Abstract:
The general objective of this study was is to assess the impacts of the tourism on economic
development of touristic areas of Rwanda. The specific objectives of study are: to identify the
components within tourism, to examine the economic impacts of tourism in Musanze district
and to find out how the local communities can have more direct economic benefits from
tourism. The results show that all respondents have strong agree with the researcher that the
components within tourism are Travel services/ tour operators, Transport (including
airfares), Accommodation, Food and beverages, Visiting attractions, Recreation and leisure
and Other services. The results show that the economic impacts of tourism in Musanze
district are Revenue, Job Creation, Cultural Preservation, Infrastructure Development,
Improved quality of Life, Job opportunities, Tourism is good for TOURISTIC AREAS,
Tourism encourages conservation, Promoted local enterprises, Transport infrastructure
improved, Improved the housing condition, Improved the agriculture activities, Increased
local employment opportunities, Promoted local enterprises, Sustainable use of natural
resources, improved market infrastructures and it helped to reduce poverty and inequality.
The results show that the tourism enhancing Local People’s Earnings and Savings, access to
Health Services, access to Education Services, food Security, access to Clean Water, source
of Cooking Energy, possession of communication equipment, taming of Domestic Animals,
Tourism contributed to the creation and growth of entrepreneurship activities, Tourism
increased skill base and New facilities and infrastructure, Tourism increased employment
opportunities, Tourism was a Chanel for Marketing Agricultural Produce, Tourism
enhanced Local People’s Earnings and Savings, Tourism generated significant economic
activity, creating jobs, and boosting local businesses, Tourism facilitated cultural exchange
and fosters social connections., Tourism provided a platform for networking and
collaboration among businesses and organizations, Tourism helped to promote tourism and
boost local economies by attracting visitors from around the world, Tourism promoted
education, research, and innovation, Tourism enhanced the quality of life for individuals and
communities,
