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...
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” 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,…
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…
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…
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….
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…
The East African Community (EAC) will, for the first time, participate as an entity having its own stand at the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) – Berlin, the world’s largest tourism…
