Hospitality & Tourism

The Digital Safari: How Tech Innovations are Reshaping Uganda’s Tourism

Trevor LutaloDestinations & HotelsFood, Wine & Fine DiningHospitality & TourismLifestyleThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

International and domestic tourists heavily rely on technology to book their travel from transport to accommodation. For decades, Uganda’s tourism sector has been a vital contributor to the national economy,…

Nile Breeze Bamboo Lodge: Serving Authentic Murchison Falls Experience

Trevor LutaloDestinations & HotelsFood, Wine & Fine DiningHospitality & TourismLifestyleThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Sprung up on the banks of the world’s longest river – the Nile – on the fringes of Kabalega Falls National Park, also known as Murchison Falls National Park, is…

Birds, Game & Scenery: Hitting the Safari Trifecta with Woodland Lodges  

Trevor LutaloDestinations & HotelsFood, Wine & Fine DiningHospitality & TourismThe Big StoryMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Imagine earning a remarkable safari trifecta without straining your wallet – sounds enticing, right? If your passions revolve around birdwatching, exhilarating game drives, and stunning landscapes, this adventure is tailored…

Marketing Guru Juliana Kagwa Appointed New CEO of Uganda Tourism Board

Paul MurungiHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Senior marketing guru Juliana Kaggwa has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board, replacing Lilly Ajarova, who moved on to a new role as Senior…

A leap out of the Covid-19 mess: Uganda’s tourism numbers returning to pre-2020 levels

Trevor LutaloHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryApril 21, 2025April 21, 2025

Covid-19 pushed the tourism sector on the edge – almost to near collapse – non had ever imagined. It was a global disaster, but one that hurt Uganda’s tourism value…

Embogo Lodge, Ishasha: A Peaceful Escape into Nature—and a Gateway to Uganda’s Most Iconic Attractions

Trevor LutaloDestinations & HotelsHospitality & TourismApril 13, 2025April 13, 2025

“Embogo” might sound familiar to many Ugandans—it means buffalo, a nod to one of the most iconic animals that roam this region. But there’s a deeper story behind Embogo Lodge,…

Awakening to the Nile: A Spellbinding Escape at Lemala Wildwaters Lodge

Trevor LutaloHospitality & TourismLifestyleApril 9, 2025April 9, 2025

There are destinations—and then there are experiences. Lemala Wildwaters Lodge is the latter: a hidden island sanctuary on the legendary River Nile that seduces you slowly, one sensory moment at…

No.5 Boutique Hotel Entebbe: Tranquil, Palmy And Memorable 

Trevor LutaloHospitality & TourismLifestyleSponsored ContentThe Executive TravelerApril 6, 2025April 7, 2025

Entebbe International Airport serves as the gateway to the enchanting Pearl of Africa—Uganda. It welcomes a diverse array of travellers from around the globe, each eager to explore the rich…

Dr. James Musinguzi Assumes Office as UWA Executive Director, Outlines Bold New Vision for Conservation, Growth and Financial Sustainability.

Brian EmorutHospitality & TourismPolitics & GovermentSponsored ContentApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the formal handover of office from outgoing Executive Director Mr. Sam Mwandha to Dr. James Musinguzi….

It’s Been an Honour of a Lifetime to Serve Uganda—UTB’s Lilly Ajarova Pens Farewell Message

Brian EmorutHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisMarch 12, 2025March 12, 2025

After six transformative years at the helm of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Lilly Ajarova has penned a heartfelt farewell message, reflecting on her remarkable journey since taking office on…