Uganda’s hoteliers celebrated the Uganda hotel owners association – 25th anniversary, during the annual Hospitality Expo held at Hotel Africana in Kampala from August 1-3, 2025. The three-day event, supported by key institutions like the Uganda Tourism Board and Uganda Wildlife Authority, aimed to inspire new investments, support industry growth, and position Uganda as a...Read More
The 8th Edition of the Great African Cycling Safari (GACS) was officially launched in Kampala, Uganda, with Uganda Tourism Board CEO flagging off the 55-day, 6,000-kilometer journey across Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, and Kenya. The event, organized by the Pan African Federalist Movement in partnership with the EAC, promotes peace, regional integration, environmental conservation, and...Read More
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Board of Directors and Management team have convened a strategic retreat to strengthen Uganda’s tourism sector. The retreat includes guided visits to key tourism sites and hospitality establishments around Mbale, aimed at gaining deeper insights into the region’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and tourism infrastructure. A significant part of the...Read More
The Annual Hospitality Expo 2025, is scheduled for August 1-3 at Hotel Africana in Kampala, under the theme “Innovation, Investment & Sustainability in Hospitality.” The event will gather key stakeholders from the hospitality, tourism, and service sectors for three days of exhibitions, panel discussions, networking, and business development. The Expo will be officially opened by...Read More
During the 2nd UN Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference in Africa, Uganda’s delegation, led by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, held a bilateral meeting with Angola’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Marcio Daniel. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in tourism development, knowledge exchange, and regional cooperation. Both ministers recognized the importance of building...Read More
Arua City is preparing to host the 2025 World Tourism Day celebrations on September 27, focused on “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” The event aims to highlight tourism’s role in inclusive development and environmental resilience. During a planning meeting, officials emphasized the opportunity to position Arua as a tourism and investment hub, boosting visibility and regional...Read More
On July 10, 2025, the Uganda–Indonesia Business Forum in Jakarta marked a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties across sectors like tourism, trade, minerals, oil, gas, and digital innovation. The event united government officials, investors, and business leaders, highlighting Uganda’s strategic location, natural resources, and growing digital infrastructure as attractive investment opportunities. Trade between the...Read More
Uganda will host two major football tournaments—CHAN 2025 and AFCON 2027—in partnership with Kenya and Tanzania. These events present a prime opportunity to boost tourism and showcase Uganda’s culture and attractions. While exciting for football fans, these events also present a huge tourism opportunity, attracting global media and potential visitors. Uganda is looking forward to...Read More
The Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) and MTN Uganda have partnered to boost Uganda’s tourism. In a bid to promote tourism locally and internationally, UTA’s President met with MTN representatives to plan & lay groundwork for a long term partnership collaboration, focusing on leveraging digital solutions to grow the sector. The discussions focused on harnessing extensive...Read More
Uganda Tourism Board officially welcomes Juliana Kagwa as new CEO, replacing Lilly Ajarova. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and agribusiness across Africa, Prior to her appointment, Kagwa served as Group Sales and Marketing Director at Seed Co Group in South Africa and was Director of Corporate Relations at Diageo. She has demonstrated...Read More
