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A new basketball and volleyball court was unveiled by Giants of Africa.

Rubavu town eyes sports tourism

Friday, January 24, 2025

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Visit Rwanda hosts BAL cocktail in Paris

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Delegates during the FIA awards at BK Arena in December 2024. The MICE industry raked in $95 million in revenue in 2023, the highest revenue earned in the past decade since the inception of the bureau.

Can Rwanda’s private sector drive MICE tourism mix?

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Inside of the rooms at Akagera Game Lodge in Akagera National Park. FILE

Hoteliers, tour agents on what increased number of hotel rooms means for Rwanda

Wednesday, January 08, 2025

Rwanda now boasts 21,232 hotel rooms, up from 17,078 in 2020, according to the 2024 Statistical Yearbook released last week by NISR. Courtesy Photo

Rwanda records over 21,000 hotel rooms

Monday, January 06, 2025

Thousands of people attend the Ljubljana bi-annual wine festival in Slovenia. All photos by Glory Iribagiza

PHOTOS: First night ‘behind bars’ after wine tasting, clubbing in Ljubljana

Monday, December 30, 2024

Rwanda Development Board CEO Francis Gatare (L) and American comedian and TV host Steve Harvey sign a partnership agreement in Kigali on Monday, December 16. Courtesy

Rwanda, Steve Harvey ink tourism, investment deal

Monday, December 16, 2024

A view of a segment of Kigali Business District in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy

Four facts foreigners say make Kigali one of the most attractive cities

Thursday, December 05, 2024

A landscape picturesque view of Kigali's Centre Business District. The Rwandan capital has been ranked as the second most liveable and investable city in Africa by the Africa Report. Courtesy

Kigali ranked Africa's second most attractive city

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Rwanda is ranked the first country in visa openness in Africa, a position it has maintained since 2023 due to its visa-free regime. File

Rwanda retains top place in visa openness in Africa

Monday, November 25, 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, Akagera National Park experienced significant growth, generating over $1.5 million (approximately Rwf2 billion) in tourism revenue and attracting more than 16,000 visitors. Photo Courtesy

Akagera park tourism revenue hits Rwf2bn in third quarter

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Visitors pose for a photo during their visit to Bigogwe in Nyabihu District on Match 25. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

How visitors to Rwanda spent money in the first half of 2024

Saturday, November 02, 2024

Rwanda Ethnographic Museum in Huye District

Eight unforgettable Rwandan museums you should visit

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Ndahiro's Land Rover in Arusha , Rwandan off-road enthusiast travelled from Kigali to Arusha with three friends to witness this historic event.

Rwandan off-road enthusiast on taking part in global land rover festival, eyes hosting event in Rwanda

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Nyungwe National Park is a must-visit destination, offering diverse activities for adventurers, conservationists, and those seeking tranquility in nature. All photos by Willy Mucyo

Fun facts about chimps: DNA, mating, tool use and others

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Rwanda’s passport ranked 14th in Africa and 3rd in East Africa

Rwanda’s passport ranks 14th in Africa, has visa-free access to 67 destinations

Friday, October 18, 2024

A view of Burera Beach Resort on the shores of Lake Burera. PHOTO BY ERIC BRIGHT KAYOMBAYIRE

Investors look to exploit Rwanda’s popular twin lakes

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Rwanda Development Board on Tuesday, October 8, announced the postponement of Kwita Izina 2024. File

Kwita Izina 2024 postponed

Wednesday, October 09, 2024

Rwanda will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kwita Izina on October 18, 2024. Olivier Mugwiza

Kwita Izina20: Evolution of country’s tourism sector through a Rwandan's eye

Saturday, October 05, 2024

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Five interesting facts about Latvia

Tuesday, October 01, 2024