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title: "International Breakthrough: Ukraine Presents New Candidates for the Title of 'Best Tourism Villages' in the World"
description: "🇺🇦 Ukraine has presented 5 new candidates for the title of 'Best Tourism Villages' in the world according to UN Tourism. In 2024–2025, Kolochava, Urych, Vorokhta, and Synyvirska Polyana already won. The results of the new competition will be known in October 2026. 🏆🌍 #Ukraine #Tourism #UNTourism #BestVillages"
date: 2026-08-17T08:28:00.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukraine-new-best-tourism-villages-candidates-2026
tags: [ukraine-tourism, un-tourism, best-tourism-villages, rural-development, kolochava, urich]
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# International Breakthrough: Ukraine Presents New Candidates for the Title of 'Best Tourism Villages' in the World

![Representatives of Ukrainian villages Urych and Kolochava receive 'Best Tourism Villages of the World 2024–2025' awards from UN Tourism](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/17/ukraine-best-tourism-villages-2026-nominees/ukraine-best-tourism-villages-2026-nominees-1.webp)

## 🎯 Key Points

- A briefing with the head of UN Tourism took place in Kyiv, dedicated to the development of rural tourism.
- Ukraine already has 4 winners of the 2024–2025 competition: Kolochava, Urych, Vorokhta, and Synyvirska Polyana.
- In 2026, applications have been submitted from five more Ukrainian villages for the competition.
- The status helps attract investments and develop international contacts.
- The results of the current competition will be announced in October 2026.

A significant briefing on the development of rural tourism and the international recognition of Ukrainian territories took place in Kyiv. The event was part of the first visit by the head of UN Tourism to Ukraine in the last decade. The central focus was the discussion of the 'Best Tourism Villages' initiative, under which Ukrainian communities demonstrate high potential for attracting foreign guests and preserving cultural heritage.

### Success Story: Four Winners of 2024–2025

Following the competitive campaigns of 2024 and 2025, Ukraine can already boast four settlements that have received this prestigious international status. Among the winners are the Carpathian gem Kolochava (Zakarpattia region), Urych (Lviv region), as well as Vorokhta and Synyvirska Polyana (Ivano-Frankivsk and Zakarpattia regions, respectively). These territories have become an example of how local initiatives can gain global recognition.

### New Challenge: Five Candidates for the 2026 Title

This year, Ukraine is not stopping at its achievements and has presented five new nominees to the international competition. The results of the competition are expected to be announced in October 2026. Community representatives emphasize that participation in the competition is not just a fight for a title, but a way to announce themselves on the world stage, drawing attention to the unique culture and nature of Ukrainian villages.

### Economic and Image Impact of the Status

Receiving the status of 'Best Tourism Village' has far-reaching consequences for the development of territories. As organizers and community representatives noted, this recognition opens doors to new international partners, investments, and cultural exchange. The status becomes a catalyst for economic growth, allowing for infrastructure development, job creation, and the preservation of traditions.

### Word from Leaders: The Example of Kolochava

Vasyl Hudynets, the head of the Kolochava community, shared his experience, noting that tourism has long been one of the key components of the village's economy. According to him, international recognition has given a powerful impetus to development. 'If you were heading straight to the village of Kolochava today, from today onwards you will be heading to the best tourist village in the world,' emphasized Hudynets, demonstrating confidence in the potential of his territory.

## ❓ FAQ

### Q: Which villages in Ukraine have already received the status of 'Best Tourism Villages'?
**A:** Following the 2024–2025 results, the status was awarded to Kolochava, Urych, Vorokhta, and Synyvirska Polyana.

### Q: When will the results of the 2026 competition be announced?
**A:** The results of the competition, in which five new Ukrainian nominees are participating, will be announced in October 2026.

### Q: What effect does the 'Best Tourism Village' status have?
**A:** The status helps attract new partners, develop international contacts, and popularize cultural heritage, which leads to the economic development of the territory.