Category: News & Press Release

An Evening with Visit Rwanda at WTM London – CTO Belise Kariza welcome guests

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Nov2019
Visit Rwanda last evening hosted a screening of the Rwanda Royal Tour with international tour operators to showcase the country’s vibrant and diverse offering of luxury and ecotourism experiences. The event was part of Visit Rwanda’s ‘Business-to-Business’ outreach at the World Travel Market, which takes place each year in London ... Read More
November 6, 2019Ben Gasore
The owners of accomodation facilities pose for a group photo after receiving their star grading in today’s ceremony in Kigali

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Nov2019
40 hospitality establishments have been awarded between 1 (one) to 5 (five) stars by RDB (Rwanda Development Board) during the 2019 Hospitality Grading ceremony today. The 1-5 star grading system helps to differentiate the quality of services that establishments render to their clientele. The criteria used to grade the establishments range from their location, site and environment, architectural design and features, ... Read More
November 1, 2019Ben Gasore
Gorilla Goals at Arsenal Match in London 2

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Oct2019
Today at the Emirates Stadium in London, Visit Rwanda, Arsenal’s Official Tourism Partner and Sleeve Sponsor, gave fans the opportunity to learn about gorilla conservation and the country’s unique ecotourism offerings. During the event, fans had the opportunity to try their luck at scoring goals and winning VIP tickets to ... Read More
October 28, 2019Ben Gasore
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Oct2019
Rwanda remains the second easiest place to do business in Africa and is now 38th globally, according to the 2020 World Bank Doing Business report released today. The World Bank assessed 190 countries using 10 indicators in business regulations. These include starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering ... Read More
October 24, 2019Ben Gasore
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Oct2019
President Paul Kagame today officially inaugurated the Kigali logistics platform, Rwanda's largest inland cargo handling facility as the country bids to become a regional logistics hub.  The Kigali Logistics Platform was constructed by Dubai Ports World, a United Arab Emirates firm under a 25-year concession agreement with the Government of Rwanda ... Read More
October 21, 2019admin
About 60 local investors were taken on a guided tour of the different areas in the Western Province district that present potential for investment in tourism and agribusiness

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Oct2019
RDB in partnership with Nyamasheke District administration, on Saturday, organized an investment meeting to showcase opportunities in the district. About 60 local investors were taken on a guided tour of the different areas in the Western Province district that present potential for investment in tourism and agribusiness. Nyamasheke district’s potential in ... Read More
October 21, 2019admin
RDB’s Acting Deputy CEO, Louise Kanyonga gives her opening remarks at the forum

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Oct2019
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) today convened the second ‘Agriculture & Agribusiness CEOs Forum’ in Kigali. Held under the theme ‘Agriculture and Agribusiness, Fertilizer of Economic Growth’, the forum brought together close to 130 business leaders in the agriculture sector in Rwanda, representatives from RDB, Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources, ... Read More
October 19, 2019admin
Permanent Secretary in Ministry of ICT & Innovation, Claudette Irere handing over the dummy check to winners of Inclusive Business Solution Program

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Oct2019
15 start-ups are now set to receive funding and advanced business training through the Inclusive Business Solution after completing an incubation program at the newly inaugurated ICT Innovation Centre. They were selected out of 40 companies. The companies that participated in the program are expected to transform and bring innovative services ... Read More
October 19, 2019admin
Arsenal Star David Luiz visits Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda (1)

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Oct2019
Arsenal star David Luiz has enjoyed a two-day trip to Rwanda which saw the Brazilian defender experience Rwanda’s famous hospitality, learn about the country’s rich culture and natural wonders and understand how Rwandans have united to drive the country forward as a leading reformer in Africa. David, accompanied by his mother ... Read More
October 14, 2019admin
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Oct2019
Arsenal Football Club star David Luiz landed in Kigali on the evening of Thursday, 10 October 2019 for a two day visit as part of the Visit Rwanda and Arsenal Football Club partnership. Upon arrival, David was greeted by a team from the Rwanda Development Board and Akagera Aviation. He interacted ... Read More
October 12, 2019admin