Uganda’s tourism sector is celebrating a major victory. Amos Wekesa, Founder and CEO of Great Lakes Safaris, has been awarded the African Cultural & Eco-Tourism Award at the 2026 African Heritage Awards. The award recognises Wekesa’s outstanding leadership in promoting Uganda’s wildlife, rich culture, and sustainable tourism practices. Through Great Lakes Safaris, he has consistently […]
Uganda’s tourism sector took a major leap forward this week as the Uganda Tourism Board hosted the inaugural Uganda Tourism Symposium in Copenhagen. Held under the powerful theme “Building Sustainable Tourism Partnerships and Linkages,” the high-level event brought together Ugandan tourism stakeholders, Nordic and Baltic travel professionals, and private-sector leaders to forge stronger, more sustainable […]