The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has earmarked Rwf3.5 billion shillings (US$3.7Million) for the marketing of the country’s tourism sector post the coronavirus pandemic.
The Head of RDB Clare Akamanzi confirmed this during a Parliamentary budget hearing
Speaking on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 during a budget hearing session with the Standing Committee on National Budget and Patrimony she detailed out RDB’s proposed spending for the 2020/2021 financial year.
She said that the sector has been severely hit by the Covid-19 pandemic which shook its revenue projections, and the revenue sharing programme which has over the years significantly empowered residents living in the vicinity of national parks.
“Tourism marketing after Covid-19 will mainly help ensure that people have trust again in visiting Rwanda. It will also help us to look for clients from both Rwanda and abroad for local (hospitality and tourism) companies,” she said.
