Dr. Emmanuel Nsabimana is co-founder and chairperson of The Boonies Africa, a hospitality and tourism consultancy focused on East Africa, and an Associate Member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants. During seven years heading Rwan...
Dr. Emmanuel Nsabimana is co-founder and chairperson of The Boonies Africa, a hospitality and tourism consultancy focused on East Africa, and an Associate Member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants.
During seven years heading Rwanda's tourism regulations, he oversaw hotel licensing, grading and star classification, participated in the preparation and execution of more than 100 international MICE events, and represented Rwanda in East African Community discussions on regional tourism and hospitality policy. He holds a doctorate in Tourism and Hospitality Management from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa, and brings over 15 years of combined experience across the public sector, academia and private consultancy in the region.
A conversation I often have across East African markets goes something like this: An investor or lender, usually based outside the region, presents a feasibility model built around peak-season ...