The Best Tourism Villages initiative, launched by U.N. Tourism, recognizes lesser-known destinations that excel in responsible tourism, preserving culture and biodiversity while enhancing local residents' quality of life.
Each of these villages not only boasts fewer than 15,000 residents but also engages in traditional practices and tourism that directly benefits their local communities, highlighting sustainability.
U.N. Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili emphasized that this initiative showcases the transformative power of tourism to elevate lesser-known locations and support their cultural identities.
Destinations like Portobelo in Panama illustrate the positive impact of tourism, as it helps fund youth programs and environmental restoration projects, promoting both heritage and sustainability.
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