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Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika addresses hospitality stakeholders on the Tourism Operating License (TOL), as Irène Murerwa, Chief Tourism Officer looks on, during a meeting in Kigali on August 20. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Tourism

RDB boss talks stricter tourism standards amid renewed inspections

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva presents a five-year development programme to Parliament on Tuesday, August 12. Courtesy
Tourism

How Rwanda plans to make $1 billion in tourism revenues

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
The Gorilla Naming Ceremony, better known as Kwita Izina, will take place on September 5. Photo: File
Tourism

Beyond Kwita Izina: What else awaits visitors in Kinigi?

Friday, August 08, 2025
Mountain gorillas from Susa group in Volcanoes National Park. Photos by Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Study from volcanoes park shows gorillas reconnect with old female friends after years apart

Thursday, August 07, 2025
An aerial view of the revamped Amahoro Stadium at Kigali Sports Hub in Remera. Courtesy
Tourism

Govt eyes Rwf30bn from sports tourism by 2029

Thursday, August 07, 2025
The Gorilla Naming Ceremony, better known as Kwita Izina, will take place on September 5. File
Tourism

Kwita Izina: 40 gorilla babies to be named this year

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
By 2050, Musanze plans to have 200,750 dwelling units, with 112,500 in town, 13,250 in semi‑urban centres and 75,000 in rural settlement sites. Courtesy
Tourism

Volcano canopy walkways, aerodrome and eco-parks in Musanze’s master plan

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaks during the official opening of Zaria Court on Monday, July 28. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Tourism

Kagame explains inspiration behind Kigali’s sports city

Monday, July 28, 2025
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has reminded all tourism and hospitality businesses to obtain an operating license.
Tourism

All tourism, hospitality businesses asked to get operating licence

Friday, July 25, 2025
Rwanda Development Board temporarily closed Château Le Marara hotel in Karongi District on Monday, July 21.
Tourism

Château Le Marara hotel temporarily closed

Monday, July 21, 2025
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Tourism

NBA Hall of Famer Ray Allen, family in Rwanda for holidays

Sunday, July 20, 2025
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Tourism

10 things Rwandans need to know about Antigua and Barbuda following signing of strategic deals

Friday, July 18, 2025
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) is reviewing a case filed by Château Le Marara hotel, accusing a customer of damaging its reputation and brand. Photo by IGIHE
Tourism

Château Le Marara accuses customer of blackmail, RIB launches review

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Château Le Marara, a hotel located in Karongi District. Courtesy photo
Tourism

RDB probes into poor service claims at Château Le Marara hotel

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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Tourism

Turkmenistan: 10 things to know about Asian nation with fresh ties with Rwanda

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
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Tourism

Top 10 hangouts in Kigali for holidaymakers

Saturday, July 12, 2025
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Tourism

Looking for Saturday family fun? Here's what Radisson Blu Kigali has to offer

Wednesday, July 09, 2025
The Nyamagana dam, alongside Bishya Dam, is now being considered for eco-tourism development and cultural heritage conservation.
Tourism

Nyanza unveils plan for cultural tourism, eco-trails, and Olympic stadium

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
An aviary named after Rwanda's Nyungwe National Park was unveiled in Singapore, on July 4.
Tourism

Singapore aviary named after Rwanda's Nyungwe forest

Sunday, July 06, 2025
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Tourism

Rwanda presents tourism offerings at major Asia Pacific luxury travel trade show

Thursday, July 03, 2025