TOUR OPERATORS IN MOMBASA ARE HOSTED BY UTB. For a seven-day familiarization trip of 30 tour operators from the coastal city of Mombasa were hosted in Uganda to Consulate in partnership with Kenyans  in terms of tourism industry with UTB, Uganda Airlines, Private Sector Foundation, Uganda Tourism Association, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tour Operators and […]

At IBTM 2022 in Spain,Uganda showcasing tourism potential. In Barcelona, Spain, Uganda Tourism Board is participating in the biggest Marketing Incentives Conferences and Events (MICE) expo in the world which is IBTM which was a 2 days conference that ended 1st December 2022. “The Board would showcase the different aspects of Uganda that provide good investment […]

Reintroducing white Rhinos in Ajai Wildlife Reserve by UWA. As we were busy in Christmas holiday, UWA was busy doing the best to improve on Uganda safari. It announced plans of reintroducing White Rhinos to Ajai Wildlife Reserve in Madi Okollo district. In 2020, UWA had a feasibility study that confirmed Ajai Wildlife Reserve as […]

STATE MINISTER UTB LAUNCHES EXPLORE ELGON CAMPAIGN Hon. Martin Magara Bahinduka the state minister UTB launches the explore Elgon campaign in the Christmas season of 2022 to unveil domestic tourism from the 20th to 23rd of December. The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities aim at showcasing and promoting the unique attractions in the Elgon […]

                      EXPLORE ELGON CAMPAIGN IS CREDITED BY UGANDANS WITH CELEBRITIES. A team of 300 Ugandans from the central part of Uganda (Kampala) and celebrities like Golola Moses, Karungi Sheebah, Miss Tourism, Amos Wekesa, proprietor and managing director of Great Lakes Safaris Limited, journalists, bloggers, social media influencers, comedians, and students are among the other participants […]

IN ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES, UTB INSPECTS FOR MINIMUM STANDARDS. On the tourism regulatory mandate and minimum standards for accommodation facilities in Uganda, UTB launched a sensitization drive for stakeholders. Public health inspectors, tourism and commercial officers are local government officials who were attracted to the training which was launched by the Chief Executive Officer UTB Ms.Lily […]

                                               PREPARING FOR AIR TRAVEL. Travelling is always going to be an exciting and exploring moment for many. The complexities associated with travel, especially in preparation for travel are one of the reasons that every traveller should note in the list before the set-off. Due to heightened sophistication in travel and security measures, air travel of […]

POST COVID RWANDA TOURISM After easing COVID-19 travel restrictions, Rwanda reports tourism. After COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, according to the Rwanda Development Board, the country registers over 80% of its business attaining recovery “Meeting, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE) have been one of the leading factors in driving the tourism recovery in the country.” the […]

WORLD TOURISM DAY IS RECOGNISED IN UGANDA. On Tuesday 27th, September 2022 at Sheraton hotel Kampala, Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate World Tourism Day celebrated under the theme “rethinking tourism,” emphasizing how sector players can rethink the tactics of endearing the masses to enjoy nature in a sustainable and eco-tourist way. […]

VOLCANO SAFARIS PLANS THE 5TH LODGE IN KIBALE PARK IN 2023. As 2023 seems to be knocking on the door, pioneers of gorilla and chimpanzee eco-tourism Volcano Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda that have existed since 1997 prioritize planetary wellbeing, authenticity and transparency. Looking forward to the 2023 launch of the 5th lodge near Kibale […]