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, […]
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 […]
Uganda’s motorsport scene has reached new heights with the Mbarara City Rally 2025, a thrilling event that has cemented Mbarara’s status as a premier rallying destination. As the second round of the African Rally Championship (ARC) and the third round of the National Rally Championship (NRC), this year’s rally attracted top-tier talent from across the […]
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) recently kicked off a landmark conservation effort with the 2025 Bwindi-Sarambwe Mountain Gorilla and Chimpanzee Census, officially launched by Uganda Wildlife Authority’s new Executive Director, Dr. James Musinguzi, on May 6th, 2025 at the Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation (ITFC) in Ruhija. This initiative marks the sixth gorilla census in […]
Turkish Airlines is taking bold steps to elevate Uganda’s tourism profile in Europe, partnering with Ugandan tourism entrepreneur Amos Wekesa to promote the East African nation in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Amos Wekesa, the founder of Great Lakes Safaris Limited, revealed the collaboration in a recent X post, highlighting the airline’s invitation to deliver presentations […]