Hoima, Uganda | URN | Hotel owners in the Bunyoro sub-region are still waiting for the Shs102 billion in government funding promised to help upgrade their facilities ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The funding was announced earlier this year as part of government efforts to improve accommodation …
Read More »Hoteliers shift focus to online marketing in 2023
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoteliers in Uganda are set to focus on online marketing and training to boost customer experience and hit huge profits in the year 2023, Jean Byamugisha the Chief Executive Director of the Uganda Hotel Owner’s Association has said. Byamugisha says that 2023 is gearing up …
Read More »Leaders, hoteliers raise concern over safety of MV Kalangala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kalangala authorities and hotel owners are pessimistic about the safety of MV Kalangala to handle the high volume of travelers during the festive season. MV Kalangala plies the Entebbe- Kalangala route on Lake Victoria. The ferry conducts one return route each day. It sets off …
Read More »Pope’s visit is an opportunity for hoteliers
By Agnes E. Nantaba Jeanne Byamugisha is the Executive Director of Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA). She spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about classification of Ugandan hotels and the prospects of the industry. What are the key trends in Uganda’s hotel industry today? The rate of growth of the industry …
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