HISTORY

Founded in 2006, the RCOT has consistently worked towards building a robust and dynamic tourism sector in Rwanda. From policy advocacy to grassroots capacity building, our journey has been marked by milestones that have shaped Rwanda's tourism landscape.

WHO WE ARE

MISSION

To ensure profitable and sustainable tourism businesses for a prosperous Rwanda

VISION

To effectively advocate and reinforce an enabling business environment for its members

CORE FUNCTIONS

  • Lobbying and Advocacy: Building a strong a pro-active advocacy platform to influence and support a policy that favors Tourism and Hospitality Business growth.
  • Membership: Developing a customer-focused service delivery among its members.
  • Capacity building: Building the capacity of its members and associations.
  • Linkages: building pertinent synergies and enhancing networks between business actors with stakeholders from public, private and development partners for a common goal of creating and promoting business opportunities in the tourism and hospitality space.
  • Systemic interventions to foster institutional strengthening: Investing in the right staff, processes, and resources to deliver better services.
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VISIT RWANDA

Board Members

Mr. Aimable Rutagarama

Chairman

Mme. Aline Kabanda

1st Vice Chairperson

Mme. Keza Nadia

Chairperson

Mr. Nsengi Barakabuye

Chairperson

Mr. Eric Kayiranga

Chairperson

Mme Uwizeye Loiuse

Chairperson

Dr. Kabera Callixte

Chairperson

Mme. Marie Aimée Umugeni

Chairperson

Mr. Rumongi Aimable

Chairperson

OUR TEAM

Our dedicated team drives the Chamber's day-to-day operations, member services, and strategic initiatives to grow Rwanda's tourism sector.

We work with members, partners, and government to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism development across the country.

Yves Ngenzi

Director General

Thierry Rurangirwa

Director of Administration & Finance

Neema Musabe

Events & Partnership Manager

Ingabire Jeseyn

Acting Head of Operations

Abel Mugarura

Business Development Officer

Corporate Members

Master Beauty Products

The leading manufacturer of cleaning products in Rwanda

Cash Crops & Stuff

Investments to scale agribusiness operations

MyGo

Online booking system for travel agencies. Bank beds for hotels.

Virunga Mountain Spirits

Spirits from Virunga potatoes grown in volcanic soil, making them among the best in the world

Zipline

Drone delivery and logistics