Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has launched a nationwide operation to enforce compliance with the Tourism Accommodation Facility Regulations. Supported by the Uganda Police Force, the UTB enforcement team is conducting inspections across various accommodation facilities to ensure they meet the required standards. This crackdown, …
Read More »Kenya Coast Tourism Conference to be held in Munyonyo for first time
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After two years talking and discussing, Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country’s Consulate in Mombasa have this year decided to give their Kenyan counterparts, real life experience of what The Pearl of Africa offers. “At the beginning of the partnership with …
Read More »Uganda unveils bold new tourism policies
Uganda will also start promoting its vibrant local food scene, offering tourists a chance to explore the country’s diverse culinary offerings. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is setting the stage for transformative changes in its tourism industry with the unveiling of new policies and initiatives aimed at enriching …
Read More »UTB launches tourism app amid calls for bigger budget
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board, with support from TotalEnergies Uganda, has developed a mobile application that is aimed at growing Uganda’s tourism sector through increased visibility. The app, Explore Uganda, is intended to be a one-stop centre for all information regarding tourism in Uganda, including …
Read More »Museveni urges collective promotion of Uganda’s tourism
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni wants all Ugandans to join in the efforts to promote Uganda as a favorable tourism destination. Museveni, in a speech delivered by the Vice President, Jessica Alupo while presiding over the opening ceremony of this year’s Pearl Of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE …
Read More »Uganda holds “Pearl of Africa” tourism expo
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda is hosting a three-day tourism expo as the East African country strives to increase arrivals. The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2024, organized by state-run Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) under the theme “Responsible Tourism,” opened in Kampala, the capital, on Thursday. At least 250 …
Read More »Politicians and clergy challenge followers on vigilance to fight criminality
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Politicians and clerics under Busoga Diocese have urged their followers to remain vigilant to combat the increasing instances of crime in their communities. During the Christmas Day celebrations at Christ’s Cathedral Bugembe in Jinja city, both politicians and clergy reiterated the importance of vigilance. They …
Read More »UTB resumes grading, classification of hotels
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Tourism Board has started a nationwide grading and classification exercise for hotels and other tourist facilities. This was revealed at a news conference held in Kampala on Aug.2 by Lilly Ajarova, the chief executive officer of UTB, Uganda Hotel Owners Association Chairperson and Vice …
Read More »UTB pushing for sustainable tourism
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is calling on all players in the tourism sector value chain to prioritize environmental protection, good business governance, and respectful co-existence with the host communities in the areas where they operate. This emphasis on these three aspects is part of …
Read More »UWA seeks Non-Tax Revenue raise
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is seeking an increase in the agency’s ceiling of Non Tax Revenue (NTR) from Shs106.7 billion to Shs140 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year. The request was made by UWA’s Executive Director, Sam Mwandah while appearing before the Committee on …
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