Hospitality Industry Uganda Archives

Q&A: Why Only 126 of Uganda’s 2,600 Hotels Are Graded — and Why It Puts the Country’s Tourism Reputation at Risk

Brian EmorutBusiness & Markets CEO PerspectivesOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025

Hotel grading is a vital benchmark in international tourism, offering travellers assurance on service quality, comfort, and safety. In Uganda, however, the subject has sparked debate as progress appears slow…

Emin Pasha Hotel and Proprietor’s Assets Listed for Auction Amid Broader Financing Pressures in Uganda’s Tourism Sector

CEO East Africa MagazineThe Big StoryApril 15, 2025April 15, 2025

The Emin Pasha Hotel, one of Uganda’s pioneering luxury boutique hospitality brands, has been listed for sale alongside other high-value properties belonging to its proprietor, Lokulie Kennedy Erestus Losuk. The…