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Some visitors pose for a group photo during their visit in Bigogwe in Nyabihu District. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Why Bigogwe should be on every Rwandan's travel bucket list

Monday, March 25, 2024

Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Makram Mustafa Queisi, during an interview in Kigali on Monday February 19 Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari.

Jordan Minister of Tourism talks medical, cultural tapestry with Rwanda

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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Doha expo: Agric, tourism draw record 20,000 visitors at Rwanda pavilion

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

American singer-songwriter and chef Kelis

Grammy Nominee Kelis enjoys Rwandan adventure – From gorillas, hills, Inyambo cows

Friday, February 02, 2024

This photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows a zebra in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha, Tanzania. (Xinhua/Hua Hongli)

PHOTOS: Ngorongoro conservation area in Tanzania

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The Loos Islands, a group of islands located between 4.5 kilometres and 14 killometres off the coast of Conakry, are some of coastal sites in Guinea (Photo by Guinea's National Toursim Office).

What you need to know about Guinea-Conakry

Friday, January 26, 2024

Some residents who turned up to swim at Nyamyumba hot springs Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Where are Rwanda’s hot springs?

Friday, January 19, 2024

Renowned Belgian Television presenter and ‘Undercover’ movie actor, Tom Yvo Adrien Waes, visits ‘Ibere Rya Bigogwe’ on January 13. Courtesy

Belgian TV star Tom Waes visits Ibere rya Bigogwe

Sunday, January 14, 2024

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers remarks after his re-elections during FIFA Congress in Kigali on Thursday, March 16. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Ten events that shaped MICE industry in 2023

Friday, December 29, 2023

Tourist drive through Akagera National Park. Officials said that tourists visiting the park have more than doubled from over 15,000 (2010) to 41,000 (2022) with locals making up 45 percent. Courtesy

Akagera park looks to generate Rwf3 billion annually by 2025

Monday, December 25, 2023

Kigalians on walkways of the newly restored Nyandungu wetland. Courtesy

Family fun: A festive guide in Kigali

Friday, December 22, 2023

Passengers do check-ups before boarding a plane at Kigali International Airport. Rwanda has emerged as the leading champion of visa openness in Africa for 2023. FILE

Rwanda leads Africa in visa openness — report

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

A new look of Biryogo in Nyarugenge District. The predominantly Muslim neighbourhood became popular for its diversity and hospitality of the people. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari

Know your suburbs: The transformation of Biryogo

Monday, December 11, 2023

The CEO of Rwanda of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Francis Gatare speaks to journalists after a tree planting exercise. Gatare has called upon investors to build a multi-star hotel on Mount Rebero in Kigali City. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

RDB calls for investors to build luxury hotel on Mount Rebero

Sunday, November 26, 2023

MPs during plenary sitting of the lower chamber of Parliament follow Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Francis Gatare's presentation. Courtesy

MPs urge for inclusion of under four-star hotels in public tenders

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Some mountain gorillas from Susa group in Volcanoes National Park. RDB announced that the pilot phase of the park expansion project will kick off in 2024. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Rwf317b Volcanoes National Park expansion to be piloted in 2024

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary of Tourism and Wildlife Alfred Mutua and Rwanda's High Commissioner Martin Ngoga tour the annual regional travel fair, East African Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE), in Nairobi on November 20.

Third edition of East African Regional Tourism Expo kicks off in Nairobi

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

A view of the newly completed "Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga", Rwanda’s first luxury floating hotel that is expected to get operational and serve clients by early December. The uBuranga boasts 10 modern cabins, a swimming pool, a dining salon, a bar, and a viewing deck that allows tourists to explore some of Rwanda’s desirable sceneries. Courtesy

Mantis Kivu Queen: Rwanda’s floating hotel ready to sail

Tuesday, November 07, 2023

Panelists discussing during the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Summit on November 2. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI

Africa's travel, tourism sector to boost economy by $168 billion in decade

Friday, November 03, 2023

L-R: Mark Antipof, Chief Growth Officer at HBX Group, Nelson Boyce, Google's Managing Director of Travel, Julie Shainock, Global Managing Director for Travel, Transport Logistics, and Hospitality at Microsoft, Yves Iradukunda, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of ICT and Innovation and Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor at CBS News during a panel on potential of AI in the tourism sector at the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Summit in Kigali . Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Artificial intelligence will revolutionize travel, tourism sector - Experts

Thursday, November 02, 2023