https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/rwanda tourism/ Rwanda Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:12:30+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2025-ariella-kageruka-head-of-tourism-department-rdb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/wtm-london-2025-ariella-kageruka-head-of-tourism-department-rdb/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:21:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-explores-speaker-line-up-unveiled-for-wttc-global-summ/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-explores-speaker-line-up-unveiled-for-wttc-global-summ/ The World Travel & Tourism Council is putting final preparations in place for its stellar Global Summit in Kigali this week. Here Breaking Travel News dives in to find out more Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:25:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-welcomes-the-world-to-celebrate-the-commonwealth-in-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-welcomes-the-world-to-celebrate-the-commonwealth-in-rwanda/ RwandAir is welcoming the world to Kigali as the city prepares to host leaders from around the world attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:53:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/africa-tours-to-consider-for-this-2022-summer-and-every-season-beyond-goril/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/africa-tours-to-consider-for-this-2022-summer-and-every-season-beyond-goril/ You must have read about the “wildlife giants”- the mountain gorillas in the great lakes’ region of Africa, and long for a face-to-face meeting with the great apes in the jungle, there is much more beyond the gorilla trekking Rwanda vs Uganda experience. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:14:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aleph-hospitality-signs-first-property-in-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aleph-hospitality-signs-first-property-in-rwanda/ Aleph Hospitality has signed a management agreement with Accor to operate a MGallery hotel. The property will be located at the new Century Park Hotel & Residences development in Kigali. Sun, 06 Mar 2022 06:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-adds-two-new-africa-destinations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-adds-two-new-africa-destinations/ With the addition of Nairobi and Kigali, the airline now operates 33 weekly flights to eight destinations in Africa including Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Tunis. Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:15:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nzayo-to-lead-singita-volcanoes-national-park-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nzayo-to-lead-singita-volcanoes-national-park-rwanda/ Singita has promoted Lydia Nzayo to the role of general manager at Singita Volcanoes National Park. She becomes the first female general manager in Rwanda and the only local general manager in all of the lodges across the country. Thu, 30 Jul 2020 08:38:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwanda-reopens-to-tourism-as-flights-return/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwanda-reopens-to-tourism-as-flights-return/ All passengers, including those in transit through Rwanda, will be required to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test from a certified laboratory, taken within 72 hours of arriving in Rwanda. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 10:46:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wilderness-safaris-welcomes-magashi-camp-in-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wilderness-safaris-welcomes-magashi-camp-in-rwanda/ Wilderness Safaris has opened its new camp, Magashi, overlooking scenic Lake Rwanyakazinga in the north-east of Rwanda’s wildlife-rich Akagera National Park. Fri, 31 May 2019 06:01:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/le-roux-to-lead-oneonly-nyungwe-house-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/le-roux-to-lead-oneonly-nyungwe-house-rwanda/ Located in a working tea plantation in Gisakura in south-west Rwanda, on the edge of the ancient Nyungwe Forest, the resort began welcoming guests on October 1st. Mon, 22 Oct 2018 07:34:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/denis-dernault-and-nagen-naidu-radisson-blu-hotel-convention-centre-kigali/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/denis-dernault-and-nagen-naidu-radisson-blu-hotel-convention-centre-kigali/ Denis Dernault, general manager, and Nagen Naidu, director, at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre in Kigali, speak to Breaking Travel News as the former World Travel Awards host is honoured with the title of Africa’s Leading Conference Hotel at the Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018. Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:27:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-adds-fourth-weekly-london-flight-over-festive-period/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-adds-fourth-weekly-london-flight-over-festive-period/ RwandAir is to increase flights between London Gatwick and Kigali for travel over the Christmas and New Year period due to extra demand from travellers seeking to experience the beauty of Rwanda. