Uganda: Tourism Events Organizers Urge Government to Cut Security Costs, Review Ticket Taxes

The National Tourism Events Organizers Federation (NTEOF) has urged the government to address growing challenges affecting Uganda's tourism events industry, citing high security… Read more »

Uganda: Tourism Stakeholders Demand More Funding for Roads in New Budget

Tourism stakeholders in the Kigezi sub-region have called on the government to increase funding for road infrastructure leading to key tourism destinations as Uganda prepares for… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Allocates Shs571.5 Bn to Boost Tourism in 2026/27 Budget

Uganda's tourism sector is set for a significant boost after government allocated Shs571.5 billion in the 2026/2027 national budget, a move stakeholders say reflects growing… Read more »

Africa: 'A World Cup for Them Not Us' - Fans' Anger At US Travel Bans and Visa Restrictions

BBC - When Iraq's football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country's matches against Norway and France, which will be… Read more »

Uganda: Kigezi Pushes for Tourism Roads, Health Funding Ahead of Budget Reading

Leaders and residents in the Kigezi sub-region have outlined key priorities they want addressed in the 2026/2027 National Budget, which is expected to be presented on Thursday,… Read more »

Africa: World Cup Visa Row Escalates As Journalists Face Entry Denials

With less than a year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tensions are rising over reported visa denials affecting international journalists expected to cover the tournament in… Read more »

Uganda: PSFU Warns Misleading Ebola Reports Could Hurt Trade, Tourism and Investment

The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has raised concerns over what it describes as misleading reporting on Uganda's Ebola situation, warning that inaccurate information… Read more »

Uganda: Ma'di Sub-Region Is a Hidden Tourism Gem, Says Navio After Adjumani Visit

Ugandan hip-hop star and record producer Navio, born Daniel Lubwama Kigozi, has pledged to encourage fellow artists in Uganda and around the world to visit the Ma'di Sub-region… Read more »

Uganda: UTB CEO Juliana Kagwa Urges Tourism Sector to Turn Poate Gains Into Investments

The Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board, Juliana Kagwa, has called on tourism stakeholders to convert connections made during the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo… Read more »

Africa: 20 African Cities Selected as Full U.S. Visa Processing Hubs

Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: New Minister Nakawuki Ready to Roll Out Bold Tourism Marketing Plan

Uganda's tourism sector could be headed for a major transformation following the unveiling of an ambitious marketing and development agenda by newly appointed State Minister for… Read more »

Uganda: Hospitality Sector Emerges As Strategic Driver of Uganda's Tourism Growth At Poate 2026

Uganda's hospitality sector is increasingly being recognized as a strategic pillar in the country's tourism development, with industry stakeholders calling for stronger government… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: US Imposes Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions On Uganda, DRC and South Sudan

The United States government has imposed travel restrictions on people coming from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan following the outbreak of Ebola in… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Turns to Tourism Diplomacy to Attract More Australian Travellers

The delegation, made up of travel professionals, tourism marketers, media representatives and destination advocates, recently concluded a nationwide tour exploring Uganda's major… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcases Coffee-Tourism Blend to German Business Delegation

Uganda has strengthened its international coffee diplomacy by showcasing its premium coffee sector alongside its tourism attractions to a visiting German business delegation on an… Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Applauds Ndiga Clan for Promoting Cultural Tourism in Mpigi

The Buganda Kingdom has commended the Ndiga clan for its initiative to develop and promote its ancestral heritage site at Kibuuka Omumbaale in Mbaale, Mawokota, Mpigi District,… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Targets Turkish Market With Strategic Tourism Push After Successful Familiarisation Trip

Uganda is ramping up efforts to attract more international visitors, with a renewed focus on Türkiye as a high-potential tourism source market. This follows the successful… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Celebrates HTTC Students' Success At Ladha Za Afrika Contest

Students of the Hotel and Tourism Training College (HTTC) who excelled in the recently concluded Ladha Za Afrika Culinary Competitions in Nairobi, Kenya, have been officially… Read more »

Uganda: EU, Utb Partner to Launch 2026 Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards to Boost Sector

The European Union Mission in Uganda has partnered with the Uganda Tourism Board to launch the 2026 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) Awards. Read more »

Egypt: Uganda Showcases Tourism Diversity to Egyptian Delegation in 10-Day Tour

Uganda has concluded a 10-day familiarisation trip for an Egyptian delegation, a strategic initiative aimed at advancing the country's Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD)… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcases Tourism On French TV Series Échappées Belles

Uganda has secured major international visibility following its feature on Season 20 of the French travel documentary series Échappées Belles, broadcast on France 5… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Showcased On French Travel Series Échappées Belles

Uganda has intensified efforts to position itself as a premier tourism destination in Europe through a feature on the popular French travel documentary series… Read more »

Uganda: Utb Orders Travel Agencies to Stop Labour Export Activities, Warns of Sanctions

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has ordered tour and travel companies across the country to immediately cease involvement in labour recruitment and export services, describing the… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Hosts Chinese Investors for High-Level Trade, Tourism Investment Tour

Uganda is currently hosting a high-level delegation of Chinese investors and industry representatives as part of the ongoing Uganda-China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour, a… Read more »

Uganda: Private Sector Seeks Greater Voice in Uganda's Tourism Policy Revisions

Stakeholders in Uganda's tourism sector are calling for stronger private sector involvement in the proposed amendments to the country's Tourism Act, as debates intensify over… Read more »