Rwanda News
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.”
One&Only 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.
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.
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.
Qatar Airways highlights the airline’s commitment to Africa
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency, Mr. Akbar Al Baker Addresses the Aviation Africa Summit in Kigali, Rwanda
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.
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
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.
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.
Economic 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.
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.
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.