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
Chairman
Mr. Aimable Rutagarama
1st Vice-Chairperson
Mme. Aline Kabanda
Chairperson
Mme. Keza Nadia
Chairperson
Mr. Nsengi Barakabuye
Chairperson
Mr. Eric Kayiranga
Chairperson
Mme. Uwizeye Louise
Chairperson
Mr. Rumongi Aimable
Chairperson
Dr. Kabera Callixte
Chairperson
Mme. Marie Aimée Umugeni
OUR TEAM
Meet the visionaries steering RCOT. With seasoned industry veterans and dynamic young leaders, our board represents the vibrant mix of Rwanda's tourism sector.
Director General
Yves Ngenzi
Director of Administration & Finance
Thierry Rurangirwa
Events and Partnerships Manager
Neema Musabe
Acting Head of Operations
Ingabire Jeselyn
Business Development Officer
Abel Mugarura
Corporate Members
Master Beauty Products
The leading manufacturer of cleaning products in Rwanda
Cash Crops & Stuff
Investments to scale agribusiness operations
MyGo
Online booking system for travel agencies. Bank beds for hotels.
Virunga Mountain Spirits
Spirits from Virunga potatoes grown in volcanic soil, making them among the best in the world
Zipline
Drone delivery and logistics
