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Africa Tourism Investment in 2026: Visas Are Opening, So Where Are the Investors?
Africa's tourism investment story is changing fast. Visa barriers are falling, arrivals are...
US Deportation Deals: Are Some African Nations Selling Their Tourism Reputation?
Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial...
Do Tourism Investment Summits Really Attract Investment?
Governments spend millions on tourism investment summits, aviation conferences and hospitality...
Tanzania’s SGR: The Rail Backbone Redefining Cross-Border Tourism in East and Central Africa
Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway is quietly reshaping African tourism by turning the country into...
Africa’s Tourism Sector Set for Rapid Growth as Aviation and Infrastructure Investments Accelerate
Africa’s tourism industry is set for rapid growth as investments in aviation, airport...
From Kilimanjaro to Ruwenzori: Africa’s Mountains Become Frontline of Climate Finance Battle
African mountain ranges, including Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, and the Ruwenzori Mountains, are...
RwandaAir Competition to Ethiopian Airlines In The African Skies
Rwanda Air, targeting the growing number of air travelers between Europe and Africa, is set to...
Rwanda’s Tourism is Booming
International visitors spent approximately $698 million on Rwanda travel.
Non-stop Flights From the U.S. to Rwanda Not For Tourists, But For Criminals to be Tortured
Rwanda is an emerging travel and tourism destination in East Africa, also for American Travelers...
Heads of State in Africa Sign EAC-SADC Communique on Security Situation in DRC & Rwanda
The safety and security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda has become a...
Rwanda: Twenty Years of Gorilla Conservation Efforts
When the Rwandan government officially designated mountain gorillas by name, it underscored the...
No US Cases Reported: CDC Statement on Rwanda Marburg Disease
To date, no cases of Marburg virus disease related to this outbreak have been reported in the...
Rwandan Nationals, we don’t want them in Burundi
We don't want people from Rwanda in Burundi. This is the message by the Burundi president after he...
Kagame: Single African Air Transport Market Needed for Tourism Growth
Lack of viable transport polices among African states, high cost of air travel to Africa and within...
Who is Greg O’Hara, the new Chairman of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)?
The World Travel and Tourism Council's first global summit in Africa concluded today with Greg...
Africa to Expect to Make US$168BN for Travel & Tourism
VFS Global revealed that the African Travel and Tourism sector could add US$168BN to the...
Why WTTC CEO Julia Simpson is so excited in Rwanda?
Hosting a global tourism summit is a big deal Rwanda. It shows Africa tourism is more than safaris...
World Peace Through Tourism Counts on the WTTC Summit in Rwanda
We are Family. Kigali is a special place for the WTTC Summit but also for Peace Through Tourism.
World Tourism’s New Center this week is in Kigali, Rwanda
Rwanda has been preparing for this day for a year, and is ready today to host the world of travel...
RwandAir CEO Chairs IATA Board of Governors
Yvonne Manzi Makolo is the 81st chair of the IATA Board of Governors and the first woman to take on...
5 Tips to Help You Plan the Perfect Gorilla Trek
Gorilla Trekking, an opportunity to see the largest surviving primates in their natural habitats is...
African Tourism Board calls for WTTC to Resolve Internal Issues
Be United: The African Tourism Board and World Tourism Network Africa Chapter issued an open appeal...
Qatar Airways Cargo and RwandAir Launch Kigali Africa Hub
At 13:00 Central Africa Time today, Qatar Airways Cargo’s Moved by People Boeing 777 freighter...
Rwanda announced as WTTC 2023 host country
At the 22nd World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, Rwanda was announced as the next...
Rwanda holds tourism week to drive tourism and intra-Africa travel
Branding for scenery and mountain gorillas, Rwanda is holding tourism week targeted to boost...
Rwanda Tourism Week beginning soon
Branding itself as the country of a Thousand Hills, Rwanda is set to host an ambitious tourism week...
Rwanda Air flight missed runway
Rwanda Air calls it a minor incident, news named it a runway excursion. No one was injured in the...
Kwita Izina Manifests Tourism Recovery in Rwanda
Kwita Izina is one of the world’s significant celebrations of nature where Rwanda's newly born...
EAC Sectoral Council for Tourism endorses joint initiatives
East African Sectoral Council of Ministers for Tourism and Wildlife Management in its 10th meeting...
Commonwealth is a 54-Country Strong Tourism Opportunity
Jamaica presented the idea of Commonwealth tourism cooperation at the 54 member meeting in Rwanda.
East African States Ready for Visitors During Commonwealth Meeting
East African states along with neighboring African regional nations are expecting a high number of...
Rwanda is set to welcome international visitors next month
Rwanda is expecting tourism gains next month from a large number of international visitors who will...
Rwanda no longer requires PCR tests for new foreign arrivals
Arriving passengers at Kigali International Airport no longer need to take PCR tests while coming...
Rwanda lifts outdoor mask mandate as new COVID-19 cases fall
Rwanda’s Cabinet issued a communique announcing that the face masks will no longer be...
New stage in relationship: Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame visits Jamaica
Rwanda’s President Kagame is currently visiting Jamaica to strengthen bilateral ties between...
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda During the COVID-19 Era
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the major headline for over 2 years, and it has hit hard Africa’s...
The Exact Version of the new Kigali Declaration on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals for Africa
A week late, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa released a report today on the...
Air travel to East Africa will surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2024
According to a recently published report, inbound trips via air travel in East Africa, are set to...
IATA: Strong improvement in airline safety performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2021 safety performance data for the...
Three former African Heads of State lead new Rwanda Conservation Conference
The Rwanda government has picked three former African heads of state have been selected to lead the...
