Tourism & travel

By Kampala Post Reporter

By BBC

By Fred Kiva

Uganda Community Museums Association (UCOMA), an umbrella organization of all community museums in the country is appealing for government support ahead of International Museums Day commemoration on May 18.

By Kampala Post Reporter

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeje Abubakhar Odongo, and Haxthausen Louise, Director of the UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for Eastern Africa, have signed a Host Country Agreement elevating the UNESCO office in Uganda from a Project Office to an Antenna Office.

Uganda Airlines has leased a 156-seater Airbus A320-200 from Lithuanian carrier DAT to enhance operational efficiency during its winter schedule.

Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has vowed to prioritise Uganda's tourism sector, pledging increased government funding to transform it into a key economic driver.

Uganda’s tourism and cultural appeal captivated thousands in China during the “Explore Uganda” Independence celebrations, hosted by the Uganda Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Guangzhou.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged a visiting delegation from the Chinese National People’s Congress (NPC) to use their influence to promote Uganda as a prime tourism destination for Chinese tourists.

Uganda has made a significant impression at the International & French Travel Market (IFTM) in Paris, running from September 17-19 at Porte de Versailles, Hall 1, Stand U084.