Ministry of tourism Archives

8 RWENZORI PEAKS IN 7 DAYS: Renowned mountaineer Julian Wright of African Ascents blown away by Mt. Rwenzori’s diversity, breathtaking views and charming toughness

by CEO ReporterLifestyleJuly 25, 2021July 25, 2021

Julian Wright (33 years) is no ordinary mountaineer, as well as being a Professional Mountaineer, Lead Guide/ Field Expert for over 15 years, largely in Kenya and South Africa, he…

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Mt. Rwenzori’s numerous adrenaline-charged peaks, rich and rare ecological diversity, combined with once-in-a-lifetime breathtaking views continue to attract renowned mountaineers

by CEO ReporterThe Big StoryJuly 23, 2021July 23, 2021

As the world begins to come to terms with the Covid-19 pandemic, ramp up vaccinations and warm up to tourism, the charming allure and unique diversity of Uganda continues to…

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RAY OF HOPE: Tourism sector on the mend as bookings triple in first quarter of 2021

by CEO East Africa MagazineHospitality & Tourism Industry & AnalysisMay 28, 2021May 28, 2021

Before the emergence of COVID-19, tourism was the leading foreign exchange earner for Uganda, generating US$1.6 Billion in annual foreign exchange earnings, creating 536,600 direct jobs, and bringing in 1,542,620…

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Government, security agencies and local communities in Kanungu agree to Work Together to better protect wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park

by CEO ReporterThe Big StoryMarch 30, 2021March 30, 2021

Government stakeholders, represented by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and the Resident District Commissioner of Kanungu District, and local…

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Uganda approved safe destination for tourists, awarded Safer Tourism Seal

by CEO ReporterCompany NewsSeptember 24, 2020September 24, 2020

Uganda has been awarded the Safer Tourism Seal (STS), a positive sign for Uganda during this difficult time when the world is battling the Coronavirus Pandemic. The STS seal builds…

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Silverback Rafiki’s Killer Gets 11-year Jail Sentence

by URNFinanceJuly 30, 2020July 30, 2020

A man who killed one of Uganda’s silverback Mountain Gorilla, Rafiki, in a hunting escapade will spend 11-years in jail after pleading guilty to the charges. Rafiki, a member of…

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Tourism Sector Fully Opens After Four Months of Lockdown

by URNFinanceJuly 24, 2020

All tourism sites in Uganda are now open for visitors, Col. (Rtd) Tom Butime the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has said. But with the country’s borders still closed,…

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Uganda Wildlife Authority pilots road Rapid Technology in National Parks

by CEO East Africa MagazineGovernment AgenciesDecember 7, 2019December 7, 2019

Mbarara – Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) on Friday launched a pilot project on the use of Road Rapid road technology that improves on the quality of roads and keep them…

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Ugandans urged to embrace domestic tourism as 2019 Tulambule Christmas promotion kicks off

by CEO East Africa MagazineGovernment Agencies Ministries, Agencies & DepartmentsDecember 4, 2019December 4, 2019

State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Godfrey Kiwanda on December 3, 2019 launched the Tulambule Christmas promotion 2019.Tulambule will this year traverse south western Uganda in areas of Kigezi including;…

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BOOSTING TOURISM: UTB Announces 2020 Tourism Expo With Focus On Intra – Africa Travel

by theceomaLifestyleNovember 27, 2019November 27, 2019

According to the Tourism Sector Annual Performance Report FY2017/18), 80% of Uganda’s tourist arrivals are from Africa with Rwanda and Kenya sharing 31% and 24% respectively. Outbound tourism from Africa to the rest of the world, has been growing from 9.8 million in 1990 to 42.1million in 2017, according to UNWTO 2018 Tourism Highlights). Again, according to United Nations World Tourism Organisations (UNWTO), the largest majority of international travel takes place within travellers’ own regions (intraregional tourism)- 4 of 5 tourists travel within their own region. As such Africa remains a strategic tourist market for Uganda.

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