Tag Archives: Uganda Tourism

EATP TO LAUNCH IN UGANDA ON WORLD TOURISM DAY | Uganda trips

2012 World Tourism Day celebrations in Uganda on the 27th of September will be spiced up with the expected launch of East Africas tourism private sector platform, EATP, which will complete the circuit of launches across the East African Community … Continue reading

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Tanzanian ferry sank near the island of Zanzibar | Uganda Tourism

ferry upside down in the sea and survivors in the water A naval search operation resumed at first light to find an estimated 100 people missing after a Tanzanian ferry sank near the island of Zanzibar. The boat had left … Continue reading

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KAMPALA FLOODS AND MORE LANDSLIDES ON MT.ELGON | mt. trekking

This years rainy season, as heavy as it comes, has regularly seen key intersections and roundabouts flooded but yesterday afternoons biblical torrent unleashed over the city was the worst yet. Reports came in that even hotel roofs started to leak, … Continue reading

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Rwanda’s Gishwati Forest expected to be elevated to national park status in 2012/13 financial year

For over 5 years now have Rwandan conservation bodies, NGO s and individuals been working on their plans to restore Gishwati forest to its former glory, working hand in hand with The Great Ape Trust and other international partners. Rwanda … Continue reading

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Change at the top for Kenya Tourism

The Kenya Tourism Board is expected to release details of its newly appointed minister of tourism in the next few days, following a cabinet reshuffle that resulted in the popular Najib Balala being sacked from his post as minister after … Continue reading

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ICAOS REGIONAL AIR SAFETY CONFERENCE OPENS IN KAMPALA

ICAOs 1st ever Regional Aviation Safety Group Meeting for Africa and the Indian Ocean islands commenced this morning in Kampala, to be followed in two days by the 18th AFI Planning and Implementation Regional Group Meeting at the same venue, … Continue reading

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President Kikwete appoints new TTB chairman, Minister appoints new board members (gorilla trips)

Last week President Kikwete  appointed Ambassador Charles A. Sanga as the new Chairman of the Tanzania Tourist Board. The Minister of Tourism Ezekiel Maige subsequently appointed new members of the Board of Directors to serve alongside the new chairman, namely Prof. … Continue reading

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Kony film a positive role to Uganda Tourism (book gorilla permits)

In 2005, an attempt at promoting tourism in Uganda was made with the one million dollar ‘Gifted By Nature’ campaign on CNN. It made little impact on awareness or arrival figures. Then 2009 ‘Friend a Gorilla’ campaign had a more … Continue reading

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London 2012 confirms Olympic Flame Torchbearers and street route

The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has confirmed over 7,300 inspiring people who will be carrying the Flame in the Olympic Torch Relay. The Torchbearers include those that were successful through the public nomination processes run by LOCOG and the Presenting … Continue reading

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Dubai Tourism rolls out ad campaign (gorilla trekking in africa)

Dubai Tourism is launching a new £1m trade and consumer advertising campaign which is set to challenge the public’s perceptions of Dubai as a holiday destination. Launched in a week where Dubai’s hotels topped the world in occupancy levels (which … Continue reading

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