The Choke Mountains Ecovillage in Ethiopia is one of 32 destinations around the world that has been named as a “Best Tourism Village” for 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
The award recognizes rural destinations that are embracing tourism as a way to drive development, create new job and income opportunities, and preserve and promote community values and products.
The initiative also recognizes villages for their commitment to innovation and sustainability in all areas, including economic, social, and environmental, and for developing tourism in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Choke Mountains Ecovillage is part of the UNWTO’s Best Tourism Villages Global Network, which provides training, sharing of good practices, and international brand recognition and awareness to its member villages. The Award Ceremony for the Best Tourism Villages will take place in AlUla, Saudi Arabia in February 2023.
Here is the full list of the “Best Tourism Villages” for 2022:
Zell am See, Austria
Wagrain, Austria
Puqueldón, Chile
Dazhai, China
Jingzhu, China
Choachí, Colombia
Aguarico, Ecuador
Angochagua, Ecuador
Choke Mountains Ecovillage, Ethiopia
Mestia, Georgia
Kfar Kama, Israel
Sauris, Italy
Zalipie, Poland
Gata, Portugal
Adjara, Georgia
Pieskow Sattel, Germany
Cornino, Italy
Apt, France
Lagodekhi, Georgia
Iki Island, Japan
Uchiko, Japan
Sheki, Azerbaijan
Kyustendil, Bulgaria
Karkonosze, Poland
Sigulda, Latvia
Huaraz, Peru
Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
La Gomera, Spain
Quang Ninh, Viet Nam
Novo Selo, Bulgaria
Kavala, Greece
