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Kalinzu Eco Forest Lodge: Western Uganda’s New Address for Luxury in the Wild

Muhereza KyamuteteraDestinations & HotelsHospitality & TourismThe Executive TravelerFebruary 23, 2026February 23, 2026

There is a stretch of land in Uganda where nature seems to have been especially generous. From the volcanic peaks of Kisoro to the ancient, mist-draped rainforests of Bwindi; from…

Uganda Airlines Sets 60-Year Age Limit in Search for New CEO

Paul MurungiBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerFebruary 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Uganda Airlines has formally launched the search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), setting a maximum age limit of 60 years as part of the eligibility criteria,  The search…

Beauvais “Buve” Retreat Centre: The Calm, Beautiful Space Where Teams Find Clarity Again

Namulwana Hilda VictoriaLifestyleThe Executive TravelerDecember 20, 2025February 23, 2026

Some places welcome you. Others change you quietly, from the inside out. Beauvais Retreat Centre sits on a peaceful hill outside Kampala in Masulita, holding a calm that settles into…

Protecting creativity; Uganda’s fight against piracy and Intellectual Property theft

Brian EmorutBusiness & MarketsThe Executive TravelerOctober 13, 2025October 21, 2025

Piracy and Intellectual Property theft have long plagued Uganda’s creative sector, robbing musicians, filmmakers, producers and innovators of both recognition and income. But government agencies, industry leaders and artistes themselves…

Uganda’s Jazz legend Isaiah Katumwa celebrates 30 years of jazz music

Brian EmorutLifestyleThe Executive TravelerJuly 21, 2025July 21, 2025

For Isaiah Katumwa, music has never just been a passion; it’s been a calling. A platform to not only chase his dreams, but to uplift others and build a legacy…

Jazz legend Isaiah Katumwa’s 30-year celebration: A Journey of Unique Artistry, Legacy, and Uplifting Others

Brian EmorutLifestyleThe Executive TravelerJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025

This Sunday, July 20th, the Kampala Serena Hotel will transform into a stage of history, legacy, and world-class jazz, as Uganda’s foremost saxophonist, Isaiah Katumwa, celebrates 30 years of music,…

VIDEO: Ruparelia Group’s Paradise Island Resort to Open in November This Year

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Executive TravelerJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025

The Ruparelia Group is set to unveil its latest addition to Uganda’s luxury hospitality scene—Paradise Island Resort—in November 2025. Located on a secluded 24-acre island in the heart of Lake…

Is Nile Hotel Sitting on Gold but Mining Dust?

CEO East Africa MagazineHospitality & TourismLifestyleThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerJune 20, 2025June 21, 2025

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…

In the Wild: Uganda’s Top Lodges to Visit This Year

Trevor LutaloFood, Wine & Fine DiningLifestyleThe Executive TravelerJune 15, 2025June 16, 2025

Uganda, rightfully dubbed the “Pearl of Africa,” continues to cement its reputation as a premier luxury safari destination. From the misty mountains home to endangered mountain gorillas to the vast…

Lake Victoria’s Hidden Gem: Experience Five-Star Camping at Ihunde Resort

Trevor LutaloHospitality & TourismLifestyleThe Executive TravelerJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025

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…