Summary:
- According to Louis Turyagyenda Bishubeho, the chairperson of the tourism committee in Kisoro District Council, this appeal is substantiated by the presence of two renowned Gorilla National Parks: Mgahinga and Bwindi.
KISORO: Stakeholders within the tourism sector of Kisoro District are fervently advocating for the transformation and rebranding of Nyakabande Aerodrome into Gorilla Airport Kisoro.
According to Louis Turyagyenda Bishubeho, the chairperson of the tourism committee in Kisoro District Council, this appeal is substantiated by the presence of two renowned Gorilla National Parks: Mgahinga and Bwindi. Bishubeho emphasizes that the majority of flight landings at Nyakabande Aerodrome are driven by the diverse tourism offerings within Kisoro District.
He asserts that renaming the airport as Gorilla Airport would resonate more effectively with marketers and tourists compared to its current designation as Nyakabande Aerodrome.
Cue in Bishubeho….on Nyakabande Aerodrome… RR//
Expressing concern, Richard Munezero, the tourism officer for Kisoro District, highlighted the pressing issue regarding the current condition of Nyakabande Aerodrome. He fears that the airport’s inadequate state might dissuade tourists from choosing Nyakabande as their landing destination, potentially diverting them to neighboring Rwanda as the peak season approaches, thereby impacting revenue generation.
Cue in Munezero….on aerodrome… RR//
Abel Bizimana, the Kisoro District LCV, is actively engaging with the Ministry of Works and Transport to spearhead the upgrade and rebranding of Nyakabande Aerodrome into Gorilla Airport Kisoro.
Cue in Bizimana….on upgrading the airfield… RR//
I SUPPORT THE CARDINAL RESOLUTION OF THE KISORO DISTRICT STAKEHOLDERS FOR THE UPGRADING OF THE AREA AIRFIELD TO MATCH THE WORLD STANDARD GIVEN THE FACT THAT THERE’S THE GUERRILLA TOURISM POTENTIAL AS WELL AS THE SCENIC TOUR RESPECTIVELY