Let’s reflect on the remarkable women who have been the driving force behind the success and vibrancy of our Best Tourism Villages across the globe. Their stories exemplify resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to community development. Dongbaek, Republic of Korea: Women lead at the Village Mill, promoting camellia products and services, enhancing tourism experiences,…
In an exciting and enlightening session hosted by the BTV Network, we recently presented a thought-provoking Tech Talk titled “AI-Powered Solutions for Rural Tourism”. This virtual event held in two languages brought together stakeholders from our vibrant network of villages to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in the tourism sector. Led by the…
In a notable development, the Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism initiated a series of Online Informative Sessions in February. A total of six sessions were conducted in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic. The informative outreach garnered significant interest, drawing in 117 participants from our Member States. During these sessions, the dedicated team members systematically…
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…
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…