Visit Rwanda has been accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,000 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. With its headquarters in the United States, Virtuoso is the leading global network of agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel. The inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 20,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele, according to Mandi Stefanak, the North American representative of Visit Rwanda. Visit Rwanda is a campaign that promotes Rwanda’s tourism offerings in foreign markets. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average of (U.S.) $25–$30 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel industry. “Virtuoso’s acceptance process is incredibly selective, so becoming a preferred partner is a true honor,” said Stefanak, adding that the reputation Virtuoso member agencies have for outstanding dedication to their clients “is a perfect fit with our own bespoke approach to service.” “Now that we’re part of this renowned network, we look forward to offering Virtuoso advisors and their clients the special amenities, values and experiences that surpass their expectations.” Visit Rwanda joins Virtuoso’s collection of the finest luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators and other travel entities worldwide. The development also offers Visit Rwanda direct relationships with the world’s leading leisure travel agencies in North and Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Discovering Rwanda Some of Rwanda’s tourism offerings include a trek through Volcanoes National Park where visitors can interface with the rare mountain gorillas, observing the Big Five on a safari in Akagera National Park and hiking in the presence of chimpanzees at Nyungwe National Park. According to the Visit Rwanda campaign, these are just three examples of the “once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experiences” that Rwanda offers visitors. Travelers will also discover a rich and hospitable culture, beautiful and varied scenery, a vibrant and impressive capital city, among other experiences.
