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Kampala/Addis Ababa — Uganda has intensified its regional tourism and economic diplomacy efforts with the commencement of a high-level Familiarization (FAM) Trip bringing together Ethiopian media influencers, tour operators, travel professionals, and prospective investors in a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Uganda and Ethiopia.   The ten-day expedition, organized by the Embassy of Uganda in Addis Ababa …

Kenyan Coast Strengthens Position as Regional Tourism Hub During POATE 2026 – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessKenyan Coast Strengthens Position as Regional Tourism Hub During POATE 2026 , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/24/kenyan-coast-strengthens-position-as-regional-tourism-hub-during-poate-2026/

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda has intensified efforts to strengthen its position as one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations following the official opening of the 10th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026, a flagship tourism and investment platform bringing together international buyers, investors, tour operators, media practitioners and hospitality stakeholders from across the globe. Held at Speke …

Miss Tourism Uganda has entered a strategic partnership with Egypt Air to promote tourism and cultural ties between Uganda and Egypt, officials announced on Tuesday. The deal, described as a landmark agreement, is aimed at increasing the pageant’s international visibility while strengthening bilateral tourism through a joint venture framework. As part of the agreement, Egypt Air will offer 12 air …

Viewers: 50,001 By Spy Uganda Uganda has officially opened the 10th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2026 (POATE 2026), marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to position tourism as a key driver of economic growth and international visibility. The three-day tourism showcase, taking place from May 21 to 23 at the Speke Resort & …

Members of parliament from Sebei sub-region have identified landslide resettlement, tourism infrastructure, cattle restocking and boundary disputes as key priorities as the 12th parliament begins business. At least six legislators from Bukwo, Kapchorwa, Kween and Sironko districts outlined their legislative agendas shortly after taking oath. T’oo County MP Peter Kiti said his immediate focus would be the resettlement of hundreds …

Kampala, Uganda — As Uganda intensifies efforts to position itself among Africa’s leading tourism and investment destinations, the arrival of a delegation of United Kingdom-based travel agents ahead of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026 reflects the country’s growing emphasis on tourism diplomacy, international market engagement, and strategic destination branding.   Received under the coordination of the Uganda …

A landmark moment for Uganda’s tourism sector unfolded when Jamaican dancehall superstar Spice touched down in Entebbe, breaking away from the familiar “fly-in, perform, fly-out” routine that defines many international celebrity visits.Her trip evolved into a high-profile cultural pilgrimage that projected the Pearl of Africa to millions of her global followers and, in the process, revealed the richness of what …

Musician Spice visits Bulange Mengo to celebrate Ugandan cultural tourism – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessMusician Spice visits Bulange Mengo to celebrate Ugandan cultural tourism , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/07/musician-spice-visits-bulange-mengo-to-celebrate-ugandan-cultural-tourism/

Jamaican dancehall Queen Spice has visited the seat of Buganda Kingdom at Bulange Mengo yesterday in one of her week long cultural immersion programme in Uganda. The immersion was organized by Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Buganda Kingdom ahead of her maiden concert in Uganda slated for 9th May, 2026 at Lugogo Cricket Oval. The visit, which forms part of …