The HFB team together with stakeholders from the Ugandan Tourism sector pose for a group after the success 3rd of the HFB Clinic that happened at their office in Kololo Entrepreneurship in Uganda is a journey of ambition, resilience, and constant learning. Recognizing both the challenges and opportunities this path
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Dr. Fred Kabagambe Kaliisa, the Chairperson of BHOA and Senior Presidential Advisor on Oil and Gas Hotel proprietors in Bunyoro, under their umbrella body Bunyoro Hotel Owners Association (BHOA), are seeking Shs130 billion from the government to upgrade and boost the hotel industry ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of
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A lion in Queen Elizabeth National Park The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has announced an ambitious plan to attract three million visitors by 2027, with the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and other global events expected to drive the sector’s growth. Speaking at the launch of the second edition of
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Birding in Queen Elizabeth National Park Negative travel advisories, reports of human rights abuse by state security agencies as well as the controversial anti-homosexuality law continue to have a heavy toll on Uganda’s tourism sector. Countries like the United States of America, Canada, and the UK among others have maintained
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UTB CEO Ms Juliana Kagwa (in maroon top). Internet photo The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Juliana Kagwa, has laid out a bold and ambitious roadmap to transform the tourism sector, emphasizing that tourism is one of the country’s most strategic vehicles for economic growth,
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Minister Mugarra (second left) at the launch of the world tourism day 2025 Uganda’s tourism sector is roaring back, posting double-digit growth in both arrivals and earnings, fresh government figures show. In the first six months of 2025, more than 765,000 visitors came into the country, up from 678,811 in
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L-R: Chairperson Association of Uganda Tour Operators Civy Tumusiime, President Uganda Tourism Association Yogi Biriggwa, UWA Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi, Minister of State for Tourism Martin Mugara, CEO Presidential CEO's Forum Irene Birungi Mugisha, CEO UTB Juliana Kagwa and the UTB Marketing Manager Francis Nyende at the launch of
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Walking Rig deployed by TotalEnergies in the Tilenga project. Photo taken in July 2023 Tour operators have expressed mixed reactions about the development of oil and gas in the Albertine Graben. The Albertine Graben has 10 out of the 22 protected areas (national parks and wildlife reserves) in Uganda which
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Uganda’s Ambassador to the United States- H.E. Ambassador Robinah Kakonge (3rd right, front row) shares a photo moment with key tourism players during the stakeholder dinner recently A team of highly influential American tour agents recently arrived in Uganda for a curated nationwide exhibition to experience and explore Uganda
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Dr Crispus and Dr Rebecca rescuing an elephant By Dr. Crispus Singoma, Senior Wildlife Veterinarian at Uganda Conservation Foundation Wildlife veterinary medicine is a specialized field that brings together the science of animal health and the urgent need for conservation. It is a unique discipline that allows veterinary professionals to
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