The workshop was organised to familiarise the travel trade and media to the grandness of Rwanda – the land of a thousand hills. The highlight of the workshop was the screening of Rwanda – The Royal Tour, an extremely informative and entertaining documentary directed by well-known American journalist, Peter Greenberg. The documentary showcased the many aspects of Rwanda, and also had Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, walking and talking with Greenberg to show him his diverse country.
The High Commission of Rwanda, Delhi, India, and Rwanda Development Board organised the workshop at The Westin Mumbai Garden City. The event was attended by Joseph Kabakeza, First Counsellor and Acting High Commissioner of Rwanda in India, Mucyo Rutishisha, Second Counsellor, Rwanda High Commission, New Delhi, India, and Michael Savage, Founder and Managing Director, African Unique Safaris Ltd. – the first Australian registered DMC in Rwanda.
While elaborating on the potential of Rwanda, Joseph Kabakeza, First Counsellor and Acting High Commissioner of Rwanda in India said: “There’s a lot more to Rwanda than the mountain gorillas. Our country is business friendly. Also, the direct flight from Mumbai to Kigali, Rwanda’s capital city, by RwandAir (three flights a week) has really facilitated the travel between the two countries. Our visa on arrival facility is yet another added advantage.” “And, of course, we also offer lip-smacking vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian food.” He added.
Speaking on the occasion, Michael Savage, Founder and Managing Director, African Unique Safaris Ltd said: “I wanted a unique experience in comparison with the entire African continent. And, Rwanda gave me exactly that. While the mountain gorillas were instrumental in bringing me to the country, it was the warm and loving Rwandans that kept me there! I’m in awe of the country’s rich and vibrant culture, cleanliness, low corruptions levels, and so many other interesting aspects.”
According to a Gallup Report published in June 2018, Rwanda is the second safest country in Africa. In the recent few years, Rwanda has welcomed innumerable Indian tourists and corporates, and intends to see the numbers growing in 2020.
