Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya is ramping up efforts to attract more tourists by improving travel infrastructure and strengthening regional cooperation, officials said at the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) in Uganda. Speaking at the regional tourism fair, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, said …
Read More »A spirited celebration as Uganda Waragi and Suuna Ben shut down 2025 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo
Kampala, Uganda | ENTERTAINMENT | If there’s one thing that defines Uganda, it’s our ability to party hard. The 2025 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) festival was no exception with Uganda’s iconic gin, Uganda Waragi, and the infectious beats of Suuna Ben’s ebinyanya that got the crowd in …
Read More »POATE 2025: Uganda Waragi renews its sponsorship for Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s heritage gin, Uganda Waragi has renewed its sponsorship for the 4-day Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) at the Speke Resort Munyonyo convention centre. This marks the second year of support for the prestigious tourism event running from the 20th to the 24th …
Read More »Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo set for May 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The highly anticipated 9th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2025 and the “Tell Your Story – Explore Uganda” campaign has been launched in Kampala this week. This premier tourism and travel trade show will take place from 21st to 24th May …
Read More »Kenya Airways, KTB boost POATE participants
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya Airways and the Kenya Tourism Board have awarded two lucky winners at the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE), with return tickets to Nairobi and Mombasa, for a two-day fully paid fun trip. Robert Onega of Hannah and Hannah Tours won a return trip …
Read More »Cultural Village experience by Pilsner Lager and Uganda Waragi showcased at Africa tourism expo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One of the highlights of last week’s 8th Edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) was a Pilsner Lager and Uganda Waragi sponsored set up of a first ever cultural village to showcase the unique and diverse Uganda cultural experiences. The different …
Read More »POATE 2024 promises to be best ever tourism expo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The eighth edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) organised by the Ministry of Tourism and the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has been launched, with a promise to attract its biggest ever audience. POATE, scheduled for May 23rd to 25th, 2024, serves as …
Read More »Govt to renovate 4 airfields to help boost tourism
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government is planning to renovate four airstrips in different parts of the country as part of its strategy to develop the tourism industry. This directive was given by President Museveni to the Minister of Works and Transport and his tourism counterpart during a …
Read More »UTB seeks to use expo to make the world explore Uganda’s hidden gems
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Tourism Board will use the seventh Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) to make the world explore Uganda’s hidden gems, the UTB CEO, Lilly Ajarova has said. “We are encouraging all the players to come and explore. It is not only the internationals coming …
Read More »Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo to create 500 business linkages
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has unveiled the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2023 to further boost growth of tourism and related opportunities. It will take place from April 26-29 in Kampala. In its seventh edition, the expo is expected to create 500 business linkages …
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