Aviation Industry Gains Momentum
Uganda’s aviation industry is springing with new momentum, from the introduction of new airlines, to additional and convenient flights by traditional operators.
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Ethiopian airlines acquires new simulator
Ethiopian Airlines has purchased a B737 Next Generation flight simulator from Flight Safety International, a US-based company.
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Parliament Passes Tourism Bill
Parliament has passed the Uganda Tourism Bill 2007 into law. The new law that was passed on Tuesday 19th February 2008 will govern Tourism activities in the country.
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Uganda is Ebola Free
Uganda was declared free of the deadly Ebola virus by the Minister of Health, Dr Stephen Mallinga.
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Riffles Connected to the Killing of Tourist Discovered.
Four riffles believed to belong to the killers of a Belgian Tourist were recovered from people illegally settling within Mount Elgon National Park and three more suspects were arrested in relation to the murder.
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Army assures north of peace
The Uganda Peoples Defence Force 5th Division Commander said the people of northern Uganda would have no more problems caused by the rebel Lords Resistance Army and Karamojong warriors.
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UPDF Boosts Tourists’ Security in Mbale

The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) beefed up security at the Mt Elgon National Park to give adequate protection to the tourists.
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Mbale Resort Hotel

As the scorching sun descends onto busy human traffic going about their daily chores in Mbale Municipality, a number of people make their way towards Bungokho Road in senior quarters.
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Six arrested over killing Belgian tourist
A combined force from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the army and the Police have arrested six people suspected of involvement in the shooting of a Belgian tourist in Mt. Elgon National Park two weeks ago, a statement from UWA said yesterday.
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Murchison Falls to get $5m hotel
THE Madhvani Group signed a $5m agreement with Seyani Brothers to upgrade Chobe Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park to a five-star luxury hotel.
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Mihingo Lodge Activities
Mihingo lodge is located in Lake Mburo National Park The total distance from Kampala is 242 km and the drive takes about 3 ½ hours.
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Queen Elizabeth II’s tree gets a cage.
An eight-feet-high cage has been installed around the memorial tree planted by Queen Elizabeth II in the Parliament’s gardens during her visit last November.
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Ssese Habitat, a new lodge in Kalangala
In order to boost the tourism sector, a city businessman has opened up a new resort centre on Lake Victoria’s Bugala Island.
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British Airways to launch Terminal 5 in Heathrow.
British Airways passengers departing from Heathrow will quickly applaud the airline’s effort in trying to put the joy back into air travel after Terminal 5 is launched on March 27.
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More Tourists Visiting North and Eastern national parks
More tourists are visiting North and Eastern Uganda National Parks, a trend that has been attributed to increased confidence in the security situation in the regions and better pubic perception of Uganda as a tourist destination
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Cattle Thieves kill Tourist
A tourist from Deurne near Antwerp in Belgium died yesterday the 6th of February 2008 after being shot at the previous night by cattle rustlers on Mt Elgon National Park.
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MPS Urge Government to Increase Funding For Marketing Tourism
Members of Parliament have called on Government to inject more funds into marketing Uganda’s tourism potential if the country is to reap more from the sector.
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Uganda Attends World Travel Market.
Uganda is attending the five day trade fair at WTM World Travel Market on stand number AF2640.
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Unity Cultural Festival
The Unity Cultural Festival will give the ordinary Ugandan a chance to be part of the Commonwealth activities.
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Rwenzururu Cultural Leader’s Wedding and Honey Moon
The Rwenzururu cultural leader, Omusinga Charles Wesley Mumbere Irema Ngoma and his Queen, Agnes Ithungu Asimawe, had a week-long honeymoon...
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Conservation Campaign
The United Nations Association embarked on a three-month tree-planting programme to promote conservation of the environment.
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Oasis Restaurant Opened In Lugogo
A Shs500m restaurant and bar has opened in Lugogo Cricket Ground next to the National Council of Sports.
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Air Uganda Airlines
Air Uganda, the long anticipated airline, has tested its flights for the launch of commercial flights this month.
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Sport Fishing at Murchision FallsSport Fishing at Murchison Falls National Park is done at the foot of the falls either from the rocks on the bank of the river or faintly lowers downstream in the pools from a boat.
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Chogm Drum
A drum bearing all the names of the 53 countries in the Commonwealth will be placed at the source of the Nile
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CHOGM Works
IF first impressions last forever, and then Entebbe town is doing it best to create a lasting impression.
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Airport upgrade
The Arrivals Hall has been expanded to improve facilitation for passengers.
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Major attractions
The Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC), formerly Entebbe Zoo, is one of the major attractions in Entebbe town.
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Ntebe za Mugula
In the book, Entebbe Today, a 2005 publication of the Entebbe Municipal Council, Ntebe Za Mugula is listed second after UWEC, under ‘Tourist Facilities’.
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Entebbe Botanical Gardens
The expansive gardens are situated East of Entebbe town. They were established in 1898, with the aim of studying plants of potential value to Uganda.
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Hotels and Inns
The major ones are the Imperial Resort beach, Imperial Botanical beach and the Windsor Lake Victoria hotels.
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Mbale gets Tourism Association
This Eastern Ugandan town on the foot of Mt. Elgon has long struggled to reclaim its former glory days of the immediate post independence era, especially in regard of tourism.
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Golf Course Hotel Opens ahead of Summit
Another new four star hotel, adjoining Kampala’s premier shopping mall “Garden City,” has now opened its doors for guests.
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CAA Pre-Inaugurates Arrivals lounge The newly expanded arrivals lounge was pre-inaugurated last week by the CAA, to allow airline personnel and industry related persons a sneak preview of the new facility.
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More UWA Wardens and Rangers Graduate
Over 200 newly trained rangers and wardens were graduated by the Uganda Wildlife Authority last week at the National Leadership Institute at Kyankwazi.
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Airlines to cut flights to Entebbe
