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LUXURY MEETS NATURE: Billionaire Sudhir Ruparelia’s 24-acre Lake Victoria Paradise Island Resort  to open this year 

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Executive TravelerJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 2025

The long-awaited opening of Paradise Island Resort promises to redefine luxury and nature-inspired getaways. Nestled on a pristine 19-acre island in the heart of Lake Victoria, this extraordinary retreat is…

Johnnie Walker Launches First-Ever Gifting Studio in Bugolobi to Kickstart the 2024 Festive Season Campaign

Brian EmorutCompany NewsLifestyleNews & AnalysisThe Executive TravelerNovember 3, 2024November 3, 2024

Johnnie Walker Uganda has launched its 2024 Gifting Campaign, “The Gift of Big Flavor,” with an exclusive opening of its first-ever Gifting Studio at Village Mall in Bugolobi. The studio,…

Acacia Wilderness Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park: A gem that leaves you wanting more

CEO East Africa MagazineHospitality & TourismLifestyleThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerOctober 29, 2024October 29, 2024

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…

Diana Museveni rallies Ugandans in the diaspora on marketing and investing in Uganda’s tourism sector

Brian EmorutNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

The first daughter, Ms Diana Kyaremera Museveni, has called upon Ugandans in the diaspora to play a more active role as tourism ambassadors for Destination Uganda and invest to leverage…

Uganda Breweries and Amos Nzeyi hosts relaunch of the Johnnie Walker Blue Club at billionaire businessman’s  Pineapple Bay Island

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsLifestyleThe Executive TravelerSeptember 16, 2024September 16, 2024

On Saturday, September 14, Uganda Breweries Ltd (UBL) hosted several industry captains and business moguls as they relaunched the highly anticipated Johnnie Walker Blue Club. The landmark event, held at…

Some of Uganda’s best 10 new hotels and lodges to visit this year 

CEO East Africa MagazineNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Experience the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern elegance at these captivating hotels. Infused with warmth and character, each hotel offers a unique and immersive experience for travellers. In…

A Sneak Peek Into Volcanoes Safaris’ New Luxury Kibale Lodge

Muhereza KyamuteteraThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerJune 22, 2024June 22, 2024

Volcanoes Safaris, better known as the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, has announced the opening of its fifth luxury lodge⏤ Kibale Lodge. Aptly…

Uganda’s Speke Resort Convention Centre (SRCC) admitted to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Executive TravelerJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Uganda’s ultra-modern Speke Resort Convention Centre (SRCC) has been admitted as a member of the prestigious International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). Founded in 1963, ICCA specialises in the international…

How the ultra-modern Speke Resort Convention Centre added its Midas touch to POATE 2024, Uganda’s flagship tourism Expo 

Muhereza KyamuteteraBusiness & MarketsThe Big StoryThe Executive TravelerMay 29, 2024May 29, 2024

The new ultra-modern Speke Resort Convention Centre (SRCC) has been rated as one of the major success drivers of the recently concluded and hugely outstanding 8th edition of the Pearl…

Uganda puts its best foot forward in the MICE arena with a state-of-the-art Speke Resort Convention Centre⏤ Another Pearl in the Pearl of Africa

Muhereza KyamuteteraCompany NewsNews & AnalysisThe Executive TravelerMay 17, 2024May 17, 2024

Uganda, the Pearl of Africa’s credentials as a competitive destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) recently received a big boost, with the addition of the state-of-the-art and built-for-purpose…