Kampala, Uganda 18th Sept 2020 – The Uganda Tourism Board has today, flagged off Dominic Tugume who emerged out the 1st lucky winner for ‘’Take on the Pearl of Africa’’ digital led domestic tourism campaign to Mbale, Eastern Uganda. Launched a week ago, the ‘’Take on the Pearl of Africa’’ Digital led domestic Tourism Campaign witnessed Dominic emerge out first winner on...Read More

Kampala, Uganda. August 3, 2020 – Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly promote “Destination Uganda” as a premier film and tourist destination. The MoU enjoins the two parties to collaborate and jointly market Destination Uganda, and to improve Uganda’s brand as a film and...Read More

Kampala – July 30, 2020 – The Kabale Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday sentenced Byamukama Felix to 11 years in prison for killing Rafiki the Silverback of Nkuringo Gorilla group and other wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Byamukama pleaded guilty to three counts of illegal entry into a protected area, killing a gorilla and a duiker....Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kanungu – July 24, 2020 – The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Tom Butime has assured the public that Uganda’s national parks are safe to visit because the safety of tourists is given number one priority. The Minister gave the assurance today while receiving 12 unit ranger accommodation facility from the European Union (EU)...Read More

July 11, 2020. Kampala, Uganda. Uganda has been ranked the sixth most popular destination in Africa for hosting international conferences and events in the 2019 statistics report released by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). ICCA represents the world’s leading association for the global meetings, conference and events industry. The rank is a four...Read More

Compliance inspection for tourism facilities in Uganda kicks off Kampala, Uganda. June 23, 2020. Uganda Tourism Board has today kicked off the inspection of hotels to ensure compliance of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) put in place by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities in the wake of COVID-19.  The SOPs aim to provide health...Read More

Following the outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19) and the declaration of a Public Health Emergency of InternationalConcern (PHEIC) by World Health Organization (WHO), the Government of the Republic of Uganda has given directivesincluding Ministry of Health, escalating flight precautionary measures at all points of entry into Uganda. The following procedures shall therefore apply: 1. All...Read More

In light of the presidential directive on the management of COVID-19, and as Uganda heightens her safety measures against the disease, it is of utmost importance that we take the necessary precautions as a country and as an institution. Uganda Tourism Board will no longer receive any physical copies of documents and discourages physical visits...Read More

Amidst optimism and rays of hope in reviving the tourism sector, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) today officially launched the 6th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2021) the first-ever virtual tourism expo. POATE is a tourism exposition organized annually by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). It brings together domestic, regional and international tour operators,...Read More

March 4, 2020 BackgroundA press statement from the Ministry of Health in Uganda noted an outbreak of the Corona Virus disease; which was declared by the People’s Republic of China on 31 December 2019. This outbreak has now spread to all continents and over 47 countries are currently affected. This has greatly affected the global...Read More