Kagame was speaking yesterday in New York, Unites States, while attending the screening of “Rwanda: The Royal Tour” documentary film. The documentary was premiered on Monday in Chicago.
On Tuesday evening, the documentary was screened at the legendary Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York.
The event was attended by President Kagame accompanied by First Lady Jeannette Kagame. Also present was the documentary’s creator, Peter Greenberg, CBS News Travel Editor.
Kagame and Greenberg engaged in a question-and-answer session with the audience after film’s screening.
Addressing a packed house at the Guggenheim, Kagame noted that “I am pleased to have had the opportunity to be Peter Greenberg’s guide in this film and to show a wider audience what Rwanda has to offer”.
“The goal of tourism and conservation in Rwanda is not only to increase visitor and revenue numbers but also to ensure that the benefits are both sustainable and shared by all our people,” he added.
Greenberg said that it was a special opportunity for him to see Rwanda through the eyes of the president.
“What an amazing transformation Rwanda has had as a country, and what a special opportunity for me and my audience to see Rwanda through the eyes of its President,” he noted.
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The film features Greenberg’s weeklong travels through Rwanda, led by President Kagame showcasing the visual diversity that Rwanda has to offer.
Together, the two went gorilla trekking through Volcanoes National Park, jet-skied in Lake Kivu, explored Nyungwe Forest National Park on an elevated canopy walkway, and saw a variety of wildlife during a safari through Akagera National Park.
In addition to being lauded for its natural attractions and wildlife – Rwanda is one of only three places where travellers can see the world’s 880 remaining mountain gorillas in their natural habitat – the country is also recognized as one of Africa’s most exciting new luxury travel destinations.
Rwanda is witnessing exponential growth in its tourism revenues from $200million in 2010 to above $400 million in 2016.
The documentary will be broadcasted on National Broadcaster, Rwanda Television on Friday at 7:00pm.
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