This week, we bring you a recap on the Top Ten (10) most important things in Uganda’s Tourism, the world of Aviation and Travel that have made rounds especially in this COVID-19 Era. As always, we will be giving you highlights that have made News rounds all through from start of the week till the End. Below are the highlights in precision.
01. Uganda marks World Tourism Day in Fort Portal Tourism City; stakeholders root for increase role of tourism in rural development – Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate the International World Tourism Day on 27th September 2020, with a call for increased involvement of rural communities in the tourism value chain. Held under the theme, “Tourism and Rural Development”, this year’s celebrations highlighted the benefits of including locals in tourism, especially the rural communities that host the various tourism attractions across the country. Read more https://bit.ly/33lgieP
02. World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) calls for investment to boost tourism in Rwenzori NP – The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) Country Director, David Duli has called upon the private sector to invest in Rwenzori Mountain National Park (RMNP), one of Uganda’s least visited national parks. David Duli states that in addition to the unique geographical location, the Rwenzori natural heritage and biodiversity importance has been internationally recognized and is of great importance. Read more https://bit.ly/2GuH3EI
03. Newly appointed Uganda Tourism ambassador Eddie Kenzo calls out for localization of tourism – The newly appointed Ugandan Tourism Ambassador who doubles as a multi-award-winning top musician Ediirisa Musuza alias Eddy Kenzo has called upon Ugandan tour operators to localize the tourism sector so as to improve the bruised tourism sector. This comes as Uganda joined the entire world to celebrate the annual International Tourism Day celebrated every 27th September. Kenzo made this call with reflection from this year’s theme ‘Tourism and Rural Development’ which he believes will help the sector rip huge from the locals in a bid to develop their communities. Read more https://bit.ly/36rjLdR
04. Brussels Airlines expands its offer to Entebbe Airport and Africa during next winter – At the start of the winter season, 14 destinations will be included in the airline’s intercontinental offer, with a sole focus on Africa. The airline will expand its offer with 12% as of October 25th. As of this winter, Brussels Airlines will fly to Abidjan on a daily base. During winter holidays, extra frequencies will be added to Banjul, Bujumbura, Dakar, Douala, Entebbe, Freetown, Kigali, Kinshasa, Monrovia and Yaoundé. During this peak period, running from the beginning of December until the beginning of January, the airline will offer 40% more flights compared to September/October 2020. In February ‘21, also Luanda and New York JFK are planned to be added to the network. Read more https://bit.ly/2GstxBl
05. UTB flags off 2nd winner of Take on the Pearl of Africa campaign to Lake Mburo alongside Cindy Sanyu, Crystal Newman and Publicity E. Natete – The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), has today flagged off the 2nd lucky winner of the digital- led campaign, Take On The Pearl. The winner Marvin Johnz is destined to enjoy the beauty abound Lake Mburo National Park and is joined by celebrity and singer Cindy Sanyu, media personality Crystal Newman and comedian, Publicity E. Natete. Read more https://bit.ly/34icOsT
Marvin Johnz (L), UTB CEO – Lilly Ajarova (C) and Singer Cindy Sanyu (R) being flagged offf to L.Mburo National Park on Wednesday morning at UTB HDQtrs
06. IATA: Traffic forecast downgrade after dismal Summer – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) downgraded its traffic forecast for 2020 to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery, as evidenced by a dismal end to the summer travel season in the Northern Hemisphere. IATA now expects full-year 2020 traffic to be down 66% compared to 2019. The previous estimate was for a 63% decline. Read more https://bit.ly/3iq3d8m
07. Entebbe International Airport reopens the skies for business after six months of long closure – Its business as usual yet again at Entebbe international airport, Uganda’s top airport. After Six months since travel lockdown was enacted, restrictions on air travel were earlier raised following the president’s televised national speech that saw the airport prepare fore business stating 1st October.This shines a ray of hope for the bruised economy sector especially tourism, aviation and travel. All these sectors have seen the darkest of day forcing some entities within the sectors to opt out of business. As of the commencement of business yesterday, nine airlines were all set to resume business with both passenger and cargo flights as soon as Uganda’s main airport at Entebbe resumes. These are Uganda Airlines, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania and Ethiopian Airlines. Read more https://bit.ly/2GsuFoz
08. Ugandan Tourism ready for international visitors – stakeholders – After months of closure and lockdown, on Sunday 20th Sep 2020, while appearing on national television to convey the country’s advances in the fight against Covid-19 disease,President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni lifted the ban on air travels and communicated that schools would resume in the near future too. Following this announcement, stakeholders in the tourism industry have expressed their readiness to welcome international tourists. Read more https://bit.ly/30rXlFc
09. Uganda Tourism Board awarded the Safer Tourism Evaluated Seal – The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) yet again has something great to be proud of with recent achievement having been awarded the Safer Tourism Evaluated Seal by Safer Tourism organization under Rebuilding Tourism. Earlier on 24th August, Uganda Tourism Board CEO Lilly Ajarova and Quality Assurance Officer Samora Semakula applied for the Safer Tourism Seal. In addition to the self-assessment, UTB included a request for an independent evaluation. The Safer Tourism Seal is available for any destination and tourism stakeholder based on self-assessment. By the Uganda Tourism Board adding the important option and going a step further for an evaluation, shows an important commitment and a way to double check on policies in place. Read more https://bit.ly/2GmUff5
10. UTB inaugurates 4th Board of Directors: Minister Tom Butiime urges members to lead pivotal role in promoting domestic tourism – The Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Col. (RTD) Tom Butiime called upon the new 4th board of Directors appointed for the different roles at the Uganda Tourism Board to stand instrumental in the promotion of Uganda’s local domestic tourism product and also lay synergies for marketing destination Uganda across the region and beyond given that the Airport was reopening by 1st October. The Minister made this call during the inauguration ceremony for the Uganda Tourism Board incoming 4th board of Directors held at Mestil hotel and Residences, Nsambya on Wednesday 30th September 2020. Read more https://bit.ly/3lbOq2D
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