Port Louis, Mauritius | THE INDEPENDENT | Martin Mugarra, Minister of State for Tourism, has led the country’s delegation to the 1st Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Mauritius organized by the Uganda High Commission Dar-Es-Salaam. The two day event, that kicked off today October 3rd 2025 at the Hennessy Park Hotel in the …
Read More »From bush patrols to finish lines
Inside the Wildlife Ranger Challenge, where men and women on the frontline of conservation share their struggles, triumphs, and hopes for Africa’s future Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | On Sept. 20, at dawn, the horizon above Murchison Falls National Park in northwestern Uganda was stitched with jagged lightning, thunder growling …
Read More »Taj Mahal remains India’s most visited monument, attracts 6.9 mln visitors in 2024-25
NEW DELHI | Xinhua | India’s iconic monument of love, Taj Mahal, has emerged as the country’s most visited tourist destination, attracting 6.9 million visitors, including over 600,000 foreign tourists, in 2024-25, an official report released on Saturday said. “Among the Centrally Protected Ticketed Monuments, Taj Mahal leads in visitor …
Read More »Embassy showcases Uganda’s tourism opportunities at French tourism show in Paris
Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Embassy in Paris, France, is participating at the 47th International & French Tourism Market Expo which is taking place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris. The Embassy is leading Team Uganda, which includes major tour operators based in Uganda and France. …
Read More »A lioness caught on camera reignites hope for lion survival
It’s not just any lioness — it’s a lactating lioness. Caught on camera in a park in the Central African Republic, the big cat has reignited hope in a resurgence of lion populations in Africa. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Once written off as disappearing, lion prides in several …
Read More »Kenya and Uganda look to youth, technology to boost tourism
Uganda and Kenya to host 4th Cross-Border Tourism Conference in Malindi Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | East Africa’s tourism industry is set to take center stage as Uganda and Kenya prepare to host the 4th Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference and Exhibition from 27th to 28th October 2025 at Ocean …
Read More »East Africa’s upgraded stadiums spark a robust vision for sports tourism
Co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) convenes Africa’s most skilled footballers to East African pitches. The tournament has catalyzed a reimagining of sports tourism and infrastructure in East Africa. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The 2024 CHAN, a tournament exclusively for home-based players, …
Read More »Uganda Airlines AMO performs first in-house CRJ900 engine swap
The airline is set to mark its sixth anniversary on 28 August 2025, and the development adds to the list of milestones since the carrier’s revival Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Flag carrier Uganda Airlines has reached a technical and strategic milestone with its Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), successfully carrying …
Read More »Positioning Uganda as Africa’s premier sports tourism destination
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jeane Byamugisha, CEO, Hotel Owners Association, summed up the mood in the country today: “Sports tourism—it’s time for it to shine.” She made the bold statement recently on The Podcast, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, which is a …
Read More »Visual artisans tipped on entry to the United States market
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Artists and artisans have been tipped on capitalizing on art products made through indigenous materials such as barkcloths to break through in the United States Market. Elaine Robnett Moore, a US-based artist, jewellery designer, and writer, while facilitating at the training of artisans at …
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