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Uganda Airlines wins traffic rights to serve Rwanda
Rwanda and Uganda intend to further boost their bilateral relations. At the 11th session of the Joint Standing Committee, the two neighbouring countries reviewed several existing agreements and took a number of decisions, notably in the air transport sector.
RwandAir continues fleet expansion with new wide-body jet
RwandAir has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third long-haul aircraft. The Airbus A330-200, registered 9XR-WX, is based at the carrier’s Kigali hub, and offers customers a leading experience in the skies.
The aircraft will allow the Rwandan carrier to further expand its long-haul operation, with additional… read more
RwandAir continues fleet expansion with new Airbus A330-200 wide-body jet
RwandAir has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third long-haul aircraft. The Airbus A330-200 registered 9XR-WX is based at the carrier’s Kigali hub and offers customers a leading experience in the skies.
The aircraft will allow the Rwandan carrier to further expand its long-haul operation, with additional flig… read more
South Africa safaris are gaining in popularity
According to the annual African Safari Travel Report by Go2Africa, an African-based travel company specializing in safaris, South Africa is currently experiencing the biggest growth in popularity, although Kenya remains the most popular safari destination in Africa. The report was created using internal data from inquiries and bookings ma… read more
How Ride Rwanda is Promoting Cycling Tourism
While Tour du Rwanda continues to attract a host of international riders who convene in the country for the race, tourists from all walks of life also visit the country to not only enjoy the race but also ride for fun while discovering remarkable Rwanda on a road bike.
Since 2019, Professional Hospitality Solutions, a local hospital… read more
ITB Berlin: African Destinations make a massive return this March
One of the globe’s leading tourism market place, Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB Berlin) will be making a return to live (person-to-person) event since 2019 when it last held the event in the marquee Messe Berlin Arena.
Scheduled to take place from March 7-9, 2023 in Messe Berlin in the Charlottenburg province, this year’s event has Ge… read more
ITB Berlin makes a strong comeback with High international participation
Around 90 per cent of the available stand area is occupied – The multi-purpose hall hub27, which is fully booked, is the destination hot spot – Debut for the German marketplace – Cultural tourism organisers are represented in the Culture Lounge – High participation in the Travel Technology, Mobility and Cruise segments
A fitting live comeb… read more
Nature-Based Tourism key in boosting Rwanda's economy - World Bank
Investing in and preserving Nature Based Tourism (NTB) is crucial in driving Rwanda's economic growth as well as generating multi-sectoral benefits, according to the World Bank. This is highlighted in the Rwanda Economic Update report by the World Bank which is themed "Making Most of Nature Based Tourism in Rwanda," released on Febru… read more
RwandAir expects a third Airbus A330 to be contracted to an American lessor this year
RwandAir maintains its ambitions to develop a strong long-haul network. After cancelling its order for two wide-body A330-900neo aircraft in 2020, the Rwandan flag carrier has finally turned to the leasing market with the same operational objectives in mind.
Kagame to Grace Transform Africa Summit in Victoria Falls
Rwandan President, Paul Kagame will visit Zimbabwe in April to attend this year's edition of the Transform Africa Summit in Victoria Falls.
The three-day summit will run from April 26 to April 28 in the resort town marking the first time it will be held outside Rwanda. Zimbabwe will be hosting the 6th Transform Africa Summit … read more
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