Uganda Tourism Association

The Uganda Tourism Association (UTA), is the umbrella association that brings together tourism associations in Uganda.

[Uganda Tourism Association @UTAUganda]

UTA leadership led by President @YogiBiriggwa paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Col. (Rtd.) Tom Butime to welcome him back as Minister of Tourism, Wildlife & Antiquities.
We also congratulated him on his Outstanding Tourism Leadership Award.
#UTANewsbriefs
#UTAMTWA

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Leading from the front! UTA President @YogiBiriggwa toured Kibale National Park to experience the visitor journey firsthand.
Conservation champion, hospitality leader, and tourism advocate all in one.
Let’s all explore, invest in, and protect the Pearl of Africa. #UTANewsbrief

[Uganda Tourism Association @UTAUganda]

Awards aren't the point. Standards are. 🏆

When a conservationist, a hotelier, a festival founder & a filmmaker share one stage, Uganda sees the full breadth