Rwanda a country in the Great Lakes region of Africa has great potential for tourism, it possesses great sceneries and wildlife; particularly gorillas and chimpanzees. In the aftermath of the gruesome genocide of 1994 that left more than 1 million Tutsis dead Rwanda is now like a phoenix being reborn from its ashes.
With a population of roughly 12 million, Rwanda is on the path of national unification where both Tutsis and Hutus embrace each other as proud nationals of their great country. The country has been transformed into a modern landscape, standing out as a model among other notable African countries. Driving through the serene environment of Kigali the capital city of Rwanda one cannot notice any traces of the most dreaded acts of the 1994 genocide for which the country was famously known.
In the area of hospitality, Kigali houses some of the finest hotels such as Radison Blu, Kigali Marriot hotel to mention but a few all at competitive prices. The hospitality industry has also extended to the rural areas of the country where a number of lodges are situated. The national flag carrier, Rwandan Airline has steadily improved adding value to the business environment by introducing new routes for clients.
Today the country offers great opportunities for foreign direct investment of benefit to hopeful foreign investors. The country is rated the second best favorable business destination in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The transformation of Rwanda has rekindled the once glaring hope of many country men and women for a better living in a country that was ravaged with killings based on ethnic groupings.
