About Us

How do Institutions benefit from being a member of RHTEA.

RHTEA was conceptualized in 2008 and officially established in 2018 to provide a forum for hospitality and tourism practitioners to engage in dialogue, share experiences, and disseminate information to further the development of hospitality education and support the hospitality industry.

Today, RHTEA membership consists of universities, Technical and vocational education and training institutions, and consulting firms, all of which have a vested interest in hospitality. Our purpose is to contribute to the professional development and status of hospitality management education by playing an active role in curriculum development that enhances practical learning for competent professionals.

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To become a hub of Excellence and solution provider for training of professionals in the area of hospitality and tourism in the region

Our Mission

To champion practical and competent education through playing an active role in curriculum development and meaningful collaborations with value-based education providers and hospitality industry partners.

Our objectives​

To act as the independent hospitality industry education association in Rwanda. To encourage high standards in learning, teaching and research. To identify and communicate ‘good practice’, statistics and other information about qualifications in hospitality. To maintain links between education, employers and professional bodies.

RHTEA VALUES

RHTEA is anchored on three values of being Hospitable, Practical, and Supportive.

  • Hospitable: We promote the hospitable values of kindness, generosity, empathy, and a welcoming spirit.
  • Practical : We champion and promote practical knowledge development and dissemination.
  • Supportive : We are a future-oriented and supportive community of knoweldge advancing institutions championing best practices in hospitality management education, research and knowledge exchange.

Executive Committee

Meet the dedicated team leading RATA

Dr. Callixte KABERA

Chairperson

Clare Effiong

1st Voice Chairperson

RWEMAYIRE REKERAHO Pierre Claver

2nd Vice Chairperson

RUCHACHA Ngabo Michel

Chairperson

Mr. Alphone HABIMANA

Secretary Genaral

Become our member

If you are an Institution based in tourism & hospitality education
Apply on the link below