Rwanda Development Board Projects Tourism to Fetch Rwf370 Billion in 2017
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has projected that the tourism sector will fetch about $444 million (about Rwf370 billion) in 2017, up from $404 million last year. The increase in revenue banks on continued tourism promotion efforts as well as the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events and Exhibitions (MICE) strategy. Clare Akamanzi, the chief executive of RDB, […]
RwandAir CEO John Mirenge Sacked
RwandAir CEO John Mirenge has been sacked. Mr Mirenge was dropped as boss of the Rwandan airline Wednesday, following a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame. Col. Chance Ndagano has been named the new chief executive. Other appointments include Lt Col Sylvere Munyaneza who has been named the deputy CEO in charge of operations […]
Rwanda Wants to Be East Africa’s Aviation Center
This week, Rwanda hosted the Africa Aviation 2017 Summit at Kigali Conventional Center. RwandAir, the national carrier of the republic of Rwanda has attracted a lot of attention over the past 5 years, earning a reputation of one of Africa’s fastest growing airline. As the IOSA certified airline and member of IATA, RwandAir flies to […]
Kigali International Airport Ranked Second-Best in Africa
Kigali International Airport has been ranked second-best airport in Africa and best in East Africa by a reputable Canadian travel and hospitality firm, Sleeping Airports. Sleeping Airports, with their website, www.sleepinginairports.net, is an internationally recognised travelllers’ online guide established in 1996 as a platform for passengers to share their airport experiences around the world. The […]
RwandAir, Wirecard Deal to Ease Booking, Ticket Payment
Travellers with RwandAir will now find it easier to book and pay for flights online following a deal signed with European firm, Wirecard Group, to facilitate the process. Wirecard is one of the world’s leading providers of electronic payment solutions. John Mirenge, the RwandAir chief executive officer, said the deal is in line with the […]
RwandAir Takes Delivery of New Boeing 737, Scheduled to Land in Kigali Today
The national carrier, RwandAir’s latest acquisition Boeing 737-800NG is expected in Kigali today (4PM), having left Seattle, United States on Monday. The Boeing aircraft is the first of two new orders from the American manufacturer. The new aircraft christened ‘Kalisimbi’ is expected to increase the airline’s fleet to ten aircraft and it is expected to […]
RwandAir Launches Flights to Cotonou
At exactly 1:45 pm local time last Friday, RwandAir’s CRJ Bombardier Q 900 Next generation took to the skies as the airline launched its maiden flight to Cotonou, Benin. On board were more than 50 passengers most of them business personalities and tourists. The business community hailed the national carrier’s decision to fly to Benin […]
