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Another 20 villages were chosen to join the Upgrade Programme.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Best Tourism Villages initiative not only recognizes the remarkable achievements of these villages but also highlights the transformative power of tourism<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cTourism is a vital tool for inclusion, empowering rural communities to protect and value their rich cultural heritage while driving sustainable development,\u201d said UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili. \u201cThe Best Tourism Villages initiative not only recognizes the remarkable achievements of these villages but also highlights the transformative power of tourism. By leveraging their unique assets, these communities can foster economic growth, promote local traditions, and enhance the quality of life for their residents. We celebrate the villages that have embraced tourism as a pathway to empowerment and community well-being, demonstrating that sustainable practices can lead to a brighter future for all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism initiative was launched in 2021 to advance tourism\u2019s role in rural areas, preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions. The Best Tourism Villages (BTV) Network grows every year, and with the announcement of its 75 new members, 254 villages are now part of the largest community of rural destinations in the world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Uniting Rural Destinations for Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Best Tourism Villages initiative is part of the UN Tourism for Rural Development Programme. The Programme works to foster development and inclusion in rural areas, combat depopulation, advance innovation and value chain integration through tourism, and encourage sustainable practices.<\/p>\n<p>As in previous editions, the villages were evaluated under nine key areas:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cultural and Natural Resources<\/li>\n<li>Promotion and Conservation of Cultural Resources<\/li>\n<li>Economic Sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Social Sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Tourism Development and Value Chain Integration<\/li>\n<li>Governance and Prioritization of Tourism<\/li>\n<li>Infrastructure and Connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Health, Safety, and Security<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The initiative comprises three pillars:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism<\/strong>: Recognizes outstanding rural tourism destinations with accredited cultural and natural assets, a commitment to preserving community-based values, and a clear commitment to innovation and sustainability across economic, social, and environmental dimensions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism Upgrade Programme<\/strong>: Supports villages on their journey to meet recognition criteria, helping them improve in areas identified as weakness during evaluation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Best Tourism Villages Network<\/strong>: A space for exchanging experiences and good practices, learning, and opportunities among its members, and it is open to contributions from experts and public and private sector partners engaged in the promotion of tourism as a driver for rural development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The 55 Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism 2024 are (in alphabetical order):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abo Noghta Castles &amp; Historic Tabab, Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n<li>Abu Ghosoun, Egypt<\/li>\n<li>A\u00ednsa, Spain<\/li>\n<li>Amagi, Japan<\/li>\n<li>Anogeia, Greece<\/li>\n<li>Azheke, China<\/li>\n<li>Bo Suak, Thailand<\/li>\n<li>Capul\u00e1lpam de M\u00e9ndez, Mexico<\/li>\n<li>Caviahue-Copahue, Argentina<\/li>\n<li>Cuatro Ci\u00e9negas de Carranza, Mexico<\/li>\n<li>El Tambo, Ecuador<\/li>\n<li>El Valle de Ant\u00f3n, Panama<\/li>\n<li>Esfahak, Islamic Republic of Iran<\/li>\n<li>Gaiman, Argentina<\/li>\n<li>Gharb Suhayl, Egypt<\/li>\n<li>Grand