April 2014 Edition
The Rwanda Tourism News Bulletin keeps EAC-based media professionals informed with the latest press releases from the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) as well as leading lodges, tour operators and attractions. |
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Kwibuka 20 Commemoration
Rwanda, on January 7th, 2014, launched ‘Kwibuka20’, a series of events around the globe leading up to the 20th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Kwibuka is the Kinyarwanda word for ‘remember’ and describes the global commemoration framework. Events leading to the main commemoration event that took place on April 7th, 2014 included the premiere of the Kwibuka20 Flame Tour (Flame of Remembrance that went around the 30 Districts of Rwanda, International Kwibuka conversations,Youth oriented events, Global Umuganda day and Your Voice initiatives. For details, visit www.kwibuka.rw or follow @kwibuka20. |
Event
International Peace Marathon, Kigali
The 10th edition of the annual Kigali Marathon will take place on May 18th, 2014.
The race includes a kids run.
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Press Release
Rwandan a Rolex Awards Finalist
Dr. Olivier Nsengimana was named one of 22 2014 Rolex Enterprise Awards finalists, for conservation of the Grey crowned crane.
Read more |
Event
Kigali Hosts African Development Bank Annual Meeting
The theme is "The Next 50 Years: The Africa we want". May 19-23, 2014 Read More |
Press Release
Kwita Izina 2nd Runner up – Ulysees Award
RDB’s project was honored by UNWTO’s Award for Public Policy & Governance Innovation. Read More |
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How Well Do You Know Your Primates?
Webinar Registration
REGISTER HERE for an exclusive online web event open to journalists & media professionals
April 16 at 4pm
(Kigali / Central Africa Time) |
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Embassy Event Tanzania
Registration to attend the Rwanda Tourism event in Tanzania will open soon.
Press are invited to attend on Wednesday, May 14th. Email eac |
Press Release
MICE Strategy Approved by Cabinet
The Meetings, Incentives, Conventions/Conferences & Events/Exhibitions (MICE) Tourism Strategy includes creation of a MICE Convention Bureau and will boost revenue for this key sector. Email eac |
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