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Allocate optimum resources to maximise Uganda’s tourism potential and accelerate post- pandemic recovery- UTA President, Mrs. Yogi Biriggwa says

Isa Kato, the Vice President of Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) makes remarks on behalf of Mrs Yogi Biriggwa, the President of UTA.

The Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) President, Mrs. Yogi Biriggwa, has urged the government and development partners to direct more efforts and resources to accelerate post-pandemic tourism sector recovery. In a World Tourism Day 2024 speech delivered on her behalf by Mr Isa Kato, the Vice President, Yogi said that while there had been a near-full recovery of pre-pandemic figures, more investments were needed to meet the funding targets envisaged in the National Development Plan (NDP) III. According to the latest figures, international tourist receipts grew by 48.5% in 2023, from UGX.2.7 trillion in 2022 to UGX. 3.8 trillion (USD 1.01…

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