Uganda’s tourism sector has posted a strong comeback, with international visitor arrivals climbing to more than 1.6 million in 2025 and tourism earnings surging to UGX 5.8 trillion (about USD 1.62 billion), according to the newly released Tourism Statistical Abstract 2025. The figures, presented by Senior Statistician at the Ministry of Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, Mr Denis Rodney Ojok, during a high-level breakfast meeting in Kampala, signal a sector that has not only

Uganda has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for the 2026 International Museum Day (IMD) celebrations

Far Right: PERMANENT SECRETARY DOREEN KATUSIIME The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has today (27th/04/2026) hosted a high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Fund’s ongoing Article IV Mission to Uganda, in a meeting that highlighted tourism’s increasing role in Uganda’s macroeconomic growth, resilience and long-term transformation agenda. Held at the Ministry’s Executive Boardroom and chaired by Permanent Secretary Mrs. Do

In a renewed effort to deepen bilateral relations and advance regional integration, Uganda is hosting the 12th Uganda–Rwanda Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) at Mestil Hotel in Kampala from 20th to 22nd April 2026. The high-level engagement, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Government of Uganda, is convened under the theme “Enhancing Trade, Infrastructure, Value Chain Linkages for Economic Transformation.” The Ministry of Tourism was represented by Pri

Uganda’s Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Col. Tom Butime, has rallied a visiting Canadian delegation to champion Uganda as a premier global destination, tasking them to become tourism ambassadors as they return home. The Minister’s remarks marked the climax of a high-level engagement that concluded a 10-day strategic familiarisation trip that run from April 8th –18th , 2026 organised by the Uganda High Commission in Canada in collaboration with the Ministry and

The Tourism Development Programme has emerged among Uganda’s top three performing government programmes, registering a performance score of 60.76% in the Financial Year 2024/25, according to results presented at the National Annual Performance Review Conference held at Speke Resort Convention Centre, Munyonyo. The ranking places tourism third behind Sustainable Development of Petroleum Resources (64.88%) and Administration of Justice (63.73%), underscoring the sector’s grow

4th from the Right, Ministry of Tourism Under Secretary Mr.Geoffrey Sseremba Uganda is taking its destination marketing drive to Central Asia, as a delegation from the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, led by the Under Secretary Mr.Geoffrey Sseremba , to Ashgabat to participate in the Turkmen Travel 2026, taking place from April 14th to 16th, 2026. The international tourism exhibition and conference has convened global tourism stakeholders, including tour operato

Uganda has today received a high-level delegation of leading tour operators, travel agents and media personalities from Canada for a landmark familiarization trip running from April 8th to 18th, 2026. The initiative is organised by the Uganda High Commission in Canada in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, its agencies, line ministries and key players from the tourism private sector. The visit marks one of Uganda’s most deliberate and strat

We are pleased to announce the shortlisted candidates for oral interviews for the Apprenticeship Program scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 , at the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training College (UHTTC), Jinja , starting at 9:00 AM. The shortlisted applicants span various trades including Baristas and Bartending, Cooks, Housekeeping and Laundry, and Waitrons. All shortlisted candidates are encouraged to prepare adequately and attend the interviews as scheduled, an

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has successfully concluded a two- day Tourism Capacity Building Programme for Local Government officials in the Buganda Region, held from April 8th to 9th, 2026 at Brovad Hotel in Masaka City. The initiative forms part of the Ministry’s continued efforts to enhance stakeholder collaboration and promote balanced tourism development across the country. It brought together political and administrative leaders, tourism officers, d