{"id":58657,"date":"2023-11-22T15:04:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/third-edition-of-east-african-regional-tourism-expo-kicks-off-in-nairobi"},"modified":"2023-11-22T15:58:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T15:58:55","slug":"third-edition-of-east-african-regional-tourism-expo-kicks-off-in-nairobi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/policy\/third-edition-of-east-african-regional-tourism-expo-kicks-off-in-nairobi","title":{"rendered":"Third edition of East African Regional Tourism Expo kicks off in Nairobi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The annual regional travel fair, East African Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE), opened on November 20 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.<\/p>\n<p>The expo, which brought together over 250 exhibitors, is scheduled for November 20-22. The EARTE aims to showcase the region\u2019s diverse tourism offerings to consumers and trade, hosted by the East African Community partner states on a rotational basis.<\/p>\n<p>The expo has been combined with the Magical Kenya Tourism Expo (MKTE) to create more value and enhance engagement for all participants.<\/p>\n<p>Rwanda\u2019s High Commissioner to Kenya, Martin Ngoga, during the opening, lauded Kenya for hosting the expo emphasising its importance.<\/p>\n<p>He disclosed that the MKTE does not only offer an opportunity to market the tourism potential of each East African country but also in the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe faster we can get to that level where we market our potential together as a region the better because together we are stronger. I applaud the statistics, particularly on the contribution of tourism. It has been growing in my own country and in the whole EAC,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Ngoga also emphasised that Rwanda welcomes everyone to experience its beautiful terrain, including the unique offerings of Akagera National Park and the canopy walk in Nyungwe Forest.<\/p>\n<p>Nyungwe National Park was recently designated as UNESCO heritage sites due to its rich fauna and flora.<\/p>\n<p>Rwanda&#8217;s High Commissioner Martin Ngoga delivers remarks at the opening of the annual regional travel fair, East African Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE),in Nairobi on November 20 .<\/p>\n<p>He stated that Rwanda\u2019s national airline intends to expand its coverage to additional destinations after the recent addition of Paris, bringing the total to 24 destinations. He urged tourists and other potential buyers at the expo to stop by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) stand for further information.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have what it takes to be a premier tourist destination. To leverage the attractions we have, we need to work together through various initiatives, such as joint tourism promotion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe EARTE is among the key initiatives that we have embarked on as part of implementing the Regional Tourism Marketing Strategy 2021 &#8211; 2025 aimed at increasing visitor arrivals to pre-pandemic levels of 7.2 million by the end of 2024,\u201d said Annette Ssemuwemba Mutaawe, who was representing the Secretary General of the East African Community.<\/p>\n<p>Moses Nezehose, founder of Gorilla Expedition Safaris is among the Rwandans participating at the expo for the third time. He highlighted the impact of this event.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe get to meet serious buyers here who are ready to expand their businesses in Rwanda. It has been productive which is why we keep coming back,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Magical Kenya Travel Expo is Kenya\u2019s annual flagship travel trade fair that brings together tourism stakeholders, partners, and media from some of Kenya\u2019s key source markets in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.<\/p>\n<p>The inaugural Regional Tourism Expo was hosted by the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) in October 2021 in Arusha, while the second edition was hosted by the Republic of Burundi in September 2022 in Bujumbura.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\">Rwanda<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Rwanda. The annual regional travel fair, East African Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE), opened on November 20 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. 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