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Celebrated American filmmakers Will Ferrell (right), popularly known for his comedic acting in films like Anchorman, and Jon Turteltaub (left) are on a private visit in Rwanda. Photos by Craish Bahizi.

Hollywood celebs Will Ferrell, Jon Turteltaub in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

The City of Kigali has been ranked third on the list of travellers’ favourite African cities in 2024. File

Kigali ranks third favourite African city for travellers

Thursday, July 11, 2024

A cave where John the Baptist is said to have lived in the wilderness close to River Jordan. It is one of the religious tourist attractions in Jordan.

PHOTOS: Rwanda keen to learn from Jordan’s faith-based, heritage tourism

Monday, July 08, 2024

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Kagame, Marriott International CEO discuss Rwanda’s travel, hospitality sectors

Thursday, July 04, 2024

VIDEO: The rise and rise of Rwanda’s tourism, arts sectors

Wednesday, July 03, 2024

The Treasury of Petra from the outside. It is a structure carved out of rocks.

Visiting Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world

Saturday, June 29, 2024

Valerie during an interview with The New Times-Olivier Mugwiza

VIDEO: 'Awe-inspiring': American solo traveler lauds Rwanda's conservation efforts

Friday, June 28, 2024

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Musanze to establish Mukungwa urban eco-tourism park

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers remarks after his re-elections during FIFA Congress in Kigali on March 16, 2023. Rwanda has been ranked Africa’s 2nd popular destination for conferences. Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda ranks Africa’s 2nd popular destination for conferences

Saturday, May 18, 2024

President Paul Kagame receives Fred Siewe, the president of European veterans' football body FIFVE and some football legends in Village Urugwiro on October 13, 2022. Photo by Village Urugwiro

VCWC 2024 cements Rwanda's ascent as a global sports tourism destination

Friday, May 17, 2024

Tourists visit Akagera National Park. Rwanda’s tourism revenue rose by 36 percent from $445 million in 2022 to reach $620 million in 2023. Courtesy

Rwanda’s tourism revenue hit $620 million in 2023

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Delegates during FIFA General Assembly at BK Arena in Kigali on March 16, 2023. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

How to harness Rwanda’s MICE tourism

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

VIDEO: Ethiopian PM Abiy exercises on popular green running track in Kigali

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Arsenal star David Seaman during his visit in the Akagera National Park through Visit Rwanda deal on June 25, 2022. Courtesy

Kagame: Rwanda gains from partnership with Arsenal, PSG, Bayern Munich

Monday, April 01, 2024

Some visitors pose for a group photo during their visit in Bigogwe in Nyabihu District. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Why Bigogwe should be on every Rwandan's travel bucket list

Monday, March 25, 2024

Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Makram Mustafa Queisi, during an interview in Kigali on Monday February 19 Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari.

Jordan Minister of Tourism talks medical, cultural tapestry with Rwanda

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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Doha expo: Agric, tourism draw record 20,000 visitors at Rwanda pavilion

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

American singer-songwriter and chef Kelis

Grammy Nominee Kelis enjoys Rwandan adventure – From gorillas, hills, Inyambo cows

Friday, February 02, 2024

This photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows a zebra in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha, Tanzania. (Xinhua/Hua Hongli)

PHOTOS: Ngorongoro conservation area in Tanzania

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The Loos Islands, a group of islands located between 4.5 kilometres and 14 killometres off the coast of Conakry, are some of coastal sites in Guinea (Photo by Guinea's National Toursim Office).

What you need to know about Guinea-Conakry

Friday, January 26, 2024