Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Top Ugandan professional and elite golfers are perfecting their swings and putting shots ahead of Season 2 of the Pearl of Africa tour set for the next four days. Action for the elite amateurs is set for April 1-3, while the professionals tee …
Read More »Uganda launches transit advertising campaign in Italy to boost tourism
Rome, Italy | BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT | The Uganda Embassy in Rome has launched a high-visibility tourism campaign across Italy’s major urban centers, branding a fleet of transit vehicles to showcase the Pearl of Africa’s wildlife and landscapes to millions of European travelers. The initiative features striking imagery of Uganda’s natural wonders …
Read More »Pearl of Africa Golf Series produces another close Rugumayo-Kibirige battle
Rugumayo wins POA finale at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club Lugazi, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & UGC MEDIA | Like it was at the inaugural Pearl of Africa Golf Series at Kitante in February, the battle for glory at the Lugazi final leg today ended in a close battle between professional golfers Marvin Kibirige …
Read More »Kasozi and Babirye finally win Pearl of Africa Series, Rugumayo leads the pros
Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Few would have tipped Joseph Kasozi to play in the pressure group of the gross amateur event at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club going into the final day of the Pearl of Africa series. In fact, fewer people would have tipped …
Read More »Uganda holds annual tourism expo to boost arrivals
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The annual Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, Uganda’s premium tourism show, opened here on Wednesday as the East African country strives to boost tourist arrivals. “The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo is one of the most influential regional expos, drawing together tourism stakeholders, business leaders, …
Read More »AKOPE: Pearl Of Africa series is dream come true for Ugandan golf professionals
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Professional golfers across the world earn a living primarily through tournament winnings — that is prize money awarded according to performance in tournaments. Extra income is usually got through sponsorships and endorsements, when companies pay them to represent them on the golf course by playing …
Read More »Tour operators impressed by preparations at Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2024
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tour and travel industry operators participating in the 8th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE 2024) are impressed with the improved level of preparation at this year’s event. The three-day expo, which showcases Uganda’s tourism to the world, has attracted over 5,000 …
Read More »Museveni urges collective promotion of Uganda’s tourism
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni wants all Ugandans to join in the efforts to promote Uganda as a favorable tourism destination. Museveni, in a speech delivered by the Vice President, Jessica Alupo while presiding over the opening ceremony of this year’s Pearl Of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE …
Read More »Uganda holds “Pearl of Africa” tourism expo
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda is hosting a three-day tourism expo as the East African country strives to increase arrivals. The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2024, organized by state-run Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) under the theme “Responsible Tourism,” opened in Kampala, the capital, on Thursday. At least 250 …
Read More »African champion Patel upbeat ahead of Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The reigning Africa Rally champion Karan Patel has warned that he is in Uganda to start the new season in style with a win. Patel from Kenya is among the foreign drivers who will take part in the 2024 Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally from …
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