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...
With over 18,783 species of flora and fauna, Uganda is home to more than 10% of the world’s bird species and boasts 712 protected areas covering over 39,000 km², the…
Acacia Wilderness Lodge is located on a peninsula inside Queen Elizabeth National Park, right next to Mweya Safari Lodge. The resort describes itself somewhat modestly as a bed and breakfast…
In a move that sparked widespread controversy, the Kenyan government recently announced a $2.047 billion deal with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., an Indian conglomerate founded by Gautam Adani, to expand…
The Bugesera International Airport, located about 40 kilometres south of Kigali, is making significant strides in its construction, with ground-level facilities and infrastructure now reported to be 85% complete. Managed…
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…
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…
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…
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…
