Hospitality & Tourism

Persistent gov’t underfunding of tourism slows down post-Covid-19 recovery and risks 2024/25 targets, private sector tourism body warns 

Muhereza KyamuteteraHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisThe Big StorySeptember 28, 2023September 28, 2023

Persistent funding gaps by the Government of its Tourism Development Programme (FY 20/21 to FY 24/25) are slowing down the sector’s post-Covid-19 recovery and if not urgently addressed, Uganda risks…

Jinja, the Source of the Nile and East Africa’s adventure capital is calling

Muhereza KyamuteteraHospitality & TourismThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerJuly 19, 2023July 19, 2023

Jinja, in the Near East of Uganda is one of Uganda’s most unique locations. Not only is it located close to Uganda’s capital city, Kampala (approximately 80 kilometres) It also…

Structural works for Speke Resort Convention Centre- East Africa’s largest convention centre 64% complete

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsHospitality & TourismThe Big StoryJuly 18, 2023January 31, 2024

The construction of the epic Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, on the shores of Lake Victoria is on schedule and should be completed by November 2023, Ruparelia Group the…

Relax, rewind and refuel your body at Jacana Lodge—one of the many hidden jewels in western Uganda!

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsHospitality & TourismLifestyleThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerJuly 18, 2023July 18, 2023

Western Uganda is richly ornamented with various tourist attractions— both natural and manmade, often astride each other. One such jewel is Jacana Safari Lodge on the fringes of  Imaramagambo Forest…

Uganda to enhance position as regional international meetings hub with completion of new Munyonyo Convention Centre

CEO ReporterBusiness & MarketsHospitality & TourismThe Big StoryMarch 31, 2023January 31, 2024

Uganda is constructing a one-of-a-kind conference and convention centre which upon completion will be the biggest modern conference centre of its kind in East Africa. The Speke Resort Convention Centre,…

Capital Shoppers’ Ponsiano Ngabirano ventures into hotels: His 5-star Marriot-to-be in Nsambya on course for completion in 2023/24

Muhereza KyamuteteraBillionairesHospitality & TourismLifestyleThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerDecember 8, 2022December 13, 2022

After making a fortune in supermarkets and commercial real estate, Ponsiano Ngabirano, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Capital Shoppers Supermarkets, has ventured into the hospitality industry. The retail…

Escape the city, to Ishaazi Farm Lodge’s warm embrace

Muhereza KyamuteteraHospitality & TourismLifestyleThe Executive TravelerNovember 10, 2022November 10, 2022

Ishaazi Farm Lodge is located in Rushere town along Kaguta Road in Kiruhura District in southwestern Uganda. Kiruhura is home to the Bahima people, who are part of the cattle-keeping…

Lemala Wildwaters Lodge is the second most Intagrammable Hotel in the world

CEO ReporterHospitality & TourismNews & AnalysisApril 5, 2022April 5, 2022

Lemala Wildwaters Lodge is the world’s second most Instagrammable Hotel for 2022, according to a global contest organized by Luxury Travel Advisor.  The Lodge came second to The Shore Club Turks…

Uganda Tourism Board Responds to ‘false and inaccurate’ claims on the development process and launch of Uganda tourism destination brand

CEO ReporterHospitality & TourismThe Big StoryJanuary 20, 2022January 20, 2022

Uganda tourism Board (UTB) has come out and dismissed what they termed as false and innacurate, the claims by Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) regarding the development process and the launch…

PERSPECTIVE: There are more than 1000 reasons to indulge in an authentic Ugandan tourism experience this festive season, but here’s just a few of them

Guest WriterHospitality & TourismLifestyleThe Executive TravelerThought LeadershipDecember 9, 2021December 10, 2021

By Hon. Daudi Migereko and Prof. Katende. M. Suleyman The past two years have been difficult ones. As we come to the end of 2021, it only reminds us of…