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MY UGANDA MEMOIR XIV: POATE 2017 OPENS

Feb 17, 2017

The 2017 Pearl Of Africa Tourism Expo kicked off this morning at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel, and the highlight of the morning session was the launch of the East Africa Tourism Platform (EATP).

Stephen Asiimwe, CEO Uganda Tourism Board
Alain St. Ange…
Carmen Nibigira…

Exhibition was on at the grounds of the hotel and as I navigated the stands, I ran into Mr. Jafa’ar Idi Amin, son of the former Ugandan dictator.

Henna art at the Magical Kenya stand
Angelica! Met her getting a henna at the Magical Kenya stand
Jafa’ar Idi Amin with a friend

Later in the evening, the official Welcome Ceremony took place at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel. It was a an exciting evening to cap off the official opening of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2017).

Stephen Asiimwe, delivering the opening address
Edwin Muzahura, Marketing Manager UTB
Kiwanda Godfrey Ssuubi, State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife & Antiquities
Richie Selva doing his thing…

Apart from the inevitable speeches, there was a live band while good food and drinks was served.

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