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,…
Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism Network – Village Talks: Voices from the Ground 31 August 2026 | 13:00–14:30 CEST The second session of the Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism Network’s Village Talks series – Voices from the Ground – was held on 31 August 2026, under the theme “Partnerships in Action: Different Pathways…
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…
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…
There are places that quietly leave a mark on you, not because they try to impress, but because they remain deeply, unapologetically themselves. For me, Krupa na Vrbasu was always one of those places. Nestled along the emerald waters of the Vrbas River, just outside Banja Luka in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Krupa na Vrbasu has…
Rural tourism in Argentina has undergone a profound transformation. In the early 20th century, it was oriented towards a public that visited large estancias, where rural life was almost a staged experience. Over time, this perspective evolved: it became clear that tourism in rural environments can diversify local economies, strengthen community identity, and enhance the…
The latest list of Best Tourism Villages has been announced. In this fifth edition, 52 villages from all regions – Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East – received the recognition, selected from over 270 applications from 65 UN Tourism Member States. Another 20 villages have joined the Upgrade Programme, with all 72…
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…