Tourism
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426UWA showcases Uganda’s conservation gains at ITB Berlin Exhibition
Berlin, Germany: The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) showcased Uganda’s conservation success story at the global tourism exhibition ITB Berlin 2026, highlighting the...
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581UWA cuts gorilla permit fees to $600 for low season
Uganda Wildlife Authority has reduced low-season gorilla permit prices from $800 to $600 and unveiled new tourism products including a glass bridge...
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522UWA’s first-ever census puts Bwindi on map for chimpanzee tourism
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has confirmed 426 chimpanzees in its first-ever census, opening new opportunities for chimpanzee tourism alongside gorilla tracking and...
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700UWA’s nature tourism push drives powers Uganda’s economic revival post-covid
Uganda’s tourism sector has rebounded strongly post-COVID, with UWA Executive Director Dr James Musinguzi crediting conservation investments, rhino restoration, gorilla tourism and...
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674Uganda, UK deepen tourism ties after high-level talks in Jinja
Uganda and the UK move to deepen tourism and investment ties after high-level talks at the Source of the Nile. With record...
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825UTA unveils five-year strategic plan to boost private sector role in tourism
The Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) has launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan at Speke Resort Munyonyo, outlining a five-year roadmap to strengthen the...
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573Uganda wins Best Exquisite Destination Award at Mumbai travel expo
Uganda has won the Best Exquisite Destination Award at OTM 2026 in Mumbai, boosting its push to attract more tourists from the...
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521World Wildlife Day 2026: Uganda turns to herbal, medicinal tourism to grow revenues
Uganda has launched World Wildlife Day 2026 preparations with a new focus on herbal and medicinal tourism, targeting expanded revenue through biodiversity-based...
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499Uganda courts Indian tourists at Mumbai travel expo
Uganda is marketing its heritage tourism and investment opportunities at the Outbound Travel Mart in Mumbai as part of a drive to...
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673Uganda targets swiss luxury tourism visitors in Bern and Zurich expos
Uganda is targeting high-spending Swiss luxury travellers at the Bern Ferienmesse and FESPO Zurich expos as part of a strategy to boost...
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1.3KPHOTOS: Paradise Island Resort ready as Sudhir expands luxury tourism
Kampala, Uganda: Business magnate Sudhir Ruparelia is shifting focus beyond the festive season, with his latest luxury hospitality project, Paradise Island Resort,...
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1.2KSheebah to headline Speke Resort Munyonyo Lakeside New Year’s Bash
Kampala, Uganda: Ugandan female musician Sheebah Karungi will headline a New Year’s Eve lakeside live concert at Speke Resort Munyonyo on December...
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945Speke Resort unveils ‘Ultimate Year-End Escape’ festive package to welcome 2026 in luxury
Speke Resort Munyonyo continues to cement its status as Kampala’s premier destination for luxurious festive celebrations. Kampala, Uganda: Speke Resort Munyonyo has...
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972Speke Resort adds new multi-billion Pool Pavilion, Sudhir targets festive tourism boom
Kampala, Uganda: Speke Resort Munyonyo is gearing up to host one of Uganda’s most glamorous New Year’s Eve celebrations, unveiling its new...
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1.4KPHOTOS: Sudhir’s Paradise Island Resort nears completion as new luxury retreat takes shape on Lake Victoria
The world-class getaway, just 20 minutes by speedboat from Speke Resort Munyonyo, is poised to become Uganda’s newest premium destination for honeymooners,...
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802A Trophy Like No Other: I Must Visit Award 2025 launches unique hand-painted Trophy for global creators
Warsaw, Poland: A trophy as unique as its winner is up for grabs in the “I Must Visit Award 2025”, a global...
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2.8KFrom Sudhir to Wekesa: Meet the top 10 investors behind Uganda’s tourism, hospitality sector growth
Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s hospitality and tourism sector is witnessing a powerful resurgence, driven by visionary investors transforming the “Pearl of Africa” into...
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2.7KCivil Society Organisations condemn use of Batwa as Tourist Attraction
Kisoro, Uganda: Civil society organisations working with the Batwa community have condemned the exploitation of the Batwa as tourist attractions and expressed...
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8.5KUganda Tour Operators to mark 30 years of industry growth with star-studded dinner
Kampala, Uganda: The Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) will mark 30 years of promoting tourism excellence with a celebratory dinner scheduled...
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5.3KSpeaker Among hails Museveni for peace enabling Rhino Conservation
Kampala, Uganda: Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Anita Among has commended President Museveni for ensuring peace and security in Uganda which has...