April 19, 2023
Uganda: Wildlife Authority Optimistic of Record High Visits to National Parks This Year
Uganda Wildlife Authority has said it is optimistic the number of visitors to Uganda's national parks will hit a record high this year. Read more »
March 30, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Upgrades From Paper-Based to Polycarbonate E-Passports
The Internal Affairs Ministry has announced an upgrade from paper-based biodata based electronic passports to polycarbonate ones. Read more »
March 29, 2023
Uganda: Govt to Build More Airfields to Boost Tourism, Says Museveni
President Museveni has said the Ugandan government is determined to build a number of upcountry airfields that will help not only tourists but travelers in general as one of the… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Cast Light On Country's Best-Kept Secrets in Western Uganda With Latest Domestic Tourism Drive
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has said it is looking at casting the light on tourist attractions in Western Uganda and creation of new itineraries in the area. Read more »
January 13, 2023
Africa: Next Month's Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo Postponed
The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo which was scheduled to be held next month has been extended by a month, organisers have said. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Uganda: Tourism Budget Slashed By 70%, Minister Warns of Job Losses
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December 26, 2022
Uganda: UWA Collects Shs 69 Billion in the Financial Year 2021/22, Visitors Increase to Over 200,000
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has revealed that it has collected Shs 69 billion in the financial year 2021/22 compared to Shs 21 billion in the financial year 2020/21. Read more »
November 25, 2022
Kenya: Kenyan Tourism Stakeholders in Uganda As the Two Countries Seek to Build Synergies
A team of stakeholders including tour operators from Kenya is in Uganda for a five day familiarization trip to explore the Pear of Africa as both countries move to build synergies… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Uganda: Over 190 to Graduate From Jinja's Hotel and Tourism Institute
A total of 199 graduands will on November 25, walk away with diplomas and certificates in various tourism-related disciplines at the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda is Safe, Museveni Assures Visitors on Ebola
President Museveni has assured visitors that Uganda is safe for everyone to visit, despite the outbreak of the Ebola virus which he said is in a few districts but also easy to… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Uganda: Uganda's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Denies Visa Ban
Uganda's Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, H.E Kibedi Zaake has rubbished reports that the UAE has banned Uganda from accessing the country. Read more »
October 20, 2022
Kenya: Uganda Moves to Tap Into Kenya's Booming Coastal Tourism
Uganda is seeking partnership that will see the Pearl of Africa tap into the big number of visitors to Kenya's coastal towns and the respective beaches on the coast. Read more »
September 28, 2022
Uganda: Sudhir Recognised for Promoting Tourism in Uganda
The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has applauded Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, the chairman of Ruparelia Group of Companies , for his passion and leadership in the hospitality and tourism… Read more »