https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/rwanda/ Rwanda News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:25:40+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mantis-kivu-queen-uburanga-now-welcoming-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mantis-kivu-queen-uburanga-now-welcoming-guests/ Reservations now open for the new luxury houseboat which offers a gateway to connect and explore Rwanda’s treasures Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:11:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aleph-hospitality-signs-contract-to-manage-its-second-hotel-in-kigali-rwand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aleph-hospitality-signs-contract-to-manage-its-second-hotel-in-kigali-rwand/ Aleph Hospitality partners with Masai Ujiri, NBA Champion and President of Toronto Raptors, to develop Zaria Court Hotel Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:17:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ohara-appointed-chair-of-world-travel-tourism-council/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ohara-appointed-chair-of-world-travel-tourism-council/ The World Travel & Tourism Council has announced Greg O’Hara, founder and senior managing director of Certares Management, as its incoming chair. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:20:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-opens-its-global-summit-in-kigali-with-a-strong-message-of-recovery-fo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wttc-opens-its-global-summit-in-kigali-with-a-strong-message-of-recovery-fo/ As the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit kicks off in Kigali today, WTTC president Julia Simpson revealed that the global tourism sector is making a robust comeback. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:42:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/satguru-travel-rwanda-your-gateway-to-unforgettable-journeys/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/satguru-travel-rwanda-your-gateway-to-unforgettable-journeys/ As the sun rises over the rolling hills of Rwanda, a land of extraordinary beauty and vibrant culture, adventure seekers and explorers from around the world are increasingly turning to Satguru Travel Rwanda to embark on unforgettable journeys Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:35:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/building-bridges-to-a-sustainable-future-the-2023-wttc-global-summit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/building-bridges-to-a-sustainable-future-the-2023-wttc-global-summit/ In a milestone event that promises to reshape the contours of the global Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today unveils the bold theme and agenda for WTTC’s 23rd Global Summit taking place in Kigali, Rwanda: “Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future”. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:15:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-set-to-launch-daily-direct-london-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-set-to-launch-daily-direct-london-flights/ RwandAir is to launch daily direct services between London Heathrow and Kigali this winter. Sun, 23 Jul 2023 06:08:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/basketball-africa-league-and-rwanda-development-board-announce-multi-year-e/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/basketball-africa-league-and-rwanda-development-board-announce-multi-year-e/ BAL Will Continue to Play Games at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda and Collaborate with RDB on Youth Development and Social Impact Programs RwandAir To Continue As Official Airline of the BAL Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:43:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/opportunities-for-east-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/opportunities-for-east-africa/ What business opportunities and prospects for joint ventures exist for tour operators in East Africa? This question was investigated by representatives of business and tourism organisations at the City Cube on Wednesday during the ITB fair. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:03:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-23rd-world-travel-tourism-council-global-summit-will-take-place-in-kiga/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/the-23rd-world-travel-tourism-council-global-summit-will-take-place-in-kiga/ The 23rd World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, 1st - 3rd November 2023 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:07:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/once-in-a-lifetime-african-safari/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/once-in-a-lifetime-african-safari/ Africa is a continent inspired by Adventure and Emotion; a continent rich with culture, unimaginable wildlife experiences and some of the most breathtaking sceneries. At Twiga Tours, their focus is mainly concentrated on offering high quality safaris experiences within East Africa and in particular Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:50:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwanda-announced-as-next-wttc-global-summit-host/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwanda-announced-as-next-wttc-global-summit-host/ During the closing session of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh, the Rwandan capital of Kigali, was announced as the host city for 2023, marking the first time the event will visit Africa. