The planned projects will mark the debut of The Ritz-Carlton in the luxury safari market and the opening of the second JW Marriott safari camp in Kenya Marriott International, Inc. today unveiled plans to open two luxury tented safari camps…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has announced a comprehensive initiative to register and license all tourism enterprises in the country, aiming to identify and eliminate illegal operators. This move targets all unlicensed tourism enterprises, including hotels, restaurants, guest houses, tour…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Emirates Airlines have signed a partnership agreement aimed at promoting Uganda’s diverse tourism offerings to a global audience. The collaboration, announced by UTB CEO Lilly Ajarova, will showcase Uganda’s iconic tourist attractions, cultural landmarks,…
Chimpanzees: Photo: Internet As the world gears up to celebrate World Wildlife Day today, Uganda stands at the forefront of efforts to connect people with the planet, particularly in the realm of wildlife conservation, and several success stories have been…
Uber and Bolt have announced plans to resume operations in Tanzania, after weeks of controversy. The companies were forced to suspend services in Tanzania following the government’s regulatory changes that were enforced effectively from March, 2022. In March this year,…
MTN Uganda and the Kingdom of Tooro have enjoyed a cordial relationship over the years. This is envisaged through the various initiatives jointly undertaken by the kingdom and MTN. This partnership is underpinned by a cooperation agreement signed between MTN…
The Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) has called for the establishment of a committee to lead the return of Ugandan artefacts from foreign museums. Herbert Byaruhanga, the President of UTA made the call on Tuesday, 30 August 2022, as he and…
As the final competition draws closer, excitement has remained a staple in the ongoing MTN-sponsored Tooro Masaza bicycle races. With 8 races successfully completed in eight of the nine counties of Tooro Kingdom, preparations for the final MTN Tooro Kingdom…
Aleph Hospitality, the leading Dubai-based independent hotel management company, has solidified its presence in Uganda by taking over management of the Best Western Plus The Athena Hotel in Kampala. Best Western Plus The Athena is a contemporary four-star hotel situated…
Mbarara City Council has committed Shillings 100Million as part of its efforts to win the bid to host the East Africa Trade show 2022. Mbarara city is competing with Gulu city to host the East African Community Micro, Small, and…
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has signed a $8m deal (about Shs30b) with Space for Giants, an international charity organisation, to protect and conserve Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve. The agreement seeks to raise new investment capital to restore the wildlife…
Uganda has scrapped taxes on airlines using the Entebbe International Airport, a move that will make it cheaper for transiting passengers to travel through the facility. The move, which may not augur well for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), which…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has announced that come January 1, 2023, all tourism players in the country will require to be registered, and licensed by the Board. The UTB Chief Executive Officer, Lilly Ajarova made the pronouncement while speaking…
Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDBL), in partnership with the European Union, has announced a special call for eligible businesses in the tourism sector to apply for and receive up to Shs1 billion in grants and soft loans with flexible terms…
The rising costs of fuel and other essential items is expected to affect the growth of the domestic tour and travel industry, one of the reasons the sector has to find mitigating measures. The industry is mainly driven by transport,…