Tourism & travel

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.

Dubai has scooped the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award. The United Arab Emirates (UAE)  was in 2022 named ‘The Best of the Best Destinations’ by Tripadvisor, a travel platform which annually releases travellers' awards.

The Kampala Tourist Information Centre has been launched to help spread knowledge and increase awareness about places to visit when around the city.

The European Union (EU) affirmed its commitment to enhancing cooperation with Uganda in supporting the country’s tourism sector.

East African Community (EAC) Partner States have been urged to liberalise their airspaces and open up skies to promote the tourism industry in the region.