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 20:30:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gardiner-joins-kwita-izina-ceremony-in-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gardiner-joins-kwita-izina-ceremony-in-rwanda/ Mantis Collection executive chairman Adrian Gardiner has joined celebrations around the 14th annual Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Rwanda. Wed, 12 Sep 2018 08:49:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneonly-nyungwe-house-to-open-in-rwanda-in-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oneonly-nyungwe-house-to-open-in-rwanda-in-october/ Set within the lush green expanse of a working tea plantation, alongside one of the largest and best-preserved montane rainforests in Africa, One&Only Nyungwe House offers guests the opportunity to go where few have gone before. Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:15:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-rwanda-reveals-new-adventure-tourism-options/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-rwanda-reveals-new-adventure-tourism-options/ Thrill-seeking travellers will soon be able to enjoy high-flying paramotoring, exciting mountain biking and some serious cycling routes in Rwanda as part of new adventure experiences unveiled by Visit Rwanda. Tue, 10 Jul 2018 09:16:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-rwanda-reports-increase-in-uk-visitors-for-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-rwanda-reports-increase-in-uk-visitors-for-2017/ Visit Rwanda has reported a large increase in the number of UK travellers choosing the country as a tourism destination. Visitor numbers grew by 21 per cent last year, compared with 2016, with over 16,000 business and leisure travellers going from the UK to Rwanda in 2017. Tue, 29 May 2018 17:09:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rwanda-unveils-new-brand-identity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rwanda-unveils-new-brand-identity/ Rwanda has unveiled its new brand identity and logo – Visit Rwanda – as part of a wider strategy designed to attract more tourists and greater business investment. Wed, 23 May 2018 09:19:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwanda-unveils-new-brand-identity-as-global-push-for-tourist-begins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwanda-unveils-new-brand-identity-as-global-push-for-tourist-begins/ Rwanda has unveiled its new brand identity and logo – Visit Rwanda – as part of a wider strategy designed to attract more tourists and greater business investment. Wed, 23 May 2018 09:13:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/world-travel-awards-celebrates-african-hospitality-in-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/world-travel-awards-celebrates-african-hospitality-in-rwanda/ World Travel Awards welcomed the elite of African hospitality to Rwanda for its annual Africa Gala Ceremony. The event, hosted by the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, saw Rwandan capital Kigali, the Land of a Thousand Hills, recognised as Africa’s Leading Destination. Sun, 26 Nov 2017 10:13:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/denis-dernault-general-manager-radisson-blu-kigali-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/denis-dernault-general-manager-radisson-blu-kigali-rwanda/ Denis Dernault, general manager of the Radisson Blu Kigali in Rwanda, tells Breaking Travel News how important tourism is to the development of the country. He also praises his team at the hotel following their recent success at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony. Fri, 10 Nov 2017 12:32:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/denis-dernault-general-manager-radisson-blu-hotel-convention-centre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/denis-dernault-general-manager-radisson-blu-hotel-convention-centre/ Denis Dernault, general manager, Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre, speaks to Breaking Travel News as the location hosts the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:03:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jacqui-sebageni-managing-director-manzi-kayihura-operations-director-thousa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jacqui-sebageni-managing-director-manzi-kayihura-operations-director-thousa/ The leadership of Thousand Hills Africa speak to Breaking Travel News as the organisation is honoured by the World Travel Awards in Rwanda. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:01:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/clare-akamanzi-chief-executive-rwanda-development-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/clare-akamanzi-chief-executive-rwanda-development-board/ Breaking Travel News speaks to Clare Akamanzi, chief executive of the Rwanda Development Board, about the power of tourism to transform the economy of the central African state during the World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony. Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:58:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/breaking-travel-news-reports-from-ahif-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/breaking-travel-news-reports-from-ahif-2017/ Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole reports from the African Hotel Investment Forum as it returns to Kigali, capital of Rwanda, for the second time. Fri, 13 Oct 2017 04:52:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jonathan-worsley-chairman-of-bench-events/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/jonathan-worsley-chairman-of-bench-events/ As a successful African Hotel Investment Forum comes to a close in Rwanda, Jonathan Worsley, chairman of Bench Events, turns his attention to the next horizon and the hospitality opportunities of a rapidly developing Saudi Arabia. Fri, 13 Oct 2017 04:48:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-mantis-collection-signs-akagera-game-lodge-management-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-mantis-collection-signs-akagera-game-lodge-management-contract/ The Rwanda Social Security Board has signed a hotel management and marketing agreement with one of Africa’s leading hotel management firms, Mantis Collection, headquartered in Queen Elizabeth Park, South Africa. Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:19:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviadev-2017-aviassist-safety-promotion-centre-rwanda-launched/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviadev-2017-aviassist-safety-promotion-centre-rwanda-launched/ The Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority and the AviAssist Foundation, Africa’s only independent, non-profit organisation dedicated solely to the safety improvements in aviation on the continent, have announced a partnership to establish the AviAssist Safety Promotion Centre Rwanda. Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:50:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/patrick-nkulikiyimfura-managing-director-akagera-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/patrick-nkulikiyimfura-managing-director-akagera-aviation/ Breaking Travel News talks to Patrick Nkulikiyimfura, managing director, Akagera Aviation, during AviaDev 2017. On the agenda is the significance of aviation in the development of Rwanda and the part his company has to play. Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:18:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-sub-saharan-africa-offers-new-opportunities-to-investors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-sub-saharan-africa-offers-new-opportunities-to-investors/ The hotel sector in sub-Saharan Africa has evolved during the past decade due to high demand growth, entrance of new global brands and increasing supply in major markets. This is the overview presented by Xander Nijnens, executive vice president, Hotels & Hospitality Group, JLL sub-Saharan Africa, during AHIF 2017. Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:39:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rwandan-prime-minister-ngirente-opens-ahif-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/rwandan-prime-minister-ngirente-opens-ahif-2017/ Rwandan prime minister Edouard Ngirente has officially opened the Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2017. The event is taking place at the new Kigali Convention Centre and sees hospitality leaders from across the continent gather in the capital of Rwanda. Wed, 11 Oct 2017 10:29:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-rwanda-prime-minister-ngirente-welcomes-hospitality-investors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-rwanda-prime-minister-ngirente-welcomes-hospitality-investors/ Rwandan prime minister Edouard Ngirente has officially opened the Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2017. The event is taking place at the new Kigali Convention Centre and sees hospitality leaders from across the continent gather in the capital of Rwanda. Wed, 11 Oct 2017 08:32:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/silas-udahemuka-director-general-rwanda-civil-aviation-authority/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/silas-udahemuka-director-general-rwanda-civil-aviation-authority/ Breaking Travel News talks to Silas Udahemuka, director general, Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority, about the importance of aviation to the development of the domestic economy. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:23:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-rwanda-moves-into-top-ten-in-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-rwanda-moves-into-top-ten-in-africa/ The Rwandan hotel investment market has improved strongly over the last eight years, according to the African Hotel Report 2017 by Hotel Partners Africa. According to research to be released at Africa Hotel Investment, Rwanda has entered the top ten most valuable countries in Africa for hotels for the first time. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:44:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/breaking-travel-news-talks-to-james-musoni-minister-of-infrastructure-for-r/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/breaking-travel-news-talks-to-james-musoni-minister-of-infrastructure-for-r/ Breaking Travel News talks to James Musoni, minister of infrastructure for Rwanda, about the importance of the aviation sector for the development of the country during AviaDev 2017. Also on the agenda is the new airport currently under construction in the destination. