Hortense Mazimpaka
February 8th, 2010 Posted by adminNAME: Hortense Mazimpaka
COUNTRY: Rwanda
BUSINESS: Moriah Hill Resort (Resort)
Hortense, 35 years old, co-owns Moriah Hill Resort, a beautiful get-away in Rwanda.
Hortense and her husband owned a small part of land on the shore of Lake Kivu. After building two small apartments on the land, they were able to secure a loan from the bank. The project grew into the resort it is today, which opened in July 2007.
Moriah Hill Resort features 18 rooms, a restaurant, a conference hall that seats 120, and one motorized boat that holds eight passengers. There are also kayaks for the lake recreations.
Hortense currently has 28 employees at the resort. She has recently secured more land and plans to expand the resort from 18 to 68 rooms, a fitness facility, more water sports and an artisanal shop featuring handicrafts made by women in the region.
The view of Hortense's resort from the lakeside.
By attending PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS, Hortense hopes to learn more about marketing her resorts and how to approach business challenges as they arise.
Hortense says that before starting her business, providing for five children was difficult, but her business has helped bring financial stability to her family.
Kayaking is one of the water sports offered at Moriah Hill Resort.
The resort's motorized eight-passenger boat, another recreational activity Moriah has to offer.
