Tag Archives: tourism

Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian narrates her love for gorillas and passion for public health Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | When news broke that Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka had published her memoir, it sparked excitement because she has dedicated her life to conservation and looking after gorillas. For those who have visited …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has said the second edition of the business forum between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates aims to attract more Foreign Direct Investments – FDIs to promote agro-industry, tourism, and technology transfers. The forthcoming business forum will take place at the Commonwealth Resort …

Why film is a cost-effective avenue that can be leveraged to create curiosity and sell a destination COMMENT | HASSAN SALEH | Entertainment and tourism have over the years collaborated developing a mutually beneficial relationship that has seen their paths cross that the two cannot be separated. As intertwined as these …

Murchison Park challenge gives participants taste of endurance, patience, camaraderie Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | It is about 6am on a cool early morning when Sam Mwandha, the executive director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority flags off 18 teams comprising four members each from the tail-end of the Pakuba Airstrip …

Cape Town, South Africa | Xinhua | South Africa is going to train and deploy over 2,300 tourism monitors to enhance safety of tourists in the country, said Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Tuesday. De Lille made the announcement at the launch of the 2023 Tourism Summer Campaign in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has tasked the new Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) board of trustees to double the Authority’s revenue collections to Shillings 200 billion. Comprising ten dedicated individuals, this board not only plays a pivotal role in advancing the development of the Authority but also oversees …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has partnered with Uganda’s long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei to promote tourism and conserve biodiversity in the Elgon region. Cheptegei is the current world record holder for the 5000 metres and the 10,000 meters, and holds the world’s best time …

  The 17 cottage facility is situated between Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks Kihihi, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Goro Cottages, located in Kihihi town, Kanungu district in western Uganda, offers a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere as one ventures into the wild. Situated between Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi …

Johannesburg, South Africa | Xinhua | The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) expects that the upcoming BRICS summit can boost tourism revenue of the country. TBCSA CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa told Xinhua in an interview that they are looking to the summit to bring in more tourists. “It’s a major …

 Kenya leads other countries in ending visa requirements, as Ghana, Benin and Egypt revamp archaeological and memorial sites to attract more tourists. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s tourism is having a moment, two years after the sector was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some countries are pushing …