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:35:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-agenda-revealed-for-industry-leading-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-agenda-revealed-for-industry-leading-event/ The influential Africa Hotel Investment Forum has unveiled the agenda for its 2017 conference, packed with contributions from industry leaders, that confirms its reputation as the leading event of its kind for investors and developers. Mon, 09 Oct 2017 09:01:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-hotel-development-in-africa-keeps-on-growing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-hotel-development-in-africa-keeps-on-growing/ Hotel development activity in Africa is still rising in the face of the continent’s economic problems, showing a 13 per cent increase in 2017, according to the annual survey by W Hospitality Group. Mon, 09 Oct 2017 09:01:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-arrives-in-rwanda-for-africa-gala-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-arrives-in-rwanda-for-africa-gala-ceremony/ World Travel Awards has touched down in Rwanda ahead of its Africa Gala Ceremony 2017. The prestigious event will take place in the country’s thriving capital, Kigali, on October 10th, with hundreds of leaders from across the hospitality industry expected to attend the glittering red-carpet ceremony. Mon, 09 Oct 2017 08:10:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-unveils-hosts-for-africa-gala-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-unveils-hosts-for-africa-gala-ceremony/ World Travel Awards has named the hosts for its upcoming Africa Gala Ceremony 2017. George Ndirangu and Makeda Mahadeo will compere the show, which will take place in Rwanda’s thriving capital, Kigali, on October 10th. Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:43:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/facebook-heads-to-rwanda-for-annual-world-tourism-conference/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/facebook-heads-to-rwanda-for-annual-world-tourism-conference/ Attending the Annual World Tourism Conference in Rwanda, Facebook and Instagram representatives were in Kigali this week to discuss and explore ways in which social media can be used to effectively drive tourism growth across Africa. Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:20:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kagame-opens-world-tourism-conference-in-kigali-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kagame-opens-world-tourism-conference-in-kigali-rwanda/ Rwandan president Paul Kagame has officially opened the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference in Kigali. Curated by the Corporate Council on Africa, Africa Travel Association and Rwanda Development Board, the event is designed to set the tone for how tourism can be utilised as an engine for economic growth in Africa. Mon, 28 Aug 2017 09:55:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/satguru-travel-signs-on-as-partner-for-world-travel-awards-africa-gala-cere/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/satguru-travel-signs-on-as-partner-for-world-travel-awards-africa-gala-cere/ World Travel Awards has announced Satguru Travel as a supporting sponsor for this year’s Africa Gala Ceremony. Graham Cooke, World Travel Awards founder and president, embraced the news in the run up to the glittering event - which will take place at the five-star Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre in Rwanda’s thriving capital, Kigali, on October 10th, 2017. Wed, 23 Aug 2017 03:38:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-heads-to-kigali-rwanda-for-africa-gala-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-travel-awards-heads-to-kigali-rwanda-for-africa-gala-ceremony/ Rwanda will welcome World Travel Awards for the first time, with the Africa Gala Ceremony 2017 set to take place in the country’s thriving capital, Kigali, on October 10th. Spanning several valley and hillsides, Kigali – renowned for its cleanliness and warm hospitality – is arguably one of the most attractive African capitals. Tue, 25 Jul 2017 09:15:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-hosts-celebration-of-rwandan-culture-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-hosts-celebration-of-rwandan-culture-in-london/ Following the successful launch of the first direct connection between Rwandan capital Kigali and the UK, RwandAir has hosted a showcase of Rwandan talent in London. Select members of the travel trade and UK media were invited to the high commission of Rwanda in the capital for an evening of Rwanda food, drink and dance. Thu, 13 Jul 2017 18:07:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-to-launch-new-london-kigali-flights-later-this-month1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-to-launch-new-london-kigali-flights-later-this-month1/ RwandAir will launch the first non-stop flight from the UK to Rwanda, one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in Africa, on May 26th. Operating three times a week from London Gatwick to the Rwandan capital Kigali, the service offers easy access for UK passengers. Tue, 16 May 2017 