Major airlines flying to Entebbe International Airport are to reduce flights as a security measure during the Common wealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kampala next month.
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Tourist builds school in Kasese
After being touched by the high rate of illiteracy of over 80 percent and the poor living conditions at Kasenyi landing site on Lake Katwe, Kasese District a Swiss tourist has constructed a kindergarten at the land site to promote literacy.
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Danish Press Trip
A group of Scandinavian journalists and booking agents spent three days in Jinja at the beginning of October.
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Miss Tourism Pagent
After the successful launch of Miss Tourism 2007 at Rock Gardens on 12th October 2007, the second of the three events will take place this evening at Kabira Country Club poolside.
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Prince Charles to go boat ridding at the source of the nile
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, will have a boat ride at the Source of the Nile in Jinja next month.
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Basongora pastoralists start shifting from Park
After four days of resisting relocation, the Basongora pastoralists have finally moved from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Mubuku Prisons Farm in Maliba Sub-county in Kasese.
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World Tourism Day Celebrations
World Tourism Day will be celebrated on the 27th September, and the Ministry of Tourism is having a number of events to mark the celebrations.
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Kenya Airways Suspends Lamu Service
 Kenya Airways has temporarily suspended its operations to Lamu to allow the Kenya Airports authority repair the Lamu runway.
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Tanzanzia
 Precision Air has resumed its flights from Dar es Salaam to Arusha.
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Zimbabwe
 British Airways is suspending its direct flights between London Heathrow and Harare from October 28.
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Book; Uganda’s Great Rift ValleyOctober saw the publication of the second edition of Andrew Robert’s book, Uganda’s Great Rift Valley.
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Ugandans to House Common Wealth Delegates
Ugandans with presentable houses or apartments in areas such as Kololo, Nakasero, Ntinda, Bugolobi, Mbuya are to make between $60-300 (about Shs100, 000- 500,000) per night simply by hosting a Chogm delegate in November.
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Pre –CHOGM children’s forum and exhibition
Although children make up the biggest percentage of the 53 countries that are to attend the Common Wealth meeting in November, there is no forum for the children.
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MPs want Value Added Tax (VAT) on all Tourism-related services suspended for seven years.
The MPs on the Tourism, Trade and Industry committee said suspension of the tax would stimulate investment in the sector.
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Uganda Tourist Board Wages War on Unprofessional Tour Operator
Uganda Tourist Board has opened up a police case against the proprietors of Volvo Safaris for improper conduct.
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World Travel Market - UK Tourism Trade Fair 12th - 15th November 2007
The World Travel Market (WTM) is the Worlds largest annual international tourism exhibition that takes place at the Excel fairgrounds in East London, UK.
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Zakayo Celebrates 43rd Birthday
 Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) celebrated its 43rd birthday on August 16th 2007.
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Tour Agents Want Tax Waiver
Tour operators have demanded that the government waives taxes on all tour cars that are being imported.
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East African Community Heads of the Tourist Boards meets in Uganda for a three day meeting.
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Leon Sullivan Summit
anzania Tourists Board is organizing the Leon Sullivan Summit conference that will take place in Arusha in June 2008
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Uganda Wildlife Authority Prepares For CHOGM.
Uganda will host the Common Wealth Heads of Government Meeting in November from 21st-23rd 2007.
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Diplomatic Missions
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Visa Fees
Ugandan visa fees increased with effect from 1st July 2007 as follows.
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New Marketing and Public Relations Manager
Uganda Tourist Board has recruited a new marketing Manager. Mr. Muzahura Edwin
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Trade Fairs
Uganda is once again participating in the bird watching fair due to take place on the 17th-19th of August in Rutland (United Kingdom)
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World Travel Market (WTM)
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World Tourism Day
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New Lodge in Kibale
A new lodge has been constructed in Kibale National Park.
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Common Wealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) preparations
Uganda will host the CHOGM meeting on the 23rd to 25th of November 2007 and all of us are preparing for the meeting.
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Press Releases
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International Institute for Peace Through Tourism Conference
20th - 25th May 2007 In Kampala
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Chobe Safari Lodge
The Chobe Safari Lodge was originally constructed in 1950s and at that time was one of the jewels in Uganda’s crown of tourism destinations. 
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BIT Milan Tourism Exhibition 22nd - 25th February 2007
Tourism Uganda is in advanced stages of preparing for BIT (BORSA INTERNAZIONALE DEL TURISMO) MILAN Tourism Exhibition to take place from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th February, 2007.
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Mt Gorilla Permits Fees to Increase
In a bid to harmonize Mt. Gorilla Tourism in the region Uganda, Rwanda and Congo have all agreed to raise the Mt.
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Itlalian State Television visits Uganda
Uganda will have an opportunity to showcase her tourism attractions on RAI Television which is Italy’s state television after filming for a fortnight
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South African Airways announces new Flight Schedule
As South African Airways brings the world to Africa and takes Africa to the world they have released a new flight schedule for the Entebbe / Johannesburg route both inbound & outbound. 
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Tourism Uganda Presence at WorldTravel Market 2006
Uganda’s presence at WTM has strengthened tremendously over the past several years, and this occasion is boosted yet further by the tourist board’s alliance with no fewer than 16 tourism partners at the event.
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Uganda's free PR in US market tops US$ 250,000
During the month of April 2006 the value of the publicity generated for Uganda through Tourism Uganda’s (the new brand identity for Uganda Tourist Board) PR Agency in the United States market, Mc Sullivan Marketing International, topped US$ 452,761.
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Tourism Uganda arranges top US travel Photo-Journalists visit to Uganda.
KAMPALA, April 7 – Two groups of photo-journalists from the United States are visiting Uganda this month as part of Tourism Uganda’s ongoing program of familiarization trips for key travel media.
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Famous British actor, Dexter Fletcher,
chooses Uganda as dream destination

