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Why UWA suspended hiking to Margherita peak
By Ezaruku Draku Franklin Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has indefinitely suspended hiking to theMargherita Peak, the highest point on Rwenzori, following a deep crack onthe ice. The authority says the decision comes as a precautionary measureafter a comprehensive assessment conducted by the team in response toreports of a crevasse formation in the Margherita glacier. According…
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POATE 2024: UTB, Enabel partner to promote sustainable tourism, fair trade practices in the tourism sector
By Ezaruku Draku Franklin The Uganda Tourism Board has partnered with Enabel Uganda to promote sustainable tourism and fair trade practices across the country. This, the two entities said will help to ensure that while engaging in tourism, the environment in which they operate is conducive, not only for the tourists but also for the…
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UTB gets new board members
By Ezaruku Draku Franklin The minister of tourism, wildlife and antiquities, Tom Butime has asked the newly sworn directors of the Uganda Tourism Board to use their wealth of experience to promote Uganda’s tourism sector and take it to greater heights. Butime, while inaugurating the new members yesterday said the outgoing board had done its…
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Fresh classification of Ugandan hotels begins
Ezaruku Draku Franklin Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has embarked on the nationwide grading and classification exercise of hotels and accommodation facilities in a bid to standardize such facilities. The first phase that begun on August 1, 2023 will end on September 4, 2023 and will target Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Masaka, Mbarara, Fort- portal and Mbale.…
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UTB takes explore Uganda campaign global
By Ezaruku Draku Franklin Uganda Tourism Board together officials from the ministry of tourism, wildlife and antiquities have taken the explore Uganda, a tourism campaign aimed to showcasing tourism potentials across the country to a global stage with its official unveiling at the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 66th Regional Commission for Africa in Mauritius.…
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