UN Tourism has opened applications for the 2024 edition of its Best Tourism Villages initiative. Over the past three editions, UN Tourism – the new name of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) - ...

In total, 52 villages from around the globe have been crowned top travel destinations, chosen from 270 entries across 65 UN Tourism member states. Another 20 villages joined the Upgrade Programme, ...

Applications for the fourth edition of Best Tourism Villages closed on 8 May. Building on the success of past editions, this year’s initiative will again inspire communities worldwide to harness the ...

UN Tourism has announced the winners of its fifth annual Best Tourism Villages awards, recognising 52 exceptional rural destinations from around the world for their innovation, sustainability, and ...

Five Greek rural communities are vying to be included in the UN Tourism organisation's network of Best Tourism Villages, a ...

The Assyrian region of Tur Abdin in Turkey, homeland of the Assyrian people, is among the most breathtaking places on Earth. It forms part of the ancient land of Beth Nahrain (Mesopotamia), the cradle ...

Perched above the Guadiana River in Portugal, Mértola has always maintained a lifestyle that bucks the trend. In 2025, this discreet guardian of the Alentejo region joined the very exclusive circle of ...