Krupa at Vrbas Among Best Tourism Villages in 2023
The accolade recognizes rural destinations that are embracing tourism as a driver of development and new opportunities for jobs and income, while preserving and promoting community-based values and products. The initiative also recognizes villages for their commitment to innovation and sustainability in all its aspects – economic, social and environmental – and a focus on developing tourism in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
A total of 136 villages were put forward for consideration by 57 UNWTO Member States (each Member State could nominate a maximum of three villages) for the 2022 edition. From these, 32 were recognized as Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO. A further 20 villages are enter in the Upgrade Programme. All 52 villages will also become part of the UNWTO Best Tourism Villages Global Network. The Network provides a number of benefits including onsite and online training, sharing of good practices and international brand recognition and awareness.
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