The landscape of global travel is shifting beneath our feet. Today, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) in Uganda convened the World Tourism Day 2026 Thematic Conference under a forward-thinking theme: “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism.” Industry leaders, digital visionaries, and hospitality stakeholders gathered at the National ICT Innovation Hub […]
Uganda has achieved a significant milestone in its sporting and tourism ambitions by successfully hosting the second edition of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series from 16th to 19th September 2026 at Entebbe Golf Club. The event marked the country’s first professional golf tournament recognised by the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), offering world-ranking points […]
Today, stakeholders from across Uganda’s tourism sector gathered for the Tourism Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Finance Forum 2026. The event brought together tourism enterprises, financial institutions, investors, government representatives, development partners and business support organisations. Convened under the theme “Unlocking Finance for Uganda’s Tourism Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Building Investment-Ready Enterprises Through […]
Uganda’s young creatives took centre stage as Nordic diplomatic missions and Ugandan partners gathered in Kampala City for the Nordic-Uganda Partnership Day 2026, an initiative highlighting the role of youth, culture, creativity and collaboration in shaping new opportunities for Uganda’s economy and society. Held on 10th September 2026, the event was organised by the Embassies […]
Ugandan travellers can now book domestic and international flights directly from their mobile phones and pay entirely with mobile money, no international credit or debit card required. MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, in partnership with local travel management company Next Travel, has officially launched a digital travel booking platform called Travel by MoMo. The new […]
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has issued a strong reassurance to travelers, tourism partners, and the international community that Uganda remains safe for travel following recent media reports of Ebola cases linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In an official press release dated 18th May 2026, the Board clarified that Uganda has recorded […]
In a landmark move for conservation and tourism, Bugoma Central Forest Reserve has been officially handed over to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). The high-profile handover ceremony took place recently, presided over by the Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, alongside senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. This transfer […]
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) continues to drive quality improvement in the country’s hospitality sector with a targeted one-day training workshop for hoteliers in Wakiso District. The training, which took place on Tuesday, 21st April 2026, was held at the prestigious Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa-Kigo. Directors and Managers from various accommodation establishments […]
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has taken another important step toward strengthening aviation safety by engaging the Buwaya fishing community in a wildlife hazard management sensitization meeting. Held at St. Luke Church in Ssazi on Thursday, March 26th, 2026, the meeting focused on raising awareness about wildlife-related risks near Entebbe International Airport, Uganda’s primary […]
Uganda Airlines has just released exciting news for travelers heading to the Pearl of Africa. On 7th March 2026, the national carrier announced a short-term Uganda Airlines Boeing 787 wet lease partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. This ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) arrangement brings a Boeing 787 into service immediately to ensure seamless long-haul operations. […]