Uganda Tourism Association - UTA

06/07/2023

06/07/2023

Happening now, the UGANDA-KENYA COAST TOURISM Conference 2023 Preparatory meeting at PSFU boardroom

01/06/2023

01/06/2023

UTA kicks off the preparations for UGANDA-KENYA coast Tourism Conference 2023.

26/07/2022

Day two of the Annual Bankers Conference ..Ongoing, apparently the Vice President, .Ms.Eugine Windt is presenting at a panel together with Mr.Steven Asiimwe of PSFU, ..Mr.Basil Ajer, Director Tourism, MTWA, and Mr.Julius Mukanda ED,Civil Society Budget Advocacy group.

26/07/2022

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26/07/2022

As the world steadily opens up again, the
restarting of tourism is bringing hope to people around the globe.

he sector’s recovery also represents a unique
opportunity to reassess the impact that tourism has on people and on our planet and to build a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient future.

26/07/2022

Happening now, is Day two of the Annual Banker's Conference .
The theme is bridging the financial gaps in tourism and agri business sectors to catalyse Economic Recovery&Growth.

18/07/2022

“Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilisation, no society, no future.” - Elie Wiesel. Holocaust denial & distortion is not only an attack on history. It threatens us all. Learn more: https://on.unesco.org/3Pq5ocK

18/06/2022

https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/travel/adventure-a-tourism-product-offers-options-beyond-wildlife--3851806

There was an irresistible urge to draw closer for an experience in the middle of River Nile

06/05/2022

Register in advance for this Adventure Tourism Webinar
Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqduCorTwpE9y5PZMz1Hg1w7UFaXTq3Gap

26/04/2022

Uganda's First Adventure Tourism Expo*

Date: Thursday May 5th
Venue: the Design Hub in Kampala's Industrial Area (next to Bata)
Time: 9 am to 5 pm

This trade expo is an opportunity to:
- SHOWCASE adventure tourism
- LEARN about adventure tourism activities in Uganda with invited guest speakers and activity providers
- NETWORK with tourism colleagues

NOTE: advanced registration is required but entrance is FREE.

CONTACT: 0700135804
[email protected]

08/04/2022

Highlights from the Ongoing Uganda Arts and Cultural Crafts Expo 2022, running until 10th April 2022 at the National Theatre Gardens.

We thank our State Minister for Tourism for gracing the event.
Special thanks to our Partners, Private Sector Foundation Uganda- (PSFU) and Mastercard Foundation for the support.

04/04/2022

The Crafts Expo is here, starting this Wednesday 6th April 2022 at the Crafts Gardens, National Theatre.
Come, learn and purchase goodies for this Easter Season at Discounted prices.

31/03/2022

Happening now is a kick start of a two day UTA Board training to equipe and refresh them on key areas of Corporate Governance of Associations. Special thanks to for the support in facilitating this particular activity to the Tourism Private Sector.

28/03/2022

Happening Now is a Sensitization workshop on unlocking Uganda's potential in the African Continental Free Trade Area for Tourism Sector Enterprises.
Thanks to and for this Awareness Programme.

28/03/2022

Come be part of this exciting Expo at National theatre Gardens.
6th to 10th April 2022.

23/03/2022

UTA in partnership with CBI and AUTO have prepared, a coaching program. Please register on the link provided if you are interested.

11/03/2022

Happening Now is a UTA Member's Consultative Meeting on Issues affecting the Tourism Sector. https://t.co/8JgkE6BUNp

14/02/2022

https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/125969/tourists-now-looking-for-parties-instead-of-a

Social media platforms like YouTube have  popularised Congolese and local love songs that appeal to a cross-section of travellers

01/02/2022

Happening Now is the UTA- CERRRP Project Beneficiaries' Engagement at Protea Hotel, Kololo, mainly focusing on sharing feedback,progress and discussing next steps for the Covid 19 Economic recovery and Resilience Response Program funded by Mastercard Foundation through PSFU.

In attendance are UTA 9 Member Associations(AUTO,TUGATA,AUWOTT,USAGA, UCOTA, NACCAU,UHOA,HOGMAU,UACII) BHTB, PSFU among others

01/01/2022

A Prosperous New Year to you all!

01/01/2022

https://www.ceo.co.ug/uganda-tourism-association-sees-2022-as-recovery-year-for-hospitality-sector/

At The CEO Magazine, we are driven by the notion that every business is a story that deserves to be shared.

21/12/2021

The Board, Secretariat and Entire Membership of Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) wish you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Lets continue to Keep Safe in this Festive Season. Celebrations!

14/12/2021

Below are Picture Moments of Yesterday's Handover Ceremony at Fairway Hotel & Spa, Kampala, Uganda for the UTA Board Members.
Mrs.Pearl Hoareau,the outgoing President handovers to Mr.Herbert Byaruhanga and His New Team.

Cohesion as a Sector is what we preach always. Leadership Body https://t.co/8RCPCeeUGN

02/12/2021

Happening Now are Validation Workshops at Kampala Serena Hotel for the New Product Studies conducted under the CERRRP project supported by Mastercard Foundation through PSFU and implemented by UTA. These include 1.Minimum Codes of Conduct for Community Based Tourism Initiatives 2.Set Standards for Adventure Tourism 3.Heritage Tourism Product Trail, Day Two shall cover the following Validations;1.Uganda Birds' Guide Catalogue for both Online and Offline Marketing 2.Digital Portal for Tourism Services showcasing Various Tourism Services and Products.3.E-Commerce Crafts Platform for Uganda. Special Thanks to our Funders Mastercard Foundation,PFSU our Member Associations,Consultants and all stakeholders for enabling such great work come true for the betterment of the Tourism Sector as recover from the Covid 19 impacts. Project

26/11/2021

Congratulations to Mr. Asiimwe ...upon your new Position of E.D .
celebrates this big achievement together with you.
Congratulations! https://t.co/8aEyPytTxX

25/11/2021

Ongoing is a Tourism Private Sector quarterly Engagement with , discussing Tourism related cross cutting issues.

Taking place ,Floating Restaurant, Entebbe.

22/11/2021

Our CEO, Kawere is appointed to be on the advisory board of the NISAT Project steered by . https://t.co/VT0YL0739e

20/11/2021

At the just concluded UTA AGM, Members decided and voted New Leadership for the Association for the years 2022/2023.
The following are the New Office Bearers:

President:Mr.Herbert Byaruhanga(AUTO/UHOA)
Vice President:Ms.Eugine Windt(TUGATA)

Treasurer: Ms.Monalissa Aman(TUGATA)

General Secretary:Mr.Peter Mwanja(UACII/AUTO)
5 Committee Members;
1.Mr.Azher Jaffer(UHOA)
2.Mr.Musinguzi Felix (AUTO)
3.Ms.Jackie Kemirembe((AUWOTT)
4.Mr.Nuuwa Wamala Nyanzi(NACCAU)
5.Mr.Kirya Mark(HOGMAU)

Congratulations to the New Team!