Over the past year, there has been a notable increase in travel across various African destinations, with air travel across the continent approaching levels seen before the pandemic. Safari camps, ranging from South Africa to Kenya, experienced full bookings, and…
The upcoming airport in Bugesera district, Rwanda, will be linked to the regional Rusumo hydroelectric power plant, scheduled for inauguration by the close of 2023. The objective is to guarantee a consistent power source for the upcoming airport construction. Patricie…
According to Julia Simpson, President and Chief Executive of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), global investment in travel and tourism is expected to rise by 11.5% in 2023, aiming to reach pre-pandemic levels by 2025. This information was…
PICTURES: The Mantis Kivu Queen, Rwanda’s inaugural floating hotel known as uBuranga, is anticipated to commence operations and cater to clients within the current year. Constructed entirely within Rwanda, uBuranga will function on Lake Kivu, catering to both local and…
On Wednesday, November 1, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania and Vice President Prosper Bazombanza of Burundi arrived in Rwanda to participate in the 23rd World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit. The summit, which began on November 1 and…
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan emphasized the importance of strategic branding, marketing, and research to foster sustainable tourism in Africa. Speaking at the inaugural World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) summit in Kigali, she highlighted the continent’s abundant natural and…
President Paul Kagame highlighted at the official opening of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) 2023 on November 2 that the prohibitive expenses associated with air travel to and within Africa hinder the tourism sector’s growth. To address this…
Peter Greenberg, who serves as the travel editor for Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) News, a subsidiary of the American television and radio network CBS, is presently in Rwanda participating in the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Summit. The summit…
The African travel and tourism sector is poised for substantial growth, with an estimated annual increase of 6.5 percent over the next decade. This sector holds the potential to contribute over $350 billion (approximately Rwf433.3 trillion) to the regional economy.…
President Paul Kagame participated in a gathering on Wednesday, November 8, along with prominent investors, startups, and industry leaders focused on Africa. The occasion marked the official commencement of Norrsken Africa Week, an event aimed at exploring ways to accelerate…
