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Rwanda Development Board CEO Afrika at the launch of the 280-metre Gisakura Rope Course. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Nyungwe park unveils new attractions, targets Rwf4.8bn takings in 2025

Thursday, July 03, 2025

Regarding operating hours, the measures include that bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and liquor stores must close by 100 a.m. from Monday to Friday, and by 200 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

RDB urges compliance with nightlife rules to curb chaos, protect minors

Sunday, June 29, 2025

A view of Betania Hotel in Karongi District. Over the past five years, Rwanda has recorded $106 million in lakeshore hospitality and tourism investments. File

Inside Rwanda's $106m Lakeshore hospitality projects

Monday, June 23, 2025

Some islands in Lake Kivu in Karongi District. Rwanda is laying the groundwork to transform several ecologically rich islands on Lake Kivu into a national biodiversity park by 2028. File

Rwanda eyes biodiversity park on Kivu islands

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Some of the newly translocated 70 white rhinos at Akagera National Park. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Eight reasons why Akagera National Park should be on your bucket list

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Akagera National Park projects to make some $4.9 million in tourism revenue in 2025. Courtesy

Akagera National Park targets $4.9m in revenues

Thursday, June 05, 2025

Algeria is home to approximately 80% of the Sahara Desert, the largest hot desert in the world and the third-largest desert overall, smaller only than the deserts of Antarctica and the northern Arctic.

10 fascinating things about Algeria, Africa’s largest country by land area

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

Rwanda’s travel and tourism sector set new records in 2024, surpassing all previous highs. Willy Mucyo

Rwanda’s travel, tourism sector ‘broke all records’ in 2024, says global tourism body

Thursday, May 29, 2025

The earlier postponed 20th Kwita Izina ceremony will be held on September 5, according to the organisers. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Kwita Izina returns on September 5

Thursday, May 29, 2025

ICCA has ranked Kigali as the second most popular city for hosting international meetings and events and Rwanda as the third country in Africa. Olivier Mugwiza

Kigali ranked Africa’s second most popular destination for meetings

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The Bayterek Tower, a monument and observation tower popular with foreign visitors and locals in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. PHOTOS BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Ten fascinating things about Kazakhstan, home to the Baikonur Cosmodrome

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Visit Rwanda has signed a deal with Spanish football giants Atlético de Madrid to promote Rwanda until 2028. COURTESY

Atlético de Madrid: What to know about new Visit Rwanda partner

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

A fence that was set to protect residents who face conflicts against wildlife from Akagera National Park.

How tourism revenue sharing scheme’s Rwf3.2bn was distributed

Saturday, April 19, 2025

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Rwanda renews partnership with French football club PSG

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Nyungwe Zipline currently under testing.Photo by Gael Ruboneka V W

PHOTOS: Nyungwe zipline expected to attract 9,000 tourists

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Travellers in 2024 mostly spent on accommodation, food and beverages, transportation, shopping, and entertainment. Sam Ngendahimana

What drove visitor spending in 2024?

Friday, April 11, 2025

Travellers who visited Rwanda from various parts of the world spent $579.5 million on goods and services in 2024, compared to $563.8 million in 2023. Sam Ngendahimana.

Visitors to Rwanda spent nearly $600m on travel services in 2024

Tuesday, April 08, 2025

Minister of State for National Treasury, Godfrey Kabera, addresses Members of Parliament on Wednesday, March 19.

Treasury chief Kabera defends new 3 per cent tourism levy

Monday, March 24, 2025

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EAC unveils 'Visit East Africa' tourism brand at ITB Berlin

Friday, March 07, 2025

The government has introduced a 3% tourism levy on accommodation, including hotel rooms, to support tourism and hospitality investments. Courtesy Photo

Rwanda introduces ‘tourism levy’ to boost investments

Tuesday, February 11, 2025