TheUnited Nations World Tourism Organization(UNWTO) has announced its list ofBest Tourism Villages 2023. The accolade recognizes villages that are leading in nurturing rural areas and preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions. In its third edition, 54 villages from...
1.4 billion people traveled internationally in 2024 as tourism returns to pre-pandemic highs - "France was the world’s most-visited nation in 2024, with 100 million tourists, according to figures recently released by the country’s tourism board. Spain made a strong showing with 98 million tou...
Dhordo, in theRann of Kutch salt desert, is this year’s selected village in India. The UNWTO noted that while Dhordo faced significant damage from a 2001 earthquake, the town has been able to grow and rebuild thanks to a thoughtful tourism strategy. Highlights in Europe Europe’s selection...