Rwanda – Uganda Border Post Opening: Good news for trade and tourism
The government of Rwanda has announced the reopening of the Gatuna/Katuna border after nearly three...
Rwanda New Official Decree with Wildlife Conservation Society
Rwanda will be the regional headquarters of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) after President...
Rwanda New Quarantine Travel Restrictions due to Omicron Spread
After many Africans celebrated the reversal of the no travel to the UK rule, Rwanda announced new...
African Tourism Board Keeps Uniting: Now in Rwanda
The Chairman of the African Tourism Board (ATB), Mr. Cuthbert Ncube, addressed a gala dinner...
Dangerous Rail Travel by Tourists – Is There an Opportunity?
Social media, and even some of the more conventional media were all a-buzz before the COVID crisis...
Kigali to Doha nonstop flights now with Qatar Airways and RwandAir new codeshare deal
RwandAir’s new Kigali – Doha nonstop flights from December will provide a seamless travel...
Qatar Airways and RwandAir Announce Interline Agreement
Africa is a hugely important market for Qatar Airways and this latest partnership will help support...
Turkey will not impose restrictions on Russian tourists
Turkish authorities do not plan to introduce or tighten the sanitary norms for Russian tourists...
African Tourism Board Chair sees Rebranding of Tourism by Education as the future in Tourism
The Revealed University in Rwanda held a two day virtual meeting entitled "Transformative education...
Gorilla trekking guide in Africa post COVID-19
Gorilla tracking in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo is safe and done all year round. Respective...
Rwanda pledges: Safe environment for CHOGM Summit
Originally scheduled for April 2018, the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) meeting was...
Rwanda Woos Investors for Kigali Tourist Facilities
Rwanda government is looking for investors to venture into dedicated recreational zones aimed to...
Commonwealth Heads of State to meet in Rwanda
After its postponement this year, the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is set...
RwandAir restarts its London and Brussels flights
RwandAir will resume flights to and from London and Brussels to Kigali from October 3, 2020, as it...
RwandAir Confident in Gradual Demand for Air Travel
RwandAir based in Africa expressed its confidence over restoration of its routes as countries...
Countries Americans can travel to on vacation during COVID-19
With 3,844,271 Americans were sick with the Coronavirus after 47,5 million were tested out of a...
Rwanda Reopening Promotes Domestic and Regional Tourism
After the Rwanda reopening of its borders mid last month, the country is now observing a growing...
Rwanda will re-open for commercial flights on August 1
Rwanda’s Ministry of Infrastructure issued official statement, announcing that the country’s...
New Tourism: A charter flight to Rwanda to party with Mountain Gorillas
Rwanda has opened its tourism after few months of closure, targeting mountain gorilla tracking...
Rwanda commits to supporting local tourism in post-COVID-19 recovery
Rwanda’s local tourism sector will be one of the beneficiaries of the soon to be launched...
Tourists spreading Coronavirus: Gorillas and Chimpanzees in danger?
Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees are an important and lucrative part of the travel and tourism...
Mountain Gorilla Family Ends Their Vacation in Uganda
A Hirwa Mountain Gorilla family that had crossed into Mt. Mgahinga National Park in Uganda last...
Rwanda: Next African Country becomes a victim of Coronavirus
Rwanda confirms 3 additional cases of COVIDー19, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 11. The...
Qatar Airways eyeing 49% stake in RwandAir
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar al-Baker announced that the state-owned flag carrier of...
Guide to Gorilla Trekking in Africa
Gorilla trekking in Africa is by far an unusual wildlife experience, something we consider a bucket...
Top 5 Places To Visit In Rwanda
Rwanda has a tragic history and, for that reason, it was not among the top tourist destinations in...
Rwanda gorilla family migrates to Uganda: National park leaders should take heed
According to sources in the Virunga conservation area, 20 gorillas from the Hirwa family crossed...
Rwanda Tourism under attack: 14 dead
Seeing Gorillas in Rwanda could mean to be under attack by terrorists. A popular tourist district...
Why is Bwindi National Park the best destination for Gorilla Trekking in Africa?
Have your heart set on visiting Uganda soon? If so, including Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in your...
All About Mountain Gorilla Trekking – Guide, Tips To Trek Gorillas
Nowadays treks to see mountain gorillas have undeniable become the world’s most done tourist...
Safaris in Uganda? The only 20/20 tour operator is: Let’s Go Travel
Traveling to Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya or Rwanda? Let’s Go Travel is evidence, that not all Uganda...
Rwanda closes border because of Ebola threat
Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains a real threat. Rwanda is now reacting and today...
Ambassador Mangu creates synergies between Rwandan and Tanzanian tourism players
Tanzanian ambassador to Rwanda, Ernest Mangu, is engaging tour operators from both countries to...
African Tourism Board: Greg Bakunzi of Red Rock Initiative makes Rwanda Tourism proud
Red Rocks Cultural Center in Rwanda founder Greg Bakunzi today was appointed as the latest board...
Ethiopia, Rwanda and Uganda: Top 10 improved world travel destinations
Three Eastern African nations have emerged among the top ten fastest-growing destinations for...
“An inspirational story”: Rwanda’s Travel & Tourism economy up 14% in 2018
The Travel & Tourism economy of Rwanda grew by 13.8% last year – one of the fastest rates in...
Tanzania and Rwanda tour operators join forces to promote tourism in both countries
Tour operators in Tanzania and Rwanda have agreed to jointly market the two countries as...
RwandAir flies into Ethiopian capital
RwandAir, the flag carrier airline of Rwanda based at Kigali International Airport in Kigali...
ONOMO Hotels chain opens its doors in Rwanda
The Pan African Hotel group, ONOMO Hotels chain, has opened its business in Rwanda, seeking to...
