Five Ukrainian villages, namely Vorokhta, Zelenyi Hai, Kvasy, Olyka, and Urych, have applied to participate in a prestigious global tourism competition from the World Tourism Organization. Find out more about whether they will be able to receive the status of “Best Tourist Villages 2024”

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The State Agency for Tourism Development has applied to include five Ukrainian villages in the 2024 edition of The Best Tourism Villages network. 

Belonging to this prestigious global network provides many benefits for the development of tourism in the region, attracting travelers from all over the world, receiving mentoring support from UN Tourism and even financial assistance from foreign donors for the development of tourism in rural areas.

The Best Tourist Villages competition was launched by UN Tourism in 2021. Since then, 190 tourist villages have joined the network. There are no representatives from Ukraine on the list yet.

Villages that are leaders in rural development and preservation of landscapes, cultural diversity, local values, and culinary traditions can become members of the network.

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Details of the participation of Ukrainian villages in the UN competition The Best Tourism Villages 2024

A special commission from DART submitted 9 applications for participation in this competition. By unanimous vote of all members of the commission, five villages were selected as the most prestigious tourist destinations in Ukraine's rural areas. Let's take a closer look at the list of participants.

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1. Vorokhta is a mountain village at the foot of Hoverla. Its most popular tourist attractions are the viaduct and numerous ski resorts;

2. Zelenyi Hai is a village with a farm of the same name. After the beginning of the full-scale invasion, this place sheltered more than 300 IDPs and 1500 domestic animals that were evacuated from the area of active hostilities;

3. Kvasy is a popular mountain resort with significant reserves of mineral healing waters. The region is also known for its craft products and Hutsul skiers;

4. Olyka is an ancient village that was included in the list of historical settlements of Ukraine. It is home to 10 popular historical heritage sites, including the medieval Radziwill Castle;

5. Urych is a unique village that has become a popular tourist destination due to the preservation of authentic Boyko traditions reflected in local rituals and architecture. The medieval rock fortress of Tustan is located near the village of Urych.

The results of the competition will be announced at the end of 2024 on the official UN Tourism resources. Follow the link to watch the promotional videos of Ukrainian villages participating in the competition.

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