A youth cooperative operating tourism activities around Gishwati-Mukura National Park is set to construct a cultural tourism center in Rutsiro District aimed at promoting Rwanda’s heritage and creating jobs for local residents.

With its growing economy, modern infrastructure and investor-friendly environment, Kigali is emerging as one of Africa’s promising destinations for tourism investment.

Chinese and African tourism operators sought new partnerships and business opportunities at the recently concluded Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban, as African destinations stepped up efforts to attract travelers from China's growing outbound tourism market.

Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 kicked off Tuesday in South Africa, with President Cyril Ramaphosa calling for stronger continental cooperation to unlock tourism's potential as a key driver of economic growth in Africa.

Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park has emerged as one of Kigali’s most remarkable attractions, offering residents and visitors a place to relax, reconnect with nature and escape the pressures of city life.

For Rwandans planning their next adventure, the “Gem of Southern Africa” is now significantly closer. A new visa waiver agreement between Rwanda and Botswana has opened the door to easier travel, deeper cooperation, and expanded opportunities for tourism and trade between the two countries.

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has set September 4, 2026, as the date for the 2026 Kwita Izina ceremony, the annual baby gorilla naming event.

Rwanda’s tourism sector reached a peak in 2025, with total tourism revenue hitting $685 million (about Rwf 997.9 billion), a 6% increase from the previous year. This growth was fueled by a strategic blend of luxury hospitality, high-profile global events, and landmark conservation achievements.

Rwanda’s tourism sector recorded steady growth in 2025, generating $685 million (about Rwf 997.9 billion) in revenue, a 6 per cent increase compared to 2024, according to the latest annual report released by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is tapping into a rapidly growing health and wellness market as part of its move to shift the country's vital tourism industry toward high-quality, value-driven growth.

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has commended Rwandan entrepreneur Ngabo Karegeya for turning his rural home of Bigogwe into a unique tourism destination inspired by cattle culture.

A new feature-length documentary exploring the lives of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas has premiered globally on Netflix, bringing the country’s conservation story to international audiences.

The United States remains the world’s largest travel and tourism market, but new data shows it is beginning to lose ground to faster-growing destinations.

Located in the rolling hills of Rwanda’s Western Province, Bigogwe is one of places that quietly draws in travelers looking to slow down and reconnect. 

Rwanda has showcased its unique tourism offerings and growing trade opportunities at Pakistan Travel Mart 2026, an international travel and tourism trade fair taking place in Pakistan.

Thailand received over 9.31 million foreign tourists in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a 2.43 percent contraction compared to a year earlier, despite the recovery in the past two months, official data showed on Friday.

Hong Kong is setting its sights on reclaiming its position as one of the world’s leading travel destinations, following new research highlighting both its recovery and untapped potential.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Monday launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging short-distance, low-energy travel to help the tourism-reliant nation navigate through the global energy crisis.

The South Korean Netflix show “Culinary Class Wars” is influencing travel patterns, with restaurants featured on the show experiencing a dramatic increase in bookings.

A 29-year-old German tourist died on Saturday while visiting the Sesriem Canyon, a popular natural landmark in the Namib-Naukluft Park in the Hardap Region of central-western Namibia, according to a report released by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security here on Sunday.