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.
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
The leading manufacturer of cleaning products in Rwanda
Investments to scale agribusiness operations
Online booking system for travel agencies. Bank beds for hotels.
Spirits from Virunga potatoes grown in volcanic soil, making them among the best in the world
Drone delivery and logistics

