Rwanda ranks number in tourism promotion in Africa

In an international conference called ITB (Internationale Tourismus Börse)”  that has taken place  in Berlin, Rwanda has been elected as the best African country to have  developed its tourism industry.

The last time Rwanda was elected to occupy this place  was in 2010. The meeting has bought together 200 African institutions to assess the tourism development in Africa. Kenya and Uganda presented their respective touristic attractions but Rwanda won the first place as the only African country to have protected its fauna especially mountain gorillas.

Ambassador Rugwabiza Valentine the RGB manager expressed her appreciation towards the trophy. She underlined the Rwanda’s commitment  increase its efforts in caring about its  natural resources.

It is not the first time Rwanda wins such trophies. It has won  such prestigious trophies in 2008, 2009, 2010.

Last year Rwandan tourism sector attracted  over 1,137,000 tourists and generated over $293.6 Million equivalent to 4 percent of increase compared to preceding  2012.

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