The visit, held on April 23, 2026, saw staff tour various sections of the memorial and receive a detailed briefing on how the Genocide was planned and executed. They were also taken through Rwanda\u2019s post-genocide recovery journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The employees later laid wreaths at the burial site where more than 105,000 genocide victims are laid to rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The General Manager of Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton, Aditya Chacko, encouraged staff, particularly young employees, to uphold values of unity, resilience, and responsibility in their daily work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe attitude of Rwandans, your courage, and your ambitions all demonstrate that you have chosen not to be defined by a painful past. I wish you continued progress,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Deputy Spokesperson of the Rwanda Defence Force, Lt Col Simon Kabera, emphasized the importance of educating young people about the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi and the ideology that led to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He urged them to actively counter genocide denial and distortion, particularly on social media platforms widely used by youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur young people should learn how the Genocide was planned and executed, understand the path it took, and remain vigilant against those who still promote genocidal ideology so that it never happens again,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further noted that commemorating the Genocide against the Tutsi is not only a national responsibility but also a shared human duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Karambizi Oleg Olivier, an official from the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement responsible for strategies against genocide denial and revisionism, called on hotel staff to develop a deeper understanding of Rwanda\u2019s history so they can accurately inform visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He noted that, as hospitality workers engaging with many international guests, they have a responsibility not only to provide services but also to ensure visitors receive truthful accounts of Rwanda\u2019s history, especially in cases where misinformation may exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Management of Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Kigali reiterated their commitment to supporting Rwanda\u2019s development agenda, including contributing to the country\u2019s positioning as a leading tourism destination and supporting economic growth through job creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
VIDEO: Staff from Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton Kigali recently visited the Nyanza Genocide Memorial as part of the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
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