25. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assemblywhat will happen this week Samarkand (Uzbekistan), He published the list of the 54 most beautiful cities in the world.
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This is the Best Tourism Villages 2023 initiative and is an award that recognizes the world’s leading towns. care for rural areas and preservation of landscapes, cultural diversity, local values and culinary traditions.
“Tourism can be a powerful force for strengthening local communities and distributing benefits across regions,” UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said in a statement. says.
And he adds: “This initiative (in its third edition) Recognizes towns that benefit from tourism as a catalyst for development and prosperity“.
Best Tourism Villages 2023 is an initiative launched in 2021 and is part of the UNWTO Tourism for Rural Development Programme.
“The program will promote development and inclusion in rural areas, combat population decline, Promoting innovation and integration of value chains through tourism and promoting sustainable practices“explains the organization.
Towns are evaluated and selected in different key areas such as cultural and natural resources, promotion and protection of cultural resources, economic sustainability, social sustainability and environmental sustainability, among others. Among 260 candidates from more than 60 countries.
Colombia became known for two towns: Zapatoca (Santander) and Filandia (Quindío). Deputy Minister of Tourism Arturo Bravo, representing the Colombian people, received his awards at the ceremony held in Samarkand (Uzbekistan).
“Three Colombian towns that applied to this competition with the support of the Deputy Minister of Tourism, They will be defined as outstanding examples of rural tourism destinations at the international level.“said Deputy Minister of Tourism Arturo Bravo.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism will nominate Colombian destinations for this competition. Last May it launched a call inviting the country’s municipal units to promote rural tourism destinations.
taken in total 38 applications were evaluated by the technical committee of the Deputy Ministry of TourismIn the end, he selected the 8 nominated towns and accompanied them.
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Municipalities had to demonstrate their values and actions towards rural tourism in their applications. In the case of Zapatoca, hiking experiences are highlighted by natural and archaeological attractions such as Nitro Cave and Lengerke Trail, as well as Pauche crafts and other landmarks. Colombian craft art.
Filandia Municipality explained its position in detail in its application. strategic, architecture, handicrafts, specialty coffees, beautiful views, The warmth of its inhabitants and its wide range of cultural and natural attractions have become pillars of its identity and strengthen the communities’ sense of belonging.
The third town that was nominated but not selected for the awards was the town of Iza in Boyacá. According to Mincomercio, the town participated in the Upgrade program, which was part of the competition and provided technical support. Regions that didn’t win so that they could eventually win in other editions.
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To Become the Best Tourism Village of 2023, Zapatoca and Filandia will have access to a space to share experience and good practices, learning and opportunities with more than 100 member destinations worldwide, where they will receive contributions from public and private sector experts and partners committed to promoting tourism as a tourism tool. development. rural.
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