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Passengers board RwandAir's plane at Kigali International Airport in 2020.

Rwanda maintains top spot in Africa’s visa openness rankings

Monday, December 15, 2025

The author spent four days with park officials, witnessing firsthand how conservation is carried out in Rwanda’s largest national park and the country’s only home of the Big Five.

What 4 days in Akagera National Park taught me about wildlife conservation

Saturday, December 13, 2025

The photo of the young dancing gorilla taken by Mark Meth-Cohn in Virunga.

Rwanda's dancing gorilla photo scoops global award

Thursday, December 11, 2025

More than 470,000 people live in areas that interact with the park, benefitting through employment, small businesses, and daily coexistence with wildlife.

How Akagera Park’s Rwf1.2bn community fund will be spent

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

American comedian Kevin Hart, his wife Eniko Hart and their children visited Rwanda in July 2023. They explored several of the country’s top attractions, including Volcanoes National Park, which is home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Photo courtesy

Kevin Hart recalls gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda in latest Netflix special

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

RDB CEO Jean-Guy Afrika (3rd from right) poses for a photo with Atletico Madrid players after signing a partnership agreement earlier this year.

Atlético Madrid officials say impressed by Rwanda’s tourism, sports sector

Monday, November 24, 2025

Arsenal and Visit Rwanda announced that they will conclude landmark eight-season partnership in June 2026. Courtesy

Curtain falls on Arsenal deal as Rwanda eyes US tourism market

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Visit Rwanda Partners

Revisiting Rwanda’s major sports sponsorship deals since 2018

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Giraffes in Akagera National Park. The park has been listed among 25 top destinations in 2026 by National Geographic.

Akagera park named among world’s top 25 destinations

Sunday, October 26, 2025

A view of Zaria Court Kigali during its inauguration on July 28, 2025.

Top American hotel chain Hilton expands to Rwanda with Zaira Court

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Kasada, an independent hospitality investment platform recently acquired Umubano Hotel in Kigali’s Kacyiru area. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Investor confidence grows as Mövenpick enters Rwandan hospitality scene

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Thousands of cycling fans at the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali on September 28. Rwanda aims to more than double MICE annual revenues. Courtesy

Rwanda sets sights on doubling MICE earnings to $224m by 2028

Monday, October 20, 2025

RDB Chief Executive Officer Jean Guy Afrika graces the official announcement of the new partnerships between Visit Rwanda and NBA, NFL on Monday, September 29. Courtesy

Why California is a perfect choice for Rwanda's tourism brand

Monday, October 06, 2025

Dr Jane Goodall, the British primatologist, anthropologist, and conservationist.

Renowned British scientist who hailed Rwanda's gorilla conservation dies at 91

Thursday, October 02, 2025

RDB Chief Executive Officer Jean Guy Afrika graces the official announcement of the new partnerships between Visit Rwanda and NBA, NFL on Monday, September 29. Courtesy

Why new Visit Rwanda, Clippers, and Rams sponsorship pact is a big deal

Thursday, October 02, 2025

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) announced new Visit Rwanda partnerships with two US sports teams on Monday, September 29.

Why Visit Rwanda is targeting the US sports market

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Brazil envoy to Rwanda Irene Vida Gala has suggested that Rwanda should expand its global sports partnerships to Brazilian clubs-Photo by Craish Bahizi

Could South America be Visit Rwanda next stop? Brazil envoy thinks so

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Visit Rwanda has signed long-term partnerships with the LA Clippers and LA Rams. Courtesy

Visit Rwanda signs new partnership agreements with NBA, NFL teams

Monday, September 29, 2025

Mugabukomeye says Rwanda has been a trailblazer when it comes to conservation, not just for Mountain Gorillas but for all wildlife in general.

Conservationist Mugabukomeye on three decades of protecting Rwanda’s mountain gorillas

Thursday, September 25, 2025

A cook prepares food for his clients at Biryogo Car Free Zone in Kigali. RDB has announced extended operating hours for hospitality businesses, particularly shopping centers, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Willy M

Opening hours for bars, restaurants, nightclubs extended during UCI cycling race

Friday, September 19, 2025