Entebbe International Airport has officially become the beating heart of Uganda’s tourism renaissance. In 2025 the airport handled a staggering 2.49 million international passengers, a jaw-dropping 340% increase from the 565,541 passengers recorded during the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in 2020. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) announced the milestone, crediting new regional routes […]
The Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) proudly announces the newest corporate member, Asante Aviation. This strategic partnership strengthens Uganda’s tourism value chain by integrating world-class aviation services with sustainable and luxury-focused travel experiences. Asante Aviation, a trusted name in Ugandan aviation since its establishment, operates from Entebbe International Airport and holds full licensing from […]
Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is making a strong impression at Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (MITT) 2026, Russia’s largest travel and tourism expo. At stand B4003 in Moscow’s Crocus Expo, the Ugandan team is showcasing the country as Africa’s diverse “Pearl” to over 24,000 attendees from 190 countries. Dressed in vibrant traditional attire, […]
Ugandan safari operator Amos Wekesa recently visited the government-owned Kigali Golf Resort in Rwanda and returned with a powerful message for Uganda’s tourism industry: golf and wildlife can be the perfect partnership. While exploring the resort’s world-class 18-hole course, tennis courts, swimming pools, and restaurants, Wekesa noticed something striking, dozens of foreign golfers were not […]
On March 8th, 2026, Kenyan President William Ruto announced the official launch of the Kenya-Uganda Standard Gauge Railway extension, set to take place on March 20th in Kisumu alongside Ugandan President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Once completed in 2028, this 273-kilometre Standard Gauge Railway stretch from Naivasha to Malaba will slash the current 14-hour road […]
Uganda is celebrating a historic moment in global athletics. On March 8th, 2026, 25-year-old Ugandan distance-running sensation Jacob Kiplimo stormed to victory at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon, clocking an official 57:20. World Athletics has ratified the time, confirming it as the new half marathon world record. This incredible performance shaves a full 10 seconds […]
Uganda is buzzing with excitement as the Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Bahinduka Mugarra Martin officially launched the celebrations for World Wildlife Day 2026. This year’s global theme, “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods,” perfectly aligns with Uganda’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. The launch event, held recently, […]
In a landmark achievement for wildlife conservation, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has unveiled the results of the first-ever comprehensive chimpanzee census in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Led by Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Executive Director, Dr. James Musinguzi, the census confirms a thriving population of 426 chimpanzees across the park’s lush, mist-shrouded forests. This baseline […]
The Rwenzori Marathon 2026 is set to make history as Uganda’s first internationally certified marathon, achieving the prestigious World Athletics Label Road Race status. Hosted in the stunning Kasese district, this event is not only a milestone for Ugandan athletics but also the only certified marathon of its kind in East Africa. Runners can expect […]
In a bustling display of African innovation and connectivity, the Uganda Tourism Board made a significant impact at the 20th edition of Meetings Africa, held from February 23rd to 25th, 2026, in Johannesburg. As a premier platform for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) across the continent, this event brought together over 300 exhibitors and […]