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ABOUT US

Rwanda Chamber of Tourism (RCOT) is an umbrella organization that is dedicated to promoting and representing the interests of the Rwandan Tourism and Hospitality business community. Established in 2006, with a mandate of enhancing business opportunities through effective lobbying and advocacy for the tourism and hospitality industry in Rwanda.
Explore our journey, vision, and mission to elevate Rwanda's tourism sector.

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

  • Advocacy
  • Business opportunities
  • Capacity building
  • Membership services

PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the growth and sustainability of the tourism industry. We do this by Empowering the tourism and providing the industry with the resources, support, and knowledge it needs to grow and thrive.

ADVOCACY

CAPACITY BUILDING

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

RWANDA TOURISM SECTOR SKILLS COUNCIL

MEMBERSHIP

The Chamber of Tourism now boasts of tourism and hospitality private sector major players in the industry including seven associations namely:

i) Rwanda Hospitality Association (RHA)
ii) Rwanda Tours and Travel Association (RTTA)
iii) Rwanda Safari Guides Association (RSGA)
iv) Rwanda Hospitality and Tourism Educators Association (RHTEA)
v) Rwanda Association of Travel Agencies (RATA)
vi) Rwanda Community Tourism Association (RCOTA)
vii) Rwanda Professional Conference Organisers
and one Destination Management Unit Kivu Belt (DMU).
Currently, RCOT membership base is strengthened by 1100 members.

OUR PARTNERS

Through Advocacy, capacity building and strategic partnerships, we strive to create an enabling environment that supports the growth of businesses and empowers local communities

Rwanda Tourism Guide 2023-24

Welcome to Rwanda: the land of a thousand hills and a million smiles. Once you arrive in our fertile, beautiful land you'll find a country filled with treasures and people delighted to share them with you.
Our compact size means visitor can tailor make an itinerary that explores attractions in every corner.
Nature and wildlife lovers will discover four national parks that are home to diverse wildlife including one of the world's only four wild habitats for the majestic mountain gorillas- no longer critically endangered thanks to national conservation efforts.