Tourism Policy Uganda Archives

Nurturing the Beating Heart of Tourism: Why Uganda Must Support Its Private Sector and Startups

CEO East Africa MagazineBusiness & Markets Thought LeadershipOctober 30, 2025October 30, 2025

By Asiimwe Arnold Kaka My reflections on this issue come from a place of experience — an encounter with an overzealous tourism enforcement officer that left me questioning how we…

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…