07:44:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/linda-mutesi-tourism-marketing-division-manager-rwanda-development-board/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/linda-mutesi-tourism-marketing-division-manager-rwanda-development-board/ With the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony just around the corner, Breaking Travel News chats with Linda Mutesi, tourism marketing division manager at the Rwanda Development Board, about the event and what it will bring to the destination. Tue, 02 May 2017 09:54:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-to-launch-direct-kigali-london-gatwick-flights-in-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwandair-to-launch-direct-kigali-london-gatwick-flights-in-may/ RwandAir has announced it will commence three weekly flights to London Gatwick Airport from Kigali on May 26th, 2017. London, one of the world’s leading financial centres, becomes RwandAir’s first European and second long haul route. Wed, 29 Mar 2017 08:38:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africa-hotel-investment-forum-to-return-to-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africa-hotel-investment-forum-to-return-to-rwanda/ Following last year’s successful event and Rwandan efforts to establish itself as a MICE hub in the region, it has been announced that the Africa Hotel Investment Forum will again run alongside AviaDev Africa in Kigali, Rwanda. Mon, 06 Mar 2017 10:30:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wilderness-safaris-bisate-lodge-set-for-summer-2017-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wilderness-safaris-bisate-lodge-set-for-summer-2017-opening/ Wilderness Safaris Bisate Lodge, situated next to Rwanda’s renowned Volcanoes National Park, is on track to open for guests in June 2017. Comprising just six forest villas, Bisate Lodge will offer a luxurious base from which to enjoy an extraordinary gorilla conservation experience and a holistic exploration of this beautiful region. Wed, 28 Sep 2016 06:22:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africa-hotel-investment-forum-set-for-rwanda/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/africa-hotel-investment-forum-set-for-rwanda/ The seventh Africa Hotel Investment Forum, being hosted this year in Rwanda, promises a highly influential line-up of speakers, ready to unpick the major challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality industry in Africa. AHIF brings together a prestigious group of international investors, business leaders, industry experts, government ministers and officials, from over 50 countries. Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:44:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-headed-to-kigali-rwanda-for-2016-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-headed-to-kigali-rwanda-for-2016-event/ The government of Rwanda, through the Rwanda Development Board, will host the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in 2016 in Kigali. AHIF brings together the leading international hotel investors in Africa with local operators, ministers, government officials and industry experts, to discuss all aspects of hotel investment and operation in Africa. The decision to host AHIF in Kigali underlines a clear strategy by Rwanda to attract investment in the tourism sector. Thu, 09 Jul 2015 08:29:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/americans-were-rwandas-top-tourists-in-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/americans-were-rwandas-top-tourists-in-2014/ The United States is the largest contributor to Rwanda’s tourism revenues, accounting for 20% of the total revenue. Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seychelles-and-rwanda-to-develop-new-areas-of-cooperation-in-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seychelles-and-rwanda-to-develop-new-areas-of-cooperation-in-tourism/ Seychelles and Rwanda are set to open up new ground for partnership in the tourism and culture arenas. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwanda-moves-forward-towards-green-economy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwanda-moves-forward-towards-green-economy/ Rwanda will for the 8th time celebrate the birth of 19 baby gorillas and the naming of 1 female adult at this year’s annual Kwita Izina ceremony scheduled for June 16, 2012, under the theme “Sustainable tourism for a green economy.” Fri, 15 Jun 2012 20:30:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-board-for-rwandair-as-expansion-plans-gather-pace/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-board-for-rwandair-as-expansion-plans-gather-pace/ In line with its expansion plans, the national carrier of Rwanda, RwandAir, has unveiled a new board of directors who will steer the airline forward under the chairmanship of the newly-appointed Girma Wake. The Rwanda Development Board head of tourism and conservation, Rica Rwigamba, also joins the new board. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:55:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwanda-becomes-newest-member-of-ictp/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rwanda-becomes-newest-member-of-ictp/ ICTP (International Council of Tourism Partners) is proud to announce that the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is the latest destination to become a member of ICTP. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:00:00 +0000