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The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Tom Butime, flanked by state minister Martin Mugarra Bahinduka ,sister agency heads and institution board members, led a delegation of the Ministry’s top management on a guided tour of the Hotel and Tourism Training College in Jinja City, as part of

Uganda is positioning medicinal and aromatic plants at the centre of its conservation and economic growth agenda, as the country prepares to commemorate United Nations World Wildlife Day 2026 with a strong focus on unlocking the commercial potential of biodiversity while safeguarding it for future g

Jinja, Uganda — The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, through her Tourism Development Department, concluded a two-day training workshop in Jinja city aimed at strengthening health, safety and service standards among street food vendors, a key but often overlooked segment of the tourism

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has endorsed plans to host a high-levelfamiliarization (FAM) visit for Canadian tour operators, travel agents and media influencers in April2026, as part of efforts to deepen Uganda’s footprint in the North American tourism market.The decision was re

Uganda’s tourism and hospitality sector remains a critical driver of economic growth, employment creation, and national development. However, the sector continues to face a significant skills gap that limits productivity, service quality, and global competitiveness. Addressing this gap is essential

The United Kingdom has lifted its travel advisory warning against visiting two of Uganda’s flagship protected areas, including Queen Elizabeth National Park and Semuliki National Park, marking a significant turning point for the country’s tourism sector and restoring confidence among British travell

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities joined the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development at Kampala Serena Hotel for the official launch of the Uganda Strengthening Public Investment and Asset Management for Growth and Resilience (PIM-PLUS) Operation, a flagship reform pro

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) has today, 1st December 2025, joined the international community to mark World AIDS Day in Bushenyi with a renewed commitment to intensifying HIV/AIDS prevention, integrating HIV-sensitive policies, and strengthening stigma-free workplaces wit

Kampala, 26 November 2025 The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities has launched the Uganda National Tourism Policy (2025), a strategic framework aimed at boosting competitiveness, strengthening resilience, and positioning Uganda among Africa’s top five tourist destinations.Speaking at the l