The $130 million (UGX 354 billion) Hoima City Stadium has ignited a national debate: will it be a transformative investment for Uganda’s sports and tourism landscape, or another white elephant…
As the calendar inches closer to its final page, few destinations capture the spirit of celebration quite like Speke Resort Munyonyo — Uganda’s crown jewel of lakeside luxury. This year,...
In his first 100 days at the helm of marketing the Uganda Tourism Board, Francis Nyende has injected new energy, strategy, and partnerships into the “Explore Uganda” brand. With landmark...
In this wide-ranging interview with CEO East Africa Magazine, Jean Byamugisha, the Executive Director of the Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA), offers an insider’s perspective on why uptake remains low,...
Uganda wants to double its tourism revenues, raise annual visitor arrivals to 1.9 million by 2026, and grow the sector’s contribution to GDP to 10% by 2040. But beneath these...
This is the second time Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort and Speke Resort and Conference Centre are winning at the prestigious awards, following a 2018 win the in the country and regional categories respectively. Other winners from Uganda are: Gorilla Safari Lodge which won the Luxury Eco Safari Lodge, on the African Continent and Crater Safari Lodge, Kibale which won the Africa Luxury Lodge Category at the regional level. Mestil Hotels won the Luxury Business Hotel award in the Country (Uganda) category.
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The Royal Ascot Goat Races will be happening this Saturday October 12, 2019 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. We know you have been waiting for this all year, long, so let us give you some quick reminders to help you enjoy this day smoothly. The Royal Ascot Goat Race is one of Uganda’s longest running events- started in 1993 and despite a few breaks, it remains Kampala’s most attended event. Tickets to arguably the glamorous social event are on sale at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kabira Country Club and Speke Apartments at UGX50,000 with early bird offers at Shs30, 000. VIP, which…
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Do not be rushed this weekend, enjoy The Royal Ascot Goat Races this weekend like a royal; enjoy up to 27% in discounts on accomodation and complimentary access to the goat races. The 2019 edition of the Royal Ascot Goat Races will be happening this Saturday at The expansive Speke Resort Munyonyo. The event brings together the elite class of Kampala as they enjoy music, food, fashion and performances from some of Kampala’s top artists and of course the main events, which are the goat races. It generally goes beyond watching the goat races to socializing with some of Kampala’s…
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Team Uganda comprising of 18 tour operators led by Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is set to showcase Uganda’ tourism offerings at the 8th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) to be held from the 2nd -4th October 2019, at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Na irobi, Kenya. The annual expo will attract over 170 exhibitors and 180 hosted buyers registered from 20 countries around the World; offering an attractive platform for Uganda to showcase. Uganda will this year showcase Adventure, Golf Tourism and Nightlife under the theme; “Uganda: The adventure capital of East Africa.” Commenting Uganda’s participation,…
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For Tom Byahunga the Restaurant Manager at Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo and Speke Resort Munyonyo and his colleague Jovia a house-keeping room attendant, Wednesday August 21, 2018 was a normal day…
Kabira Country Club, one of the Ruparelia Group hotels, yesterday August 13th broke ground for the construction of 269 serviced apartments on Old Kira Road, just next to Kabira Country…
Café Javas ended 2018 at a high- a gross turnover of UGX27.1 billion, according to our highly placed sources. This was a 48.1% jump from the UGX18.3 billion turned over…
Have you thought of owning- a stylishly finished apartment in an up and coming suburb of Kampala such as Bukoto, but are turned off by the many what-ifs and the world of unknowns in the real estate sector? Well, Bukoto Living, is an opportunity for you to own- either to occupy or to rent two and three bedroom apartments as…
Following the expansion of its flagship, Speke Apartments on Wampewo Avenue, last year, Ruparelia Group, has announced the completion of yet another 83 fully furnished apartments, this time on Kitante…
The Ruparelia Foundation through Victoria University is extending scholarship offers to the Miss Curvy contestants for any of their Masters, Bachelors, Diploma and Foundation programs. The University is awarding the overall winner of the Miss Curvy with a 100% scholarship on tuition of any Degree, Diploma or Masters in any of the four faculties of; Health Sciences, Business and Management,…
