Hotels, suppliers in Rwanda count losses as Chogm is suspended
Friday May 21 2021
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The postponement of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm 2021) has cast a dark shadow on Rwanda’s ailing economy, which has been severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
The country’s service sector, particularly retail, leisure and hospitality and conference tourism, which collectively account for most jobs in the country, is the worst-hit.
Although Rwanda was ready and will still host the meeting on a yet to be announced later date, local businesses are struggling to stay afloat after spending resources on upgrading their facilities and hiring staff ahead of the meeting.