Effects of genocide on Rwandan tourism development: a case of ORTPN
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2009-06
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Kampala International University.College of Economics and Management
Abstract
The research was conducted in Rwandese de Tourisme et des Par/cs Nationaux
which is found in the Rwandan capital-Kigali. The research topic was on the
effects of Rwandan genocide on the development of tourism industry in
Rwanda. The case study of the research was in Rwandese de Tourisme et des
Pares Nationaux (ORTPN). The total percentage of the respondents was 60;-
there were 10 Political leaders, 10 RTB officials, 10 tourists and 30 community
members were involved in the study.
The research was guided by the research questions of study. The first question
sought to find out the effects of the 1994 civil war on the tourism industry in
Rwanda. The study findings reveled that; decrease in national GDP,
destruction of wildlife habitants, destruction, of forests, decline in number of
tourist, and loss of wildlife.
The second research question sought to find out the causes of 1994 Rwandan
genocide. The findings of the study revealed that; ethic discrimination, Hutu
dominance of leadership, assassination of the president, poor control of the
army, and exploitation of minority groups were the answers given by the
respondents.
The third research question sought to find out the steps which should be taken
to revive Rwanda's tourism glory. The findings revealed that; Infrastructure
development, political stability, reduction of tourist charges, marketing of the
industry and training of tourism staff were the answers given by the
respondents.
Conclusions and recommendations were then made after analyzing and
interpreting data.
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Research dissertation submitted to the faculty of Business and Management in partial fulfillment for the requirement of the award of the degree of Tourism and Hotel Management of Kampala International University
Keywords
Genocide, Rwandan, Tourism, Development