RWANDA CHAMBER OF TOURISM

"Rwanda Tourism Week 2023: Discover the best of the country!"

Rwanda Tourism Week is back for its third edition this year, and travel enthusiasts are already gearing up for a lively week. Organized by the Rwanda Chamber of Tourism, in collaboration with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and other stakeholders, the annual week-long event aims to showcase the best of Rwanda's tourism and hospitality. The event will highlight the country as a premier destination and an attractive prospect for investors.

This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever before, building on the success of previous years. Rwanda Tourism Week 2023 has a series of exciting activities planned to cater to different interests. Tourism operators can expect familiarization trips showcasing Rwanda's unique tourism offerings, including hiking, gorilla trekking, canopy walking, cultural evenings, coffee brewing experiences, fishing expeditions and culinary experiences at local restaurants.

One of the highlights of the Tourism Week is the exhibition, which will showcase Rwanda's local products and innovative business models. This will provide excellent networking opportunities for businesses and investors to forge new partnerships. The business forums will focus on sustainable tourism, creating local solutions that contribute to marketing strategies and investment opportunities.

Rwanda Tourism Week attracts national and international tourists and investors, providing a platform to showcase Rwanda's tourism potential and the significant contribution of public-private partnerships. The event plays a crucial role in promoting tourism as a major source of revenue for the country's economy.

Last year's event, under the theme "Adopting Innovative Approaches to Boosting Intra-African Travel as a Driver of Tourism Business Recovery", attracted over 1,000 participants from 19 countries. The week-long event featured a range of activities, including a tourism photo contest, a sports tourism experience, the Africa Tourism Business Forum, a tourism and fashion exhibition, a food and beverage week, a gala dinner, and a tourism excellence awards ceremony.

Key outcomes of the event included increased awareness of tourism investment opportunities, job creation for youth and women, and promotion of public-private dialogue. The event also led to the signing of three strategic partnerships between the Rwanda Chamber of Tourism and the Africa Tourism Board, the Zanzibar Tourism Investors Association and the Benin Million Tourist Consortium.

The event also led to the signing of three strategic partnerships between the Rwanda Chamber of Tourism and the Africa Tourism Board, the Zanzibar Tourism Investors Association and the Benin Million Tourist Consortium. These partnerships aim to promote tourism activities and support growth between Rwanda, Zanzibar, Benin and the African continent.

In conclusion, Rwanda Tourism Week 2022 was a key platform to promote intra-African travel and tourism activities. The event demonstrated the power of collaboration and innovation in promoting sustainable growth in the tourism sector, paving the way for a promising future for tourism businesses on the continent.

The third edition of Rwanda Tourism Week is scheduled for November. Tourists and investors, both national and international, are invited to come and discover Rwanda's tourism potential and to seize the many business opportunities offered. To stay informed about Rwanda Tourism Week 2023, visit their website at https://rwandatourismweek.rw/.

Rwanda Tourism Week 2023 is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the tourism sector. This event will highlight Rwanda's best tourism offerings and attract visitors and investors from around the world.