Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has embarked on integrating all digital marketing tools aimed at meeting its mandate of increasing the volumes and value of tourism in Uganda for both international and local tourists. According to UTB Deputy CEO, Bradford Ochieng, UTB will work with Information Communication Technology (ICT) stakeholders to
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2019 Afcon: Uganda Sends Delegation To Egypt To Promote Its Tourism Potential
A team from the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA), Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), and other officials are off to Egypt to promote and market destination Uganda alongside the Uganda Cranes who are making a second consecutive appearance at the biennial event after appearing at the 2017 showpiece. The
Read MoreKadaga To Govt: Don’t Tamper With Murchison Falls; It’s A Major Tourist Attraction
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has sought assurance from the government that Murchison Falls will not be tampered with. Kadaga, in her communication to the House on Tuesday, 18 June 2019 said that the waterfalls are a major tourist attraction. “I want an early assurance from the government that
Read More2,500 People Sign Petition To Stop Planned Power Dam In Murchison Falls
At least 2,533 people have signed a petition to stop the planned construction of a power dam near Murchison Falls, which could see the disappearance of the falls, a key attraction to the area. This overshoots the petitioner's target of 2,500 people. The petition was put online by Amos
Read MoreThousands Throng Namugongo Shrines For Martyrs Day Celebrations
Thousands of pilgrims have converged at the Catholic Martyrs shrine in Namugongo to celebrate this year's Uganda Martyrs' Day animated by Gulu Archdiocese. By 6 am, thousands were seen queuing from as far as Kyaliwajjala while many others were seen trekking from different routes leading to the Shrine. Most
Read MoreUTB Boss Tips Women On Investment Opportunities In Tourism Sector
Members of the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL) have been urged to position their businesses in line with Uganda’s tourism in order to fully harness the opportunities presented by the sector. Lilly Ajarova, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the above while speaking to participants during
Read MoreMolly Kamukama, Nakasongola RDC Cited In Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Ownership Saga
The fight over the ownership and management of Rhinos at the Nakasongola based Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary has taken a new twist by drawing in top government officials in the saga. The fight is between Flight Captain, Joseph Charles Roy (JCR) and his family trading as Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch
Read MoreHotel owners and Managers have been encouraged to embrace standards if they are to improve the country’s competitiveness as a destination as well as attract more travelers. This was one of the conclusions that were drawn up during a Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) training
Read MoreAs Uganda looks to strengthen its potential as a premier tourist and film hub in the region, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and Ugandan filmmakers will take part in the prestigious Cannes Film Festival that runs from today, May 14 to 25, 2019 in France. The Festival
Read MoreZimbabwe earned $2.7m (Shs10bn) for exporting 97 elephants to China and Dubai over a six year period, Tourism Minister Priscah Mupfumira has said, state-linked Chronicle newspaper reports She said the animals exported were sub-adults, meaning they were between two and thee years old. “Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority exported
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