Kampala, Uganda. The Uganda Tourism Brand Ambassador Joshua Cheptegei has been nominated for the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year 2020. The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual award ceremony honouring individuals and teams from the world of sports along with sporting achievements throughout the year. It was established in 1999 by...Read More
KAMPALA, Uganda. December 28th 2020: In an effort to revamp mountain tourism in Uganda, UTB CEO, Lilly Ajarova, led a team of hikers on a 7-day fact-finding hike to Margherita Peak, Mt. Rwenzori’s highest point measuring 5,109 metres (16,762 ft)) tall. The hike is part of the Take on the Pearl Campaign, a UTB-led campaign to promote...Read More
Kampala, 25 November 2020: MTV Africa and MTV Base announced the return of the continental flagship award show in 2021. The Iconic MTV Base celebration, MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), which showcases the ultimate in African culture, music, and creativity, will be held in a re-imagined virtual format in partnership with Uganda, The Pearl of Africa on...Read More
Kampala, Uganda: November 4th, 2020. Stanbic Bank through its subsidiary the Business Incubator has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) to provide financial literacy support to Start-ups and SMEs in the tourism sector to ensure development and sustainability of the businesses This partnership brings a unique platform for both entities to jointly develop...Read More
Kampala, Uganda, September 30, 2020. The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Hon. Col. (Rtd) Tom R. Butime has inaugurated the 4th board of directors of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). The event held and officiated by the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, at the Mestil Hotel and Residencies. The new Board of Directors of UTB succeeds the...Read More
OCTOBER 1, 2020 – As of October 1, Uganda’s borders have reopened, and Entebbe International Airport (EBB) has resumed operations for international airlines following a 6-month closure during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of Uganda’s national parks are open to international visitors as well. The reopening signals a return to business for Uganda’s tourism industry as...Read More
Fort Portal Tourism City, Uganda. 28 September 2020 – Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate the International World Tourism Day on 27th September 2020, with a call for increased involvement of rural communities in the tourism value chain. Held under the theme, “Tourism and Rural Development”, this year’s celebrations highlighted the benefits of...Read More
PRESS RELEASE Under the partnership, UTB is to assist UEGL to package and commercialize a variety of planned projects and activities at the power dams that among others include plant tours, boat cruises, sport fishing, hospitality facilities and souvenirs. MoU supports UTB’s efforts to diversify Destination Uganda’s tourism products beyond the dominant wildlife-based tourism, thereby...Read More
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
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