Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, the outgoing Minister of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries who also doubles as Kibale East County MP has hailed the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) for doing a good job of selling Uganda to the world. The Minister was speaking in wake of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (PAOTE) 2026 which concluded […]
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) CEO Juliana Kagwa has hailed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for championing Uganda’s Tourism sector and reaffirming the country’s readiness to welcome the world to Uganda and explore Uganda. Ms Juliana Kagwa was speaking after the President opened the 10th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (PAOTE) at Speke Resort Munyonyo on […]
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) CEO Ms Juliana Kagwa has extended a public invitation to all Ugandans urging them to come and attend The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (PAOTE) 2026. The expo is set to start this Thursday 21st to 23rd May at Speke Resort Munyonyo. “Consider this our invitation to all Ugandans to put […]
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 […]
For over 3 days at the Travel and Adventure Show in Los Angeles, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) joined the Uganda Embassy in Washington DC and several other Ugandan tour operators to showcase the beauty and diversity of Destination Uganda. The Uganda stand attracted strong interest from travel advisors, media, influencers and travellers keen to learn […]
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 […]
Uganda through Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is participating in the South Asia Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, in collaboration with the Uganda High Commission in India, Uganda Airlines and the private sector partners. “Together, we are strengthening Uganda’s tourism diplomacy and positioning Uganda to capture the […]
Fort Portal: The Ekyooto Ha Mpango Festival has officially begun today in Fort Portal, running from September 10th to 13th, 2025. This four-day cultural celebration kicked off with a royal tour led by His Majesty Rukirabasaija Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, accompanied by his sister, HRH Princess Ruth Nsemere Komuntale Akiiki, and their […]
In a momentous press conference held yesterday at His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV’s palace in Buziga, Kampala, two pivotal announcements were made that are set to illuminate the cultural landscape of the Tooro Kingdom. The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with the Tooro Kingdom, proudly appointed Her Royal Highness Princess […]
As Uganda gears up for the Rhino Naming Ceremony, the British High Commissioner, Ms Lisa Chesney joined the Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Ms Juliana Kagwa and the Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority Dr. James Musinguzi for a high-level visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The delegation was taken through the impressive […]
