Uganda mounted a highly successful campaign at the Warsaw International Tourism and Travel Fair (TT Warsaw) over the weekend, cementing its position as a premier destination for adventure and high-quality speciality coffee in the Central and Eastern European market. The…
In a strategic move to solidify its position as one of Africa’s most captivating travel destinations, Uganda successfully hosted the Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Lusaka, Zambia, from October 17–19. Held under the evocative theme “Experience the Pearl of Africa,” the…
Uganda’s tourism sector is set for a major leap forward, as the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) and the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) have joined forces with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to launch a new, digitally-driven era for the…
Uganda’s tourism sector is no longer just a collection of stunning landscapes and unique wildlife; it has emerged as a multi-faceted engine of national development. According to Senior Presidential Advisor on Tourism and former CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board…
Uganda’s ambitious drive to transform its tourism and oil and gas sectors, key pillars of its economic future, faces a significant setback after the Ministry of Works and Transport announced the suspension and slowdown of several critical road construction projects…
Uganda’s tourism sector is set for a significant transformation following a high-level meeting where the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA), the European Union and over 20 global development partners convened to address critical challenges and chart a sustainable path forward. This…
Uganda is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to enhance air connectivity and bolster its thriving tourism sector. A high-level Ugandan delegation, led by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Tom Butime, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, engaged in a…
In a highly productive session this week, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), led by Ms. Juliana Kagwa, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), engaged with key development partners to strategise on accelerating the growth of Uganda’s promising tourism sector. The discussions,…
In a bid to fast-track the growth of Uganda’s tourism industry, the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) has engaged in a marketing partnership with Uganda Airlines. The partnership came to light following a strategic meeting held a few days ago between…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Juliana Kagwa, who was appointed today to lead the organisation that’s key at promoting Uganda’s tourism sector. Her appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has officially launched the National Marketing Strategy for Uganda’s Tourism Sector, a comprehensive framework designed to promote and position Destination Uganda on the global stage. This initiative, code-named the Uganda National Destination Marketing Strategy 2024/25-2028/29,…
Uganda is proudly participating in the Arabian Trade Market (ATM 2025) at the World Trade Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The event, officially opened by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, provides a platform for Uganda…
To streamline Uganda’s mortgage financing sector, the Central Bank has tabled before Parliament a Bill that seeks to protect borrowers’ properties from being attached. The Mortgage Refinancing Institutions Bill 2025, which was tabled before the Parliament last week, states that…
Dr. James Musinguzi has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), replacing Sam Mwandha, whose two-year contract has ended. His appointment marks a pivotal moment for UWA, promising new strategies and initiatives to elevate…
On September 8th, 2021, Parliament adopted a raft of recommendations to revive the economy, currently battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, key among which is the implementation of a Tourism Development Levy. “The Committee proposes a levy of $10 to be…