Rwandan government officials launched a campaign to promote the country’s tourism through sports. If well implemented and many locals can get involved in sport activities like jogging, this initiative can turnout to be a tremendous homegrown solution with positive significance on the country’s economy and people’s health.The officials look at encouraging citizens to visit the country’s historical and cultural sites while exercising. Rwanda’s economy largely depends on tourism, but the potential of local tourism remains largely untouched. The country’s main tourism body The Rwanda Development Board has put in place several initiatives to promote tourism, local tourism requires another shot in the arm, through initiatives that involve citizens into tourism. The most fundamental element of tourism development for any growing country is to encourage local communities’ participation as it is central to the sustainability of tourism industry. Through local tourism, the citizenry get to know about the many historical and cultural sites around the country, while the tourism sector would get more revenue.
Leaders at all levels should implement strategies and programs designed to promote local Rwanda safaris, especially in their respective localities so as to reach out to locals in their areas. Institutions like schools and universities are instrumental as students form a critical mass of local tourism.
Religious leaders too should get on board and preach the need for their followers to embrace local tourism.For more info on local tours in rwanda contat us