Mestil Hotel & Residences, perched on Nsambya Hill with stunning views of the city skyline, recently played host to the high-profile PAMOJA 27 Workshop for the Local Organising Committee and CAF Media (Confederation of African Football). The two-day event in the elegant Bunyonyi Ballroom brought together key stakeholders from Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania to review […]
Uganda’s hospitality industry is entering a new era of growth, led by iconic properties like Speke Resort Munyonyo. The upcoming Travel Partner Showcase on April 9th, 2026, highlights the country’s readiness to compete in luxury travel, MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions), and destination experiences. Nestled along Lake Victoria, the resort offers a blend […]
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is set to officially launch the highly anticipated Kampala City Festival 2025 today at City Hall, marking the revival of a beloved city celebration first popularized during Jennifer Musisi’s tenure as executive director. The event, teased on August 4th via an X post by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), […]
Mark your calendars for an unmissable opportunity to elevate your business in the vibrant world of travel and tourism! On 28th August 2025, the prestigious Sheraton Kampala Hotel will host the Spotlight Travel Expo Kampala, a dynamic Business-to- Business workshop designed to connect Uganda’s leading hotel groups, airlines, tourism organizations, and safari lodges with global […]
The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2025 is fast approaching, and the excitement is palpable. This prestigious Uganda travel trade event, is set to take place at the Lakeside resort of the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda promises to be a melting pot of global tourism leaders, innovative business opportunities, and the breathtaking […]
World Tourism Day, celebrated each year on 27 September, is the global observance day fostering awareness of tourism’s social, cultural, political and economic value and the contribution that the sector can make towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive social and economic impact. Both developed and developing economies […]
Hera Hotel Kampala, situated in Lubaga Division, one of the five divisions that make up Kampala City, opened doors to Ugandan citizens, international travellers and expatriates returning to Uganda last month of December. Located in Lubaga Division – sometime spelled as “Rubaga”, an area of cultural and historical heritage to the Buganda Kingdom, only 90 […]