INVITATION FOR NOMINATIONS: WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION (UNWTO) BEST TOURISM VILLAGES 2023

INTRODUCTION

Nominations for the UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) Best Tourism Villages recognition programme are now open for its third edition in 2023. This programme aims to identify and recognise rural tourism destinations that reflect various aspects of sustainability, in alignment with the UN Agenda 2030 framework and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY

Nominations are open to rural tourism destinations that meet the following requirements:

  • A population not exceeding 15,000 residents.

  • Located in an area that prioritises traditional activities such as agriculture, forestry, livestock, or fisheries.

  • Possesses shared community values and lifestyle.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Nominations will be evaluated based on 9 core areas:

  1. Cultural and Natural Resources

  2. Promotion and Conservation of Cultural Resources

  3. Economic Sustainability

  4. Social Sustainability

  5. Environmental Sustainability

  6. Tourism Potential & Development and Value Chain Integration

  7. Governance & Prioritization of Tourism

  8. Infrastructure & Connectivity

  9. Health, Safety & Security

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants must submit the Application Form and Nomination Documents via email to multidpl@motac.gov.my before 31 May 2023.

For further inquiries, please contact the Tourism Policy and International Relations Division at 03-8891 7402 / 7404 / 7406.

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  1. Application Form

  2. Nomination Documents