Network has taken rural tourism to the next level with its recent Masterclass, ‘Go Rural on Social Media! Tips and Tricks.’ 🌄📱 This masterclass was all about equipping our charming Best Tourism Villages with the superpowers of social media! 🦸♂️🦸♀️ In two dynamic sessions, one in English and the other in…
UNWTO has launched a new report to determine the status of rural tourism in its Member States and identify the main challenges and opportunities of tourism as a driver for rural development from a policy perspective. “Tourism and Rural Development: A Policy Perspective – Results of the UNWTO Survey on Tourism for Rural Development to…
UNWTO HOSTS EXECUTIVE TRAINING ON TOURISM FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN MIDDLE EAST As part of work on tourism for rural development, UNWTO has concluded its first Executive Training for the Middle East Programme. Under the theme ‘Tourism for Rural Development: A Practical Approach to Strategy and Product Development‘, the three-day session was held at the…
UNWTO has opened applications for the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Tourism can make a real difference for rural communities, delivering jobs, supporting businesses and celebrating and protecting traditions Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO was launched in 2021 as part of the Organization’s work to make tourism a driver of rural development…