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:21:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/why-rtw-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/why-rtw-2022/ The launch of the maiden Rwanda Tourism Week.The event, scheduled to take place from 28th November – 3rd December 2022 at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV) and Kigali Convention Centre (KCC), carries the theme “Adopting Innovative Approaches to Boost Intra Africa Travel as a drive for Tourism Business Recovery.” Thu, 10 Nov 2022 00:15:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneonly-resorts-in-rwanda-introduce-an-exclusive-collaboration-with-lemlem/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneonly-resorts-in-rwanda-introduce-an-exclusive-collaboration-with-lemlem/ One&Only, a collection of ultra-luxury resorts located in world’s most exotic locales, and lemlem, the artisan-driven sustainable fashion label produced in Africa founded by supermodel Liya Kebede, are pleased to announce the launch of an exclusive collaboration celebrating the craftsmanship of Ethiopia and Rwanda, with a bespoke scarf designed by lemlem and inspired by One&Only Gorilla’s Nest and One&Only Nyungwe House in Rwanda. Sun, 23 Oct 2022 07:27:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-trio-of-skytrax-award-wins-for-rwandair-at-2022-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-trio-of-skytrax-award-wins-for-rwandair-at-2022-ceremony/ RwandAir has won the award for ‘Best Airline Staff in Africa’ at Skytrax’s 2022 World Airline Awards. The Rwandan flag carrier has taken home the prestigious title for a second successive year in recognition of its excellent customer service. Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:17:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kwita-izina-manifests-tourism-recovery-in-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kwita-izina-manifests-tourism-recovery-in-rwanda/ Kwita Izina is one of the world’s significant celebrations of nature where Rwanda’s newly born gorillas are given names. Sun, 18 Sep 2022 08:07:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-highlights-the-airlines-commitment-to-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-highlights-the-airlines-commitment-to-africa/ Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency, Mr. Akbar Al Baker Addresses the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali, Rwanda Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:45:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/how-rwanda-is-building-a-sustainable-economy-through-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/how-rwanda-is-building-a-sustainable-economy-through-tourism/ In 2019, Rwanda recorded the highest annual growth in tourism revenue, with over 1.63 million visitors visiting the country and $498 million in earnings. Sun, 28 Aug 2022 06:12:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gorilla-tourism-rebounds-as-covid-19-recovery-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gorilla-tourism-rebounds-as-covid-19-recovery-continues/ Revenue generated from gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park amounted to $11 million (approx. Rwf11 billion) within the first six months of 2022, according to Rwanda Development Board (RDB). The money was earned from the sale of 6,200 gorilla permits during that period. Each permit costs up to $1500 Sat, 20 Aug 2022 13:36:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/akagera-game-lodge-joins-mantis-collection-in-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/akagera-game-lodge-joins-mantis-collection-in-rwanda/ Mantis has welcomed Akagera Game Lodge to its collection of hotels, eco-escapes and waterways. Akagera is in the southern-most region of the Akagera National Park, the only big five safari destination in Rwanda.  Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:38:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wilderness-safaris-opens-bisate-lodge-in-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wilderness-safaris-opens-bisate-lodge-in-rwanda/ Wilderness Safaris has celebrated the opening of Bisate Lodge, situated next to the renowned Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Comprising just six spacious forest villas, Bisate offers a luxurious base from which to enjoy an extraordinary gorilla conservation experience and life-changing journey to this beautiful region. Mon, 17 Jul 2017 11:10:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/economics-benefits-of-africa-hotel-investment-forum-quantified/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/economics-benefits-of-africa-hotel-investment-forum-quantified/ The significant economic benefits to host countries of the influential Africa Hotel Investment Forum have been quantified in an independent assessment by the international audit, tax and advisory experts, Grant Thornton. Thu, 13 Jul 2017 10:15:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-touches-down-at-london-gatwick-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-touches-down-at-london-gatwick-for-first-time/ London Gatwick has welcomed the touchdown of the first direct flight between Rwanda and the UK with a spectacular water arch as the RwandAir aircraft taxied to the gate at the airport’s North Terminal. Wed, 31 May 2017 11:32:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-president-honored-name-new-born-baby-gorilla-in-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-president-honored-name-new-born-baby-gorilla-in-rwanda/ Rwanda is an academy and founding member of the International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP). On Sunday ICTP president Geoffrey Lipman was honored to be invited by the Rwanda Development board to be one of the namers for new born baby gorillas. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 02:30:36 +0000