Sustainable Tourism Development in post-war Rwanda: Gisenyi
Varhela, Angela (2013)
Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013052711121
http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013052711121
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The main aim of the thesis is to reflect the current status of Tourism development in Rwanda post war, familiarized with sustainable local development and sustainable economic development and how the tourism can play a dynamic role for the country’s development. Moreover, this thesis work reflects the theoretical concept of sustainable development in tourism industry.
This study will show in general how the tourism industry in Rwanda develops the econ-omy sustainably and the analysis of some challenges met by this sector in post geno-cide Rwanda.
The results from the study discovered that to become an internationally recognized tourist destination, Rwanda requires to improve the infrastructure linked to tourism and hospitality, together with the amusement and leisure services in order to attract more tourists. In addition, it seems that there is still limited funding and investments in the tourism sector. Additional positive image, personnel with skills, effective destination marketing both at local and international level are required. Moreover, it was found that hotels of international standard are few, and mostly the cost of accommodation and the gorilla visit among others high for tourists. However, data disclosed that Rwanda is a safe country and is generally a low-cost destination. The people of Rwanda are friendly and hold an attractive rich culture.
This investigative study could assist in planning and deciding appropriate strategies to tourism directors in Rwanda. It can lead also to a competitive tourism industry. Hence, it is significant for the Rwandan government; policy makers and the stakeholders to address strongly the issues slowing down the tourism industry in Rwanda. It is expected that when these obstacles have been tackled, it will contribute toward sustainable tourism development in Rwanda.
This study will show in general how the tourism industry in Rwanda develops the econ-omy sustainably and the analysis of some challenges met by this sector in post geno-cide Rwanda.
The results from the study discovered that to become an internationally recognized tourist destination, Rwanda requires to improve the infrastructure linked to tourism and hospitality, together with the amusement and leisure services in order to attract more tourists. In addition, it seems that there is still limited funding and investments in the tourism sector. Additional positive image, personnel with skills, effective destination marketing both at local and international level are required. Moreover, it was found that hotels of international standard are few, and mostly the cost of accommodation and the gorilla visit among others high for tourists. However, data disclosed that Rwanda is a safe country and is generally a low-cost destination. The people of Rwanda are friendly and hold an attractive rich culture.
This investigative study could assist in planning and deciding appropriate strategies to tourism directors in Rwanda. It can lead also to a competitive tourism industry. Hence, it is significant for the Rwandan government; policy makers and the stakeholders to address strongly the issues slowing down the tourism industry in Rwanda. It is expected that when these obstacles have been tackled, it will contribute toward sustainable tourism development in Rwanda.