We Promote and advance tourism and hospitlaity business commmunity in Rwanda

ABOUT US

The Rwanda Chamber of Tourism (RCOT) was established in 2006 as an umbrella organization representing Rwanda’s private sector tourism and hospitality industry. As a chamber under the Private Sector Federation (PSF), RCOT brings together seven professional associations to advocate for the sector, create business opportunities, build capacity, and promote collaboration for the growth of Rwanda’s tourism industry.

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

We represent the interests of tourism and hospitality businesses and engage with government and other stakeholders on policies, regulations, and issues affecting the sector

CAPACITY BUILDING

We provide training, workshops, mentorship, and knowledge sharing opportunities that help members to strengthen their skills, improve their services, and grow their businesses.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

We connect members with business opportunities, partnerships, networking platforms, B2B engagements, trade events, and markets that can support business growth

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

We provide members with access to industry information, networking, visibility, support, and other benefits designed to help them connect, grow, and participate actively in the tourism sector.

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 (RCOT)
vii) Rwanda Professional Conference Organisers
and one Destination Management Unit Kivu Belt (DMU).
Currently, RCOT membership base is strengthened by 1100 members.

RWANDA TOURISM GUIDE 2026 - 2027

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.

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