Visit Rwanda-Arsenal Partnership Officially Launches
Few months after Rwanda hit a travel deal with popular Arsenal football club, the partnership has finally been launched officially confirming to some people who have been uncertain about it. The deal was signed on 23rd May 2018 and through the Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB), Rwanda became arsenal’s’ first official sleeve partner for the next three years. To make this deal official,Rwanda Development Board formally launched Rwanda’s partnership with Arsenal on 13th Aug 2018 the same time RDB was opening fixture of Arsenals’ English league season at the emirates stadium. A team of tourism officials from Rwanda and other outside countries graced the launching of this deal. Among the people who were present Clare Akamanzi, the chief executive office of RDB, and Ayamina karitanyi the high commissioner for Rwanda to the United Kingdom. Other prominent people that were present include the secretary general of the Commonwealth Rt.Hon. Patricia Scotland, Lord Stuart polka, Mazen Al Sawwaf, Rageh omaar, Alby shale, Paul Milton and some Rwanda tour operators from the United Kingdom namely Amanda Bond, Taqi Moledina and Andrew Dunn. Also, Rwanda tour operators and some members of the Rwanda community in the United Kingdom witnessed the event.
While there ( at the launch), the CEO of the Rwanda Development Board embraced and appreciated the successful story of Rwanda’s tourism sector. The CEO (Clare Akamanzi) further recognized the vitality, attractiveness, energy, creativity and innovation of the government and local people, which together have made Rwanda an exceptional destination. Its undeniable that Rwanda is widely knows a first stop center for memorable gorilla safaris in Volcanoes and other tourism safari packages which together meet and exceed ell travelers expectations. Also, Rwanda Development Board has opened a visitrwanda.com site to provide travelers with all tourism information they require on a Rwanda safari. The tourism site also helps travelers discover the hidden gem behind Rwanda tourism success and the reason why Rwanda ranks as the second fastest economy in Africa. In the same way, visitrwanda.com is to disclose the ability of Rwanda to host conventions, conferences and other related events. Rwanda has advanced in promoting conference tourism and was last year ranked the top convention and conference destination by the international congress and convention association (ICCA).
Interestingly, the newly signed partnership is a three years deal, which will see Rwanda become an official partner of Arsenal. The visit Rwanda logo is therefore to feature on the left sleeve of all teams for the next three years. Featuring on all sleeves of Arsenal players for the next season is an exceptional way of marketing Rwanda, all activities, attractions and other exceptional features in this land of a thousand hills. At the same time, Arsenal players from the men and women’s teams will visit Rwanda, an opportunity for the club coaches to develop and support the young girls and boys in Rwanda. Visit Rwanda’s global exposure will be branded on the match day LED brads at emirates stadium, interview backdrops and a broad range of other marketing rights.
Over years. Rwanda has achieved a double increase in the number of tourist arrivals interested in different tourism spots all over the country, which has promoted Rwanda’s tourism industry. Most travelers to Rwanda choose Volcanoes national park for mountain gorilla safaris, golden monkey trekking, hiking to Dian Fossey grave yard and volcano climbing. Furthermore, Rwanda is best for game viewing in Akagera national park a home to the big five game including black rhinos, elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, and many others s like giraffes, zebras, impalas, tools, waterbucks, warthogs and kobs among others. Also, do not miss chimpanzee trekking in Nyungwe forest national park which is complemented with a canopy walk that reward you with aerial views of the forest, Virunga Volcanoes, local communities and attractions in neighboring countries.
For business men/women, Rwanda is a business center and countless investment opportunities. Last year, the World Bank ranked Rwanda the second easiest place to do business in the whole of Africa. Also, Rwanda has on several occasions been renowned for its leadership in tourism and competitiveness by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) in partnership with the world economic forum.
The good news is that Rwanda’s partnership with Arsenal has started bearing fruits already. The deal is further expected to create great global awareness of Rwanda’s culture; natural attractions and numerous opportunities which make it a distinct destination to visit and stay.
In conclusion, Rwanda is remarkable travel destination. Rwanda’s partnership with arsenal is a great achievement for the country in tourism marketing and promotion. Book a Rwanda safari to trek gorillas in Volcanoes as well as the other activities in the land of a thousand hills.