Hospitality & Tourism

BIG MOVE: Amos Wekesa acquires tourist lodge in Tanzania

CEO East Africa MagazineHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 22, 2024March 22, 2024

Amos Wekesa, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of the Great Lakes Safaris and Uganda Lodges has expanded his regional footprint, by acquiring a tourist lodge next to Tarangire National…

Why tourism infrastructure such as the Speke Resort Convention Centre, are of strategic national importance

CEO East Africa MagazineHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThought LeadershipJanuary 26, 2024January 31, 2024

Uganda has just successfully hosted the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit and the Third South Summit of the G77 and China, at the 3,800 seater Speke Resort Convention Centre. A…

Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), G77 summits to boost Uganda’s image, tourism

CEO ReporterHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisNovember 25, 2023November 25, 2023

Uganda’s tourism sector will greatly benefit from the two upcoming international summits scheduled for January 2024, the minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, has told Parliament.  Uganda will…

Sustainable Tourism: We are heading in the right direction to promote Destination Uganda

CEO ReporterHospitality & TourismNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023

By Isa Kato Tourism is the most effective means for the transfer of wealth from the rich to the poor. Done conscientiously it brings opportunity, fosters mutual affection and benefits…

Ministry of Tourism, Miss Uganda Foundation team up for grand tour of Pian Upe and Lokichar in Karamoja

CEO ReporterHospitality & TourismNovember 17, 2023November 17, 2023

The ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Miss Uganda Foundation and Breathtaking Uganda has launched a grand promotional tour of Pian Upe and Lokichar wildlife reserves and Moroto in Karamoja…

Accelerating tourism recovery: Uganda in key joint marketing drive with Kenya’s coastal destinations

CEO ReporterEast AfricaHospitality & TourismThe Executive TravelerNovember 13, 2023November 14, 2023

More than 200 Ugandan private and public sector players are in Mombasa, Kenya for the 2nd Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference 2023. The conference that starts today (November 13) at the…

Report: Tourism sector to add $168 bn to African economies in 10 years

CEO ReporterGlobal NewsHospitality & TourismNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023

The travel and tourism sector in Africa could add $168 billion to the continental economy and create 18 million jobs by 2033, a new report has revealed. The report was…

Volcanoes Safaris announces May 2024 opening of Kibale Lodge in Uganda

CEO ReporterHospitality & TourismNovember 6, 2023November 6, 2023

Volcanoes Safaris, the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, is opening its fifth lodge in May 2024. Kibale Lodge will be perfectly positioned for…

MAN OF GRIT: How Isaiah Rwanyekiro beat colon cancer and is rising to become one of Uganda’s domestic tourism champions

CEO ReporterExecutive ProfilesHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryOctober 23, 2023October 23, 2023

“The first thought that ran through my mind the moment I was hit with the news of the diagnosis is; I could die much sooner than I thought.”

Uganda Tourism Board assures tourists on safety

CEO ReporterHospitality & TourismOctober 20, 2023October 20, 2023

Uganda remains a safe and secure country to tour despite the fatal attack on two tourists and a local tour guide in Queen Elizabeth National Park by unknown individuals, the…