European Committee of the Regions and UN Tourism Unveil Study on Rural Tourism and Development in Europe

The report emphasizes the critical role of cooperation between these two organizations in bridging local and global efforts towards shared objectives. It showcases the potential of rural tourism to contribute to the resilience of regional and local communities, addressing challenges such as depopulation, inequality and limited access to basic services. Vasco Alves Cordeiro, President of…

Unlocking the Potential of AI for Rural Tourism: Insights from the BTV Network Tech Talk

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…

Informative sessions organised for Best Tourism Villages 2024 application process

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…