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UN Tourism Recognizes 55 Villages as the Best Tourism Villages for 2024.

Awards | Dated: 21 Nov 2024

On 15th November 2024, the United Nations (UN) World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) announced the names of 55 villages including Caviahue-Copahue (Argentina), Sibayo (Peru), Xito (China), Tra Que Vegetable Village (Vietnam), among others, which were recognised as Best Tourism Villages for 2024.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- This marks the 4th edition of the Best Tourism Villages initiative, highlighting the role of rural destinations in promoting sustainable tourism, preserving cultural heritage, and contributing to community development.
- These villages were selected from over 260 applications from more than 60 UN Tourism Member states.

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) Among the 55 Best Tourism Villages for 2024, 7 villages were selected from the BTV Upgrade Programme, including Ruboni (Uganda), Bo Suak (Thailand), among others.
(ii) Additionally, 20 villages were selected to participate in the Upgrade Programme for 2024, including Dhudmaras village located in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, the only Indian village featured on the list.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, how many villages were recognized as the Best Tourism Villages for 2024 by UN Tourism?

Correct Answer: 55

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About United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)

Secretary-General : Zurab Pololikashvili
Headquarters : Madrid, Spain