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Regional countries urged to cooperate in tourism promotion

Monday, September 26, 2022
Rwanda mountain gorillas of Susa group in Volcanoes National Park. / Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Gorilla tourism revenues up by 25 per cent

Monday, September 26, 2022
Some of the rhinos that were reintroduced to Akagera National Park. Photo: Courtesy.
Tourism

World Rhino Day: Local stock continue to increase

Thursday, September 22, 2022
A view of Kivu Beach on the shores of Lake Kivu in Rubavu District. Photos: Courtesy.
Tourism

Kivu beach: A ‘backdrop’ of fresh water, sand and sardines

Tuesday, September 06, 2022
Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie named Urahirwa’s son Turikumwe, which means ‘we are together. All Photos by Dan Nsengiyumva
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Baby gorillas' names and the stories behind them

Friday, September 02, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks during the Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi on September 2. Courtesy
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Conservation remains Rwanda’s priority – Ngirente

Friday, September 02, 2022
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Tourism

Kwita Izina: Who are the namers for 2022?

Thursday, September 01, 2022
Prince Charles of Wales during the CHOGM in Kigali in June 2022. Prince has been announced among the 20 high-profile personalities to name baby gorillas on September 2. File
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Prince Charles among namers

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Gilberto Silva.
Tourism

Premier League legends among dignitaries to name baby gorillas

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
L-R: Jerry Were, the founder of Hospitality Stars Academy, and Dr Roshan Rathi, the co-founder of the LCCI Global Qualifications, after signing the partnership agreement in Kigali on August 29, 2022.
Tourism

Local hospitality training institute to offer international qualifications

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
A view of the ongoing preparations of the site in Kinigi, Musanze District where Kwita Izina event will take place on September 2. Photo: Courtesy.
Tourism

Kwita Izina: How gorilla naming reflects centuries’ old tradition

Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Photos by Dan Nsengiyumva
Tourism

Taken to sleep by frogs, woken up by birds – an experience by the lake

Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Gorilla doctors during a medical treatment exercise in the volcanoes national park. Courtesy
Tourism

Treating mountain gorillas: The story of Dr. Julius Nziza

Friday, August 26, 2022
Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. RDB announced that revenue generated from gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park amounted to $11 million within the first six months of 2022.Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Gorilla tourism rebounds as Covid-19 recovery continues

Saturday, August 20, 2022
A total of 20 baby gorillas will be given names at the 2022 gorilla naming ceremony, commonly known as Kwita Izina, on September 2. Photo by Dan Nsengiyumva
Tourism

Kwita Izina: 20 baby gorillas to be named next month

Saturday, August 20, 2022