Tourism Uganda

The European Union (EU) is dedicated to supporting the tourism sector through various means such as financing, enhancing visibility, and promoting local involvement in tourism development, according to Jan Sadek, the EU Ambassador to Uganda. Ambassador Sadek made these remarks during a panel discussion on Sustainable Financing for Tourism held during the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) in Kampala. ...

In a remarkable stride towards conservation and tourism development, the National Forestry Authority (NFA) has partnered with the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) to establish a satellite zoo within Mbale forest reserve. This monumental initiative aims to mirror the esteemed facility in Entebbe and bring wildlife closer to the eastern region. Under the official handover ceremony, presided over by NFA’s ...

The global tourism industry has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, experiencing a significant decline in travel and tourism activities. As countries gradually recover from the crisis, the focus now shifts to revitalizing the tourism sector and adapting to the new realities of travel. One of the key lessons learned from the pandemic is the importance of digitization in ...

Kampala socialite, Sheilah Gashumba has faulted the Ministry Of Tourism for the poor results of the tourism industry in the country. She took to her social media pages and posted a video of popular comedian Trevor Noah advertising his country, South Africa. The comedian did the advert so well and it’s so enticing for anyone looking to visit the rainbow ...

On November 25, a total of 199 graduates will walk away with diplomas and certificates in various tourism-related disciplines. Most of the graduates seem to be girls with a number of 121 representing 61% of the total graduates. This means that the rest, 78 are the boy’s representing 39%. Mr Moses Kaneene, the deputy principal of Uganda Hotel and Tourism ...