UNWTO has launched the world’s largest digital hub for communities focused on rural tourism. The “TourismConnectsRural” platform will strengthen collaboration between top tourism villages through the UNWTO network, connecting around 200 rural destinations in every region of the world.
Strengthening village connections
TourismConnectsRural is designed to facilitate internal communication, allowing villages to exchange experiences and ideas, and participate in masterclasses focused on growing tourism as a driver of rural development. The main features of the platform include:
Experience exchange: Villages can share their unique experiences, ideas and best practices through the platform, or work together on specific topics to create a dynamic knowledge ecosystem.
Masterclasses: A comprehensive bank of masterclasses will enable villages to improve their sustainable tourism skills and practices.
Interactive Communication: The platform enables real-time interaction, allowing villagers to engage in meaningful conversations, ask questions and collaborate effortlessly.
Event Hub: Villages can showcase their events and stay informed about special occasions, fostering a sense of community through the exchange of information.
Zorista Urosevic, Executive Director of UNWTO, said: “UNWTO empowers rural communities by providing them with a digital space where they can converse, collaborate and learn collectively and contribute to the sustainable development of their regions. Communities in our network of best tourist villages now benefit from an unprecedented experience. access to a space where they can communicate, share and learn from their counterparts around the world.
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