Hanoi, Feb. 10 -- The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism) has extended an invitation to its member states, including Vietnam, to nominate up to eight villages for the "Best Tourism Village" awards 2025 through their respective national tourism administrations (NTAs).

Applications will close on May 19, with the selected villages announced in the third quarter of this year during a UN Tourism event.

Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General of UN Tourism, said the "Best Tourism Village" awards celebrate rural destinations where tourism serves as a catalyst for opportunities, cultural preservation, and sustainable growth.

By harnessing their unique assets, he noted, these villages would create opportunities for economic g...