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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
Tourism

Kigali ranked Africa’s second most popular destination for meetings

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
King Kong Organics has invested $10 million (approximately Rwf12.8 billion) to kick-start the cannabis industry in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

Medical cannabis facility 83% complete, RDB confirms

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Rwanda began offering visas upon arrival to all Africans in 2018 and transitioned to a visa-free regime in 2023. Only three other countries – The Gambia, Benin, and Seychelles – are visa-free for all African nationals. File

Talk without action: The crisis of leadership in Africa’s integration

Monday, May 12, 2025
A waiter assisting a customer at Portofino Hotel in Kigali.
Editorial

Our hospitality sector must match growth with service excellence

Monday, May 12, 2025
Visitors drive through Akagera National Park. Rwanda registered increased tourism revenues and export growth.
Economy

Five key highlights from RDB’s 2024 report

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Gorilla trekking accounted for a big chunk of Rwanda's tourism revenues in 2024. File
Economy

Rwanda’s tourism generates $647m in 2024, eyes over $700m in 2025

Monday, April 14, 2025
Rwandan government targets $7.3 billion in annual export revenues by 2029. Craish Bahizi
Economy

How Rwanda plans to make $7bn in export revenues

Monday, March 31, 2025
Tanzanian star musician Diamond Platnumz, seen here on red carpet with Bruce Melodie, won the Best Global African Artist Award at Trace Awards 2025 ceremony held in Zanzibar on Wednesday night, February 26
Music

Who are the Trace Awards 2025 winners?

Thursday, February 27, 2025
The government has introduced a 3% tourism levy on accommodation, including hotel rooms, to support tourism and hospitality investments. Courtesy Photo
Tourism

Rwanda introduces ‘tourism levy’ to boost investments

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
A waiter helps a client at Portofino Hotel in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Priority skills needed to boost Rwanda’s MICE industry - Experts

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Kigali Paramount Hotel will be a big player in uplifting the hospitality and tourism industry in the region.
Featured

FEATURED: Kigali Paramount Hotel to join vibrant tourism scene this year

Thursday, January 23, 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.
Tourism

Can Rwanda’s private sector drive MICE tourism mix?

Wednesday, January 22, 2025