The fair, which ran from October 10 to 12, was officially inaugurated by the Polish Minister of Tourism and Sports.
Through the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Rwandan companies joined global participants in showcasing the country's diverse tourism offerings.
Godfrey Rurangwa, Business Operations Manager at Makario Safaris, expressed that the fair provided an invaluable opportunity to build connections and learn from industry peers.
"We were able to engage with counterparts in the sector, exchange ideas about potential collaborations, and discuss ways to mutually promote our platforms in both Rwanda and Poland. This is a great starting point to attract tourists from Poland and the region," he said.
Rurangwa also expressed his gratitude to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Rwandan Embassy in Poland for their logistical and institutional support.
Similarly, Walter Marcel, representing Mapendano Voyages, also thanked the RDB for facilitating participation.
He noted that the fair was an excellent platform to highlight Rwanda's attractions, including Nyungwe, Akagera National Park (home to the Big Five), and the gorillas in Virunga National Park.
"It is a privilege for us to be present at TT Warsaw 2025. Rwanda is a country of remarkable beauty, with stunning landscapes, safety, and cleanliness, it deserves to be visited more," he said.
For Marcel, the fair provided a unique opportunity to directly engage with visitors and Polish tourism professionals, dispelling misconceptions and offering concrete reasons for future travelers to choose Rwanda.
Both Rurangwa and Marcel stressed shared goals, such as strengthening commercial ties between agencies, exchanging digital promotion tools, and creating offers tailored to the European market.
Participants from Rwanda believe TT Warsaw 2025 has laid the foundation for the sustainable development of tourism between Rwanda and Poland.
Aimable Rutagarama, Chairman of the Chamber of Tourism, explained that the fair provided a valuable opportunity to tap into new markets and showcase Rwanda's attractions to the world, positioning the country as a gateway to the region.
Karirima Aimable Ngarambe
