Uganda Tourism Board get New Directors

The 4th Board of Directors of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) was inaugurated by The Uganda Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA), Hon. Col. (Rtd) Tom R. Butime September 30th in a ceremony held at the Mestil Hotel and Residencies in Kampala.

Uganda Tourism Board is a Government agency mandated to market Uganda across the East Africa region, African Continent and internationally, promote quality assurance in tourist facilities through training, grading and classification, promote tourism investment and act as a liaison for the Uganda private sector.

The new Board of Directors of Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) succeeds the 3rd board of directors who were awarded certificates of service as acknowledgment for commendable performance during their time in office.

Some of the dignitaries that graced the ceremony included the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities-Uganda, Mrs. Doreen Katusiime, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Deputy Resident Representative of Uganda, Ms. Sheila Nagatia, UTB Deputy Chief Executive Officer UTB, Bradford Ochieng, the Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, Mr. Sam Mwandha, the Chief Executive Officer Uganda Hotel Owners’ Association , Jean Byamugisha and individual representation of some of the members of the private sector.

During his congratulatory remarks, the Hon. Minister tasked the members of the new Board to lead the fast-tracking of the sector recovery from the impacts of COVID-19.

“The pandemic has more or less leveled the ground for competition and it’s now our duty to claim our due share of the market as all destinations struggle to rebuild themselves from the COVID-19 mess.”

The Minister also called for no further delay of Brand Destination Uganda, stating that there is no way we can position ourselves without branding the destination.

“Every citizen must appreciate and promote the brand. This way, we shall turn all Ugandans into destination ambassadors.”

The Hon Minister then inaugurated the team appointed to constitute the 4th Board of Directors of Uganda Tourism Board, mostly composed of the previous board members, effective today, September 30, 2020 for a period of three years, as follows:

1. Hon. Daudi Migereko, the Chairperson of the Board representing (Hoteliers/Investors)

2. Dr. Katende Suleiman, Member representing Uganda Tourism Association (UTA)

3. Mrs. Suzan Muhwezi Kabonero, member representing Hospitality/Accommodation providers

4. Mr. Kirya Eddy, Member representing Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO)

5. Ms. Biriggwa Yewagnesh Mamo Yogi, Member representing Private Aviation industry

6. Mr. Lyazi Vivian, Member representing the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA)

7. Mr. Mwanja Paul, Member representing the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

8. Mr. Chemonges Mongea Sabila, Member representing Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)

9. Mr. Ronald Kagwa, Member representing National Planning Authority
11. Ms Lilly Ajarova, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ex-officio Member and Secretary to the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)

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