Perched on 140 Km from the capital Addis Ababa, Wonchi is an area of exceptional beauty where some have referred to it as the "African Switzerland".

The prestigious award will be given on the occasion of the 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly by tomorrow, December 2, 2021, in Madrid, Spain.

The 'Best Tourism Villages' by UNWTO pilot initiative aim to award those villages which are outstanding examples of rural destinations and showcase best practices in line with its specified nine evaluation areas.

It also aims to support villages to enhance their rural tourism potential through training and access to opportunities for improvement.