The serene shores of Lakeside Resort Kawuku, just outside Entebbe, transformed into a vibrant hub of cultural celebration on June 1st, 2025, as the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival brought together Ugandan and Chinese communities for a day of racing, drumming, and unity. The event, part of the global Dragon Boat Festival festivities, underscored the deepening […]
The Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) has taken a significant step towards revolutionizing the country’s hospitality industry through a landmark partnership with Belgium’s Enabel, a development agency specializing in international cooperation. A substantial grant of 260,000 Euros will support a comprehensive overhaul of Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) training programs, ensuring […]
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has taken a significant step toward enhancing aviation excellence by signing a Management Service Agreement (MSA) with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on May 27, 2025. This landmark partnership, formalized on the sidelines of the AFI Aviation Symposium in Zimbabwe, aims to elevate training standards across Uganda’s aviation […]
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) welcomed Juliana Kagwa, the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer , in a significant leadership transition that has sparked optimism across the country’s tourism sector. Juliana Kagwa, a seasoned marketing and management expert, officially assumed the role on May 21, 2025, succeeding Lilly Ajarova, who has now transitioned to the role […]
Amos Wekesa, a prominent Ugandan tourism entrepreneur and founder of Great Lakes Safaris Limited, led a successful morning session in Lithuania aimed at introducing East African destinations to Lithuanian tour operators. Amos Wekesa made waves in Lithuania, showcasing the wonders of East Africa to Lithuanian tour operators in a session organized by Turkish Airlines. Highlighting […]
The Ministry of Tourism-Uganda recently announced Juliana Kagwa as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), marking a significant leadership transition for a sector that contributes 7.7% to the East Africa nation’s GDP. Juliana Kagwa’s appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), replacing Lilly Ajarova, […]
Volcanoes Safaris, a leader in eco-tourism, has been nominated for the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. Their Mount Gahinga Lodge, located at the base of the Virunga Volcanoes in Uganda, is a highlight, offering guests a unique blend of luxury and conservation-focused experiences. The lodge, established in 2002 by founder Praveen Moman, […]
At the 2025 London Coffee Festival held at Newman Breweries, Ugandan coffee producers captivated global audiences with their rich, sustainable brews, showcasing the country’s finest arabicas and robustas. Supported by the UK Trade Partnerships programme (UKTP) and the International Trade Centre, in collaboration with the Uganda Coffee Federation, six Ugandan coffee companies highlighted their journey […]
The Uganda Tourism Board short for UTB (the national body responsible for promoting Uganda as a top tourism destination) officially launched its National Marketing Strategy for the tourism sector on the 15th May, 2025, setting an ambitious goal to elevate Uganda’s position on the global tourism map. The Uganda Marketing Strategy launch event, held on […]
On May 16, 2025, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the Uganda Conservation agency welcomed the Uganda Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Tourism, and Industry to the nearly complete Mbale Regional Zoo, a landmark project poised to open its gates in July 2025. Spanning 37 of its allocated 62 acres, the Mbale Regional Zoo is already generating buzz […]