The Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) has taken a significant step towards revolutionizing the country’s hospitality industry through a landmark partnership with Belgium’s Enabel, a development agency specializing in international cooperation. A substantial grant of 260,000 Euros will support a comprehensive overhaul of Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) training programs, ensuring […]
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) welcomed Juliana Kagwa, the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer , in a significant leadership transition that has sparked optimism across the country’s tourism sector. Juliana Kagwa, a seasoned marketing and management expert, officially assumed the role on May 21, 2025, succeeding Lilly Ajarova, who has now transitioned to the role […]
Amos Wekesa, a prominent Ugandan tourism entrepreneur and founder of Great Lakes Safaris Limited, led a successful morning session in Lithuania aimed at introducing East African destinations to Lithuanian tour operators. Amos Wekesa made waves in Lithuania, showcasing the wonders of East Africa to Lithuanian tour operators in a session organized by Turkish Airlines. Highlighting […]
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, […]
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 […]
One Yemen national identified as Al-Maamari Maged Mutahar Ali was arrested after being found with 26 pieces of Rhino horns weighing 15 kilograms during luggage check at Entebbe International Airport – Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) media statement said. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) canine unit officials, discovered the horns weighing 15 kilograms as they were checking […]
Uganda Airlines, Uganda’s national flag carrier has completed feasibility studies on a number of routes the National Carrier plans to fly to. Some of the routes in question include Mumbai in India, London in United Kingdom, Goma and Lubumbashi (both in the Democratic Republic of Congo). Owing to the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has […]
MV Kalangala ferry revise schedule to ease travel and also prevent spread of COVID-19 during the festive season with new ferry timetable between 22nd – 28th December 2021 and 29th December to 02nd January 2021. Just like accommodation providers in the floating Ssese Islands are limiting guest numbers and meeting attendee numbers, MV Kalangala vessel […]
Ekyooto Ha Mpango cultural festival takes place between place 25-28 November, showcasing Tooro Kingdom’s rich history and cultural heritage. Ekyooto Ha Mpango festival launched by King Oyo during the 26th coronation ceremony aims at showcasing the best of Tooro’s rich heritage through various activities in art, music, fashion, food, sports, business clinics plus the breathtaking tourism […]
REPAIRS AT LWERA SWAMP ALONG THE KAMPALA- MASAKA HIGHWAY (MASAKA ROAD: ROAD IN UGANDA) EFFECTIVE THURSDAY 11th November 2021 The Kampala–Masaka Road is a road in the Central Region of Uganda, connecting the capital city of Kampala (Uganda’s capital and start point of most of the Uganda safaris to western region national parks and Kampala […]