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UTB, Expedia Group to tell the world compelling stories from Uganda

UTB embarks on Explore Uganda campaign on Expedia Group Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has launched a fresh new campaign dubbed “Uniquely Yours” to promote the country’s iconic sustainable tourist experiences including gorilla tracking, bird watching and adventure tourism activities. Uganda Tourism Board has eyes particularly on the lucrative core source …

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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 …

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Ethiopia and Uganda to cooperate in promoting tourism

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ethiopian Embassy in Kampala in partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board recently held a webinar titled “Discover why Ethiopia is the origin of so much,” to explore tourism opportunities and cooperation between Ethiopia and Uganda. The online conference attracted senior government officials, tourism experts …

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UTB flags off Joshua Cheptegei to the 60th Ostrava Golden Spike

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | On May 15, Uganda Tourism Board flagged off athlete Joshua Cheptegei to the 60th Ostrava Golden Spike in Czech Republic happening on Wednesday May,19. Cheptegei is a tourism ambassador for destination Uganda. He refers to himself as the ‘Silverback’ of the Pearl of Africa. A silverback is …

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Tour operators asked to formalize businesses

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tourism sector players have been advised to formalize their businesses and register them with the Uganda Tourism Board if they are to benefit from government programs. Since September, sections of players have been crying out over a rescue package jointly provided by the government and …

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Which way, Uganda Tourism Board?

COMMENT | By Amos Wekesa | Yesterday evening at Sheraton Hotel, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) old guards officially handed over power to the new guards…… While sitting at the back with fellow tour operators ,I listened to different speeches. Some speeches were good, others just okay but looks like no one wanted …

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