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 […]
The picturesque town of Kasese, Uganda nestled at the foot of the majestic Rwenzori Mountains, is gearing up for an extraordinary event as the 2025 Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon captures global attention. Amos Wekesa, a prominent Ugandan tourism advocate and founder of Great Lakes Safaris Limited, shared an exciting update on X recently, stating 75% […]
On the 9th of May, 2025, the Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) welcomed Masheda Palms Resort as its newest corporate member, marking a significant step in promoting Uganda as a premier tourist destination. The announcement, shared via Association of Uganda Tour Operators’s official X account, underscores a growing partnership aimed at enhancing the East […]
The Busoga Kingdom, a cultural gem in eastern Uganda, is making waves in the global tourism scene following a high-profile workshop hosted by the United Nations Global Pulse at Jinja Nile Resort from May 7-9, 2025. The event, themed “The Future of Tourism 2040,” saw Busoga’s Tourism Official, Miss Walusimbi Doris, proudly representing the Busoga […]
Turkish Airlines recently announced the launch of direct, non-stop flights between Istanbul and Entebbe, set to commence in July 2025. This new route marks a significant milestone for Uganda’s aviation and tourism sectors, making Turkish Airlines the second airline to offer a direct European connection to Uganda, following Uganda Airlines’ – (Uganda National Airlines) London-Entebbe […]