As the global travel industry gears up for the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, Uganda is set to shine as a beacon of cultural vibrancy and natural beauty. From November 4th-6th, the “Pearl of Africa” will showcase its rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and authentic experiences at Excel London (Stand S13-210), inviting travel enthusiasts and […]
The Uganda Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT), in collaboration with the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), held the National Air Transport Facilitation Committee (NATFC) meeting at Entebbe International Airport, in Entebbe Town, on October 29th, 2025. The meeting focused on strengthening coordination among key aviation and government stakeholders to enhance Uganda air transport facilitation, […]
Today marks a significant milestone for Uganda’s tourism and aviation sectors as the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda Airlines held a strategic meeting to strengthen their collaboration. Led by Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) CEO Ms. Juliana Kagwa and Uganda Airlines C.E.O Ms. Jennifer Bamuturaki, the discussions focused on aligning efforts to promote Destination Uganda […]
Imagine a lake so vast it could engulf entire countries. Welcome to Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake and the world’s second-largest freshwater lake, a shimmering giant that sprawls across 68,800 km². Comparable in size to Ireland, Lake Victoria is a breathtaking natural marvel shared by three nations namely; Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. More than just […]
Daallo Airlines, a Somali-owned carrier based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has officially launched its operations in Uganda, marking a pivotal milestone in its expansion strategy across East Africa. The airline commenced weekly flights from Entebbe International Airport to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, operating every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This move strengthens Daallo Airlines’ […]
As the clock ticks toward November 1st, 2025, anticipation is mounting in Mbale City in the highland region of Uganda for the return of the Elgon Half Marathon, spearheaded by Uganda’s Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei. This year’s sporting adventure event promises to elevate the growing wave of marathon tourism in Uganda, blending elite athletics with […]
The global celebration of World Tourism Day (WTD) is set to take place in Arua City, Uganda, on September 27th, 2025, under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” This marks a significant moment for the West Nile region in Uganda, as Arua emerges as a new host for this prestigious international event, organized by the […]
The MV Kalangala, Uganda’s primary public ferry connecting Entebbe to Kalangala on Lake Victoria’s Ssese Islands, has fully resumed its daily operations following a three-month maintenance period in Tanzania. The vessel, managed by National Oil Distributors Limited (NODL), completed its mandatory dry-dock checks in Mwanza and returned to the route on August 29, with full […]
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in collaboration with key stakeholders, proudly announced the launch of the Rwenzori Tourism Destination Management Plan (TDMP) at a high-profile event held in the Rwenzori region. The initiative, unveiled on Friday, August 22nd, 2025 in Kampala, Uganda marks a significant milestone in positioning the Rwenzori Mountains near Kasese as a competitive, […]
Kampala Executive Aviation (KEA) has announced the commencement of scheduled flights to Bugungu, a key gateway to Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda, starting October 1st, 2025. Murchison Falls National Park is the largest wildlife / safari park in Uganda, located in north-western Uganda (4 hr 8 min (234.2 km) via Kampala-Masindi) best known for […]