Tourism & travel

The Ugandan Consulate in Guangzhou has been honoured as the Best Organizer during the closing ceremony of the China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE) 2024, held from September 13-15.

Entebbe International Airport has experienced an increase in passenger traffic during the first half of 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. According to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), the airport handled a total of 1,251,724 foreign passengers from January to July.

Jinja City, often referred to as the "Adventure Capital of East Africa," is a vibrant and dynamic urban center located in southeastern Uganda. Nestled on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, Jinja is best known for being the source of the majestic River Nile, the world's longest river.

Uganda Airlines has announced the launch of three new routes, connecting Uganda to more destinations in Africa.

The new routes will commence operations in September 2024, with flights to Abuja, Nigeria starting on September 12, and Lusaka, Zambia, and Harare, Zimbabwe on September 25.

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is seeking to leverage the country's missions abroad to boost tourism growth, according to the Board's chief executive Lilly Ajarova.

Her Royal Highness Agnes Nnalinnya Nabaloga, on behalf of the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, officially launched the Sir Edward Muteesa II Museum at Makerere University

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The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Martin Mugarra Bahinduka commended the Third Division of Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) for conducting an operation and flashing out armed pastoralists from Pian-Upe Game Reserve in Nakapiripirit District, Karamoja Sub-region.

Congratulations on your ambassadorial deal with the Dubai Department of International Trade (DET). How does it feel to be chosen as a representative from Africa to tell the story of such a prestigious city?

Africa was well represented at the 2023 edition of The Arabian Travel Market (ATM). ATM, which ran from May 1-4 at the Dubai World Trade Center, was being held for its 30th edition.