Uganda and Somalia share a long-standing partnership underpinned by political, security, and economic cooperation The Government of the Republic of Uganda will host the Second Session of the Uganda-Somalia Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) alongside an Investment and Business Summit from…
The Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) has officially inaugurated the UBA Agro-Industrialisation, Tourism, Mineral development, and Science (ATMS) Technical Working Group, with Stanbic Bank’s Executive Director and Head of Corporate and Investment Banking, Mr. Paul Bitature Muganwa, at the helm as…
Located in the new Sports City complex and just 20 minutes from Blaise Diagne International Airport Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 brands, today announced the opening Four Points by Sheraton Dakar Diamniadio, marking…
The communal spirit of the Maasai is reflected in the hotel’s design, with shared spaces like outdoor dining areas and a central bonfire encouraging interaction and connection Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s growing collection of characterful, independent hotels…
In a significant milestone for conservation efforts in Tanzania, EACOP Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA) to protect the country’s wildlife in project-affected areas. This agreement is expected to have a positive…
The presentation reported that 39 African countries have improved their scores since 2016, indicating that visa openness across Africa is at its highest level since the inception of the index On the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit, African…
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) announced today that its outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Lilly Ajarova, has been appointed as a Senior Presidential Advisor on Tourism. Ms. Ajarova, a respected figure in the Ugandan tourism industry, has served as UTB’s CEO…
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…
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…
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) on Wednesday launched its new destination brand Explore Uganda, The Pearl of Africa, as part of a tourism and media launch event held at the Sheraton Jumeriah Beach Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The launch…
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…
Key note Address by Morrison Rwakakamba, Board Chairman Uganda Investment Authority I thank you very much and congratulate top Brands in Uganda and Africa. Africa’s middle class is now 170 million people and expanding. As a result, Africa is set…
The Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Lilly Ajarova has today held a meeting with gold medalist Joshua Cheptegei and other sector players during which they discussed the possibility of using sports to boost Uganda’s tourism industry.
Tourist attractions in Uganda range from game parks, forests, lakes, rivers, mountains, and cultural heritage sites. The list of tourist attractions in Uganda is endless but we have decided to compile a list of the 10 most popular attractions that…
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak dealt with Uganda’s Tourism Industry a huge blow, but following the partial-lift of the lockdown, tourism in Uganda is once again thriving as a result of the birth of a rhino and gorillas. In a bid…