‘We must move from policy to practice if we are to truly uplift women in the tourism sector’ says UTB boss Juliana Kagwa

‘We must move from policy to practice if we are to truly uplift women in the tourism sector’ says UTB boss Juliana Kagwa

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ms Juliana Kagwa speaking at 2nd Regional Women in Tourism Congress in Zimbabwe appealed to fellow leaders in the tourism sector to be deliberate about moving from policy to practice if they are to truly uplift women in the sector. She said in Uganda, tourism impacts more […]

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 All is set for the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2026

All is set for the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2026

With three weeks to go, Uganda is ready to welcome the world to the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2026 (#POATE2026) a premier tourism and business platform connecting global buyers, investors and industry players to Uganda’s diverse tourism opportunities. The PAOTE 2026 is slated to take place from May 21-23rd at the Luxurious Speke Resort […]

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 Uganda Tourism Board opens POATE 2026 registration

Uganda Tourism Board opens POATE 2026 registration

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has opened registration for participation in the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (PAOTE) 2026. The event is slated to start from 21st –23rd May 2026 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. Ignite your wanderlust, and your next big opportunity, don’t miss this opportunity. From wildlife and conservation to innovation and investment, POATE2026 […]

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 Uganda Tourism Board boss flags Off Little Miss Uganda for Little Mister and Miss Africa in Nairobi, wishes them the best

Uganda Tourism Board boss flags Off Little Miss Uganda for Little Mister and Miss Africa in Nairobi, wishes them the best

Uganda Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ms Juliana Kagwa, encouraged six young ambassadors, Serena, Ariella, Bridget, Babirye, Primrose, and Tracy, to represent Uganda proudly at the Little Mister and Miss Africa competition in Nairobi. “You are not just queens; you are ambassadors,” she emphasized. While flagging them off for the competition at Kampala Sheraton […]

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 UTB CEO Juliana Kagwa hails UWA leadership on translocating of Rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park

UTB CEO Juliana Kagwa hails UWA leadership on translocating of Rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Ms Juliana Kagwa, has hailed the leadership of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and congratulated them on the successful translocation of Rhinos to Kidepo Valley National Park. She said the translocation is not a conservation milestone but also a powerful restoration of Uganda’s natural story. The […]

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 Juliana Kagwa helping position Uganda as a destination where nature, culture & opportunity thrive

Juliana Kagwa helping position Uganda as a destination where nature, culture & opportunity thrive

Meet Ms Juliana Kagwa, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), whose leadership continues to shape how the world discovers the Pearl of Africa. Through vision, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainable tourism, she is helping position Uganda as a destination where nature, culture, and opportunity thrive. As part of the celebrations […]

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