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Giraffes in Akagera National Park. The park has been listed among 25 top destinations in 2026 by National Geographic.
Tourism

Akagera park named among world’s top 25 destinations

Sunday, October 26, 2025
A view of Zaria Court Kigali during its inauguration on July 28, 2025.
Tourism

Top American hotel chain Hilton expands to Rwanda with Zaira Court

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Kasada, an independent hospitality investment platform recently acquired Umubano Hotel in Kigali’s Kacyiru area. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Tourism

Investor confidence grows as Mövenpick enters Rwandan hospitality scene

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Thousands of cycling fans at the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali on September 28. Rwanda aims to more than double MICE annual revenues. Courtesy
Tourism

Rwanda sets sights on doubling MICE earnings to $224m by 2028

Monday, October 20, 2025
RDB Chief Executive Officer Jean Guy Afrika graces the official announcement of the new partnerships between Visit Rwanda and NBA, NFL on Monday, September 29. Courtesy
Tourism

Why California is a perfect choice for Rwanda's tourism brand

Monday, October 06, 2025
Dr Jane Goodall, the British primatologist, anthropologist, and conservationist.
Tourism

Renowned British scientist who hailed Rwanda's gorilla conservation dies at 91

Thursday, October 02, 2025
RDB Chief Executive Officer Jean Guy Afrika graces the official announcement of the new partnerships between Visit Rwanda and NBA, NFL on Monday, September 29. Courtesy
Tourism

Why new Visit Rwanda, Clippers, and Rams sponsorship pact is a big deal

Thursday, October 02, 2025
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announced new Visit Rwanda partnerships with two US sports teams on Monday, September 29.
Tourism

Why Visit Rwanda is targeting the US sports market

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Brazil envoy to Rwanda Irene Vida Gala has suggested that Rwanda should expand its global sports partnerships to Brazilian clubs-Photo by Craish Bahizi
Tourism

Could South America be Visit Rwanda next stop? Brazil envoy thinks so

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Visit Rwanda has signed long-term partnerships with the LA Clippers and LA Rams. Courtesy
Tourism

Visit Rwanda signs new partnership agreements with NBA, NFL teams

Monday, September 29, 2025
Mugabukomeye says Rwanda has been a trailblazer when it comes to conservation, not just for Mountain Gorillas but for all wildlife in general.
Tourism

Conservationist Mugabukomeye on three decades of protecting Rwanda’s mountain gorillas

Thursday, September 25, 2025
A cook prepares food for his clients at Biryogo Car Free Zone in Kigali. RDB has announced extended operating hours for hospitality businesses, particularly shopping centers, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Willy M
Tourism

Opening hours for bars, restaurants, nightclubs extended during UCI cycling race

Friday, September 19, 2025
Some grilled brochettes and fried potatoes or bananas are popular street food options for fun occasions, found mostly in places such as the Biryogo Car Free Zone. Craish Bahizi
Tourism

Places to visit in Kigali during UCI World Championships

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The Gisakura rope course.
Tourism

A look at emerging tourism products in Rwanda

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Tourism

Up close with Kamagaju, a conservation icon in Akagera park

Tuesday, September 09, 2025
The self-flying electric air taxi takes to the sky during its launch at the Aviation Africa Summit, in Kigali, on September 4, 2025. (Craish Bahizi)
Tourism

Five things to know about ‘pilotless air taxis’ debuting in Rwanda

Saturday, September 06, 2025
Africa Wildlife Foundation CEO Kaddu Sebunya during the interview on Saturday, September 6. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimana
Tourism

“In Rwanda, a gorilla is a school, a clinic, and a road” — Kaddu Sebunya

Saturday, September 06, 2025
Jean de Dieu Niyonzima, who is visually impaired, named a baby gorilla during the Kwita Izina ceremony in Musanze District on Friday, September 5. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Tourism

Gorilla namer with visual impairment: Disability cannot limit our dreams

Saturday, September 06, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and the namers pose for a family photo at Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi, Musanze District, on Friday, September 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Tourism

Kwita Izina: Stories behind this year’s gorilla names

Friday, September 05, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva delivers his remarks during the 20th Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi, Musanze District on September 5.
Tourism

Kwita Izina: PM Nsengiyumva urges expansion of gorilla habitat

Friday, September 05, 2025