The Quality Assurance Team of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has commenced a comprehensive training programme for directors, managers, and staff of tourism accommodation facilities across the Albertine region, including Hoima, Buliisa, Kikuube, Kagadi, and Masindi. The training, currently underway at Golden Castle Hotel in Hoima, focuses on equipping hospitality establishments with the knowledge and…
East African nation, Uganda has received a major boost to its national rhino conservation efforts following the arrival of eight rhinos from Munyawana Conservancy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The translocation donated to the Government of Uganda by African Parks marks a significant step in strengthening the country’s wildlife protection and expanding its nature-based tourism offerings. The rhinos arrived at Entebbe…
All indications portend that the 15th AKWAABA African Travel Market is set to become the biggest and best edition of the travel and tourism trade show as more countries have confirmed their participation. Perhaps in line with the Year of Return theme by design or coincidence, Uganda is set for a return since her last…
Back in 1908, a young Winston Churchill dubbed Uganda as the Pearl of Africa in his book My African Journey, but at some point in the nation’s existence it seemed that very pearl was being trampled underfoot during the tyranny of Idi Amin and the wars that ensued afterwards. However, those days are in the distant past now…