Dexter Fletcher, a famous British actor, traveled to Uganda at the beginning of April to fulfill a long term dream to see the country.
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Rwenzori centenary celebrations
The government of Uganda in partnership with the Italian government is preparing
for the centenary since the ascent of Mount.
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KLM offers new boost to Tourism Sector
The sky team and their other main partners across the Global will engage in some hard sales activities so as to fill the seats on these three additional flights per week and bring traffic through their network connections from as far as North America and all of Europe via Amsterdam to Entebbe, with a weekly capacity of 660 seats in each direction, making 34,000 extra seats in each direction per annum..
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Brand Uganda - Tourism Campaign with CNN
The Ugandan Government has signed a one million dollar deal with CNN International for a media campaign to brand and market the country on its network over the next six months (From 8th October 2005 to March 2006)
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New Board of Directors for Uganda Tourist Board
The Minister for Tourism, Trade and Industry Hon. Daudi Migereko appointed a new Board of Directors.
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New Ferry!
There is a new ferry with daily plies Entebbe and kalangala. It is a brand new ship with 1st class facilities.
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Lake Mburo Boat trips
Water trips have been made easy on Lake Mburo National Park. Uganda Wildlife Authority has secured a fibreglass hydropower engine water boat to ease water trips on the lake.

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Uganda Gorilla tourism booming
Gorilla eco-tourism was introduced in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in order to conserve and protect this endangered species of the great apes and to generate revenue for the government and the local people.

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