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Visit Rwanda has signed a deal with Spanish football giants Atlético de Madrid to promote Rwanda until 2028. COURTESY

Atlético de Madrid: What to know about new Visit Rwanda partner

Rwanda’s flagship tourism brand Visit Rwanda has entered into a partnership with Atlético de Madrid to promote the country as a tourist destination. Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

A fence that was set to protect residents who face conflicts against wildlife from Akagera National Park.

How tourism revenue sharing scheme’s Rwf3.2bn was distributed

The tourism revenue sharing programme funded 105 community projects in 2024, with a total investment of over Rwf3.27 billion, according to Rwanda Development Board (RDB). The projects were in areas

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Rwanda renews partnership with French football club PSG

The Rwandan government and French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), on Wednesday, April 16, renewed their partnership for five years, extending a collaboration that began in 2019. The

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Nyungwe Zipline currently under testing.Photo by Gael Ruboneka V W

PHOTOS: Nyungwe zipline expected to attract 9,000 tourists

A new 1,850-metre zipline currently under construction in Nyungwe National Park is projected to attract 9,000 tourists, according to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in its Annual Report 2024. A

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Travellers in 2024 mostly spent on accommodation, food and beverages, transportation, shopping, and entertainment. Sam Ngendahimana

What drove visitor spending in 2024?

Travellers who visited Rwanda from various parts of the world spent $579.5 million on goods and services in 2024, compared to $563.8 million in 2023. Sam Ngendahimana.

Visitors to Rwanda spent nearly $600m on travel services in 2024

Minister of State for National Treasury, Godfrey Kabera, addresses Members of Parliament on Wednesday, March 19.

Treasury chief Kabera defends new 3 per cent tourism levy

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EAC unveils 'Visit East Africa' tourism brand at ITB Berlin

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

Rwanda introduces ‘tourism levy’ to boost investments

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

Rubavu town eyes sports tourism

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PRESS RELEASE: IGNITE Challenge 3.0 Demo Day celebrates innovations empowering refugee livelihoods

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Rwanda allocates $4.2m for households affected by Rusumo dam construction

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The hidden toll of insomnia: Unmasking the true cost of sleep loss

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Kwibuka 31: Satguru Travels honours Genocide victims at Kigali Memorial

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Match day 27 recap: Refereeing drama, steward on the spot, Vision FC relegated…

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

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