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...
Uganda’s tourism and hospitality sector stands at a defining moment, one where leadership, not luck, will determine its global standing. The country’s breathtaking biodiversity, from the snowcapped Rwenzoris to the…
The cultural jewel that is Ndere Centre, home of Uganda’s internationally acclaimed Ndere Troupe, is teetering on the brink of foreclosure, despite a Presidential directives aimed at rescuing it from…
Following a strong rebound in profitability, TPS Eastern Africa PLC (TPSEAP), the parent company of Serena Hotels, has announced a strategic refurbishment programme across its regional portfolio—beginning with a major…
Nile Hotel International, a government-owned company that holds valuable land and buildings mostly for leasing purposes – including the spot where the five-star Kampala Serena Hotel sits — is making…
Uganda has secured the bid to host the 2025 UNESCO Africa Engineering Week and Conference at the state-of-the-art Speke Resort Convention Centre (SRCC), a landmark venue that has rapidly positioned…
As the sun dips below the horizon, a gentle breeze weaves through the swaying palms, infusing the air with the intoxicating aroma of fresh lake water and scents of blossoming…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
