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 ...
Read More »Metropole Hotel Owner Demands Tax Waiver
Metropole Hotel CEO Mr Nara Krish has requested government for one year tax waiver. He says would enable the hospitality sector revive businesses. He argues that the grace period will enable struggling Metropole Hotel and others to improve revenue generation and capacity to pay taxes. “Our humble appeal to government is to exempt us from paying taxes for at least ...
Read More »Meseum Activists Call For Special Fund To Protect Community Museums
Meseum activists under their umbrella organisation,The Community Meseum Association are calling for special fund for the protection of various meseums in the country. Addressing media ahead of international meseums day slated for 18th May at Uganda Meseum, they argued that the fund once set up will boost research, training needs for community meseum care takers and promotions. “We appeal to ...
Read More »Sudhir Ruparelia Scoops Lifetime Tourism Achiever Award
City Tycoon Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has scooped 2019 lifetime tourism achiever award from Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)for his continued efforts in investing in tourism sector. Sudhir who owns numerous hotels in the country is expected to inject more $100million into Sese Island hotel this July. UTB organized the award in a bid to promote local tourism but also to appreciate ...
Read More »Uganda Tourism Board Registers Impressive Growth
Christmas is once again with us and its best moment to spend that money, take holiday from daily work and time for Merry making. As you plan your travel with your family for up-country journey to relax from full year work Uganda Tourism Board advise that you visit one of the tourist sites to enjoy good fresh air endowed with ...
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