The eighth edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) organized by the Tourism Ministry and Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is poised to be exceptionally unique, with its focus on sustainable tourism. It will showcase a renewed commitment to safeguarding Uganda’s rich cultural heritage with a major focus on wild life habitat preservation and...Read More

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB)team led by Lilly Ajarova on 5th January 2023 joined Jackline Nyiracyiza Ag. Commissioner Museums and Monuments at Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities to visit the historical Nyero Rock Paintings in Kumi district, Eastern Uganda. The host team included Kumi district officials lead by the Resident District Commissioner Ahmed Washaki and commubities adjacent...Read More

Kampala, September 13th 2022. Uganda is currently participating in the11th edition of Magical Kenya Tourism Expo that started on 5th up to 7th October 2022 at the Bomas in Nairobi. The UTB team at the expo is comprised of Director Ronald Kaggwa and Deputy CEO Bradford Ochieng together with staff in the marketing department. Uganda’s marketing...Read More

Uganda took part in the second East African Tourism Expo (EARTE) that happened between 23rd to 29th, September 2022 at the Cercle Hippique de Bujumbura grounds. As stipulated in the treaty that gave rise to the community, the exhibition brought together tourism organizations, private sector and stakeholders from the seven participating East African nations of...Read More

Uganda Tourism Board has unveiled Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2023 at Sheraton Kampala during World Tourism Day celebration. The Expo, an annual event was officially launched by the State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Martin Mugarra Bahinduka in the presence of UTB Board Chairman Hon. Daudi Migereko, UTB Director Vivian Lyazzi...Read More

Uganda joined the rest of the world on Tuesday 27th, September 2022 to commemorate World Tourism Day celebrated under the theme “rethinking tourism,” at Sheraton hotel Kampala.  The theme places emphasis on how sector players can rethink the tactics of endearing the masses to enjoy nature in a sustainable and eco-tourist way.  The guest of honor...Read More

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) launched a sensitization drive of stakeholders on the tourism regulatory mandate and minimum standards for accommodation facilities in Uganda. The training attracted local government officials that included public health inspectors, tourism and commercial officers. The training was launched by UTB Chief Executive Officer Ms. Lilly Ajarova. Others in attendance included UTB...Read More

A team from Kenya that includes tourism trade operators and media that have been in Uganda for a seven day familiarization trip to seek business support and partnership with their counterparts in Uganda on September 17th 2022 concluded their visit to the country. The visit aimed at boosting cross border tourism focused on building linkages...Read More

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has emerged 3rd in the central government service excellence assessment for Financial Year 2020/21 by the Ministry of Finance,Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED. The awards to the excelling institutions were announced September 13th 2022 during National Budget Conference for the Financial Year 2023/24 budget strategy at the Kololo ceremonial grounds at...Read More

Uganda Tourism Board team lead by the CEO Ms. Lilly Ajarova on Sept, 7th joined numerous tourism partners and stakeholders in the inaugural Rwenzori Theluji Festival organized by Kasese Tourism Investors Forum (KTIF) from 01st – 04th September 2022. The Chief Guest, State Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Martin Mugarra Bahinduka was joined...Read More