Tourist Bookings Triple in Q1 in Sign of Sector Recovery
The ministry of Tourism revealed Thursday that Uganda saw tourist bookings triple in the first quarter of 2021, increasing from 27542 at the end of august 2020 to 83464 by end of March 2021.
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Cabinet Approves New Board of Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute
Cabinet has approved the 2nd Board of Directors of the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI).
Arrival of Uganda Airlines’ Airbus Presents New World of PossibilitiesTourism Industry
By Lilly Ajarova
UWA reduces entrance fees for tourist sites during festive season
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has cut prices for accessing tourist sites in an effort to attract more visitors during the festive season.
Uganda eyes promoting tourism, local talent in sponsoring MTV Africa Music Awards
MTV Africa and MTV Base announced the return of the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), where African culture, music, and creativity will be showcased.
To held virtually in partnership with Uganda, the awards are set for Feb. 20, 2021.
MyUgandaMyNile: First winners spend weekend at Chobe, tour Murchison Falls
Richard Ndagije and Marvin Ayebare were this past week treated to an exhiralating weekend after winning the Nile Breweries domestic tourism campaign dubbed ‘MyUgandaMyNile.
Forbes names Uganda among six countries to travel to in October
Forbes, one of the most-read business magazines in the world, has named Uganda among the six places people should consider visiting this month.
Uganda Tourism Board, Architects body get new boards of directors
In a Monday cabinet meeting, ministers approved individuals to sit on the boards of directors of the Uganda Tourism Board and the Architects Registration Board.
Entebbe Zoo re-opens to visitors
Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) also known as Entebbe Zoo re-opened for business on Friday after rolling out Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that will protect visitors and workers from Covid-19.