Baie, Mauritius<\/li>\n<li>Guanyang, China<\/li>\n<li>Huancaya, Peru<\/li>\n<li>Jard\u00edn, Colombia<\/li>\n<li>Jatiluwih, Indonesia<\/li>\n<li>Kalopanagiotis, Cyprus<\/li>\n<li>Leymebamba, Peru<\/li>\n<li>Mindo, Ecuador<\/li>\n<li>Mura, Spain<\/li>\n<li>Nishikawa, Japan<\/li>\n<li>\u00d3bidos, Portugal<\/li>\n<li>Ormana, T\u00fcrkiye<\/li>\n<li>Palizada, Mexico<\/li>\n<li>Pissouri, Cyprus<\/li>\n<li>Portobelo, Panama<\/li>\n<li>Pueblo de Maras, Peru<\/li>\n<li>Quinua, Peru<\/li>\n<li>Ralco, Chile<\/li>\n<li>Roches Noires, Mauritius<\/li>\n<li>Romoos, Switzerland<\/li>\n<li>Ruboni, Uganda<\/li>\n<li>San Casciano dei Bagni, Italy<\/li>\n<li>San Juan del Obispo, Guatemala<\/li>\n<li>San Rafael de la Laguna, Ecuador<\/li>\n<li>Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal<\/li>\n<li>Shibadong, China<\/li>\n<li>Sibayo, Peru<\/li>\n<li>Spl\u00fcgen, Switzerland<\/li>\n<li>St. Johann in Tirol, Austria<\/li>\n<li>Taoping, China<\/li>\n<li>Tra Que Vegetable Village, Viet Nam<\/li>\n<li>Trevelin, Argentina<\/li>\n<li>Uaxact\u00fan, Guatemala<\/li>\n<li>Urych, Ukraine<\/li>\n<li>Villa Tulumba, Argentina<\/li>\n<li>Vorokhta, Ukraine<\/li>\n<li>Wukirsari, Indonesia<\/li>\n<li>Xiaogang, China<\/li>\n<li>Xitou, China<\/li>\n<li>Yandunjiao, Chin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Fast Track to Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year seven villages from the Best Tourism Villages Upgrade Programme have achieved recognition as Best Tourism Villages. Through the Upgrade Programme villages received mentorship to improve their lowest-scored areas of evaluation and were able to apply through a fast-track process and qualify for Best Tourism Village recognition.<\/p>\n<p>These outstanding villages include Capul\u00e1lpam de M\u00e9ndez (Mexico), Grand Baie (Mauritius), Kalopanagiotis (Cyprus), Pissouri (Cyprus), Ruboni (Uganda), Bo Suak (Thailand), and Trevelin (Argentina).<\/p>\n<p>The 20 villages selected to participate in the Upgrade Programme this year are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Breb, Romania<\/li>\n<li>Campo Ram\u00f3n, Argentina<\/li>\n<li>Cap Malheureux, Mauritius<\/li>\n<li>Cascas, Peru<\/li>\n<li>Choshuenco, Chile<\/li>\n<li>Dhudmaras, India<\/li>\n<li>Lens, Switzerland<\/li>\n<li>Malalcahuello, Chile<\/li>\n<li>Mexcaltit\u00e1n de Uribe, Mexico<\/li>\n<li>Mittelberg, Austria<\/li>\n<li>Pals, Spain<\/li>\n<li>Piedades Sur, Costa Rica<\/li>\n<li>Polovragi, Romania<\/li>\n<li>San Juan Bautista, Chile<\/li>\n<li>Santa Catarina Palop\u00f3, Guatemala<\/li>\n<li>Seonhakdong, Republic of Korea<\/li>\n<li>Shirayama, Japan<\/li>\n<li>St. Leonhard in Pitztal, Austria<\/li>\n<li>Yamakoshi, Japan<\/li>\n<li>Y\u00f6r\u00fck, T\u00fcrkiye<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The call for submissions for the fifth edition will take place in early 2025, opening a new opportunity for rural destinations to share their inspiring initiatives and get global recognition as rural development champions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related links:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #b86300;\"><a style=\"color: #b86300;\" href=\"http:\/\/pre-webunwto.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/s3fs-public\/2024-11\/241115-un-tourism-announces-best-tourism-villages-2024-55-rural-communities-shaping-the-future-of-sustainable-travel-en_0.pdf?VersionId=Ohl_OqsDRrMsrec.qYfO4Oad9dvox52k\">Download the News Release on PDF<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #b86300;\"><a style=\"color: #b86300;\" href=\"http:\/\/pre-webunwto.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/s3fs-public\/2024-11\/btv-2024-booklet.pdf?VersionId=mn3VBPdinn3Hl3xrbnU117R1PFU0AI5U\">Best Tourism Villages 2024 Edition: Recognized Villages Booklet<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #b86300;\"><a style=\"color: #b86300;\" href=\"https:\/\/tourism-villages.unwto.org\/en\/\">Best Tourism Villages website<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #b86300;\"><a style=\"color: #b86300;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unwto.org\/rural-tourism\">Rural Tourism<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Caviahue-Copahue in Argentina to Tra Que Vegetable Village in Viet Nam, discover the 55 new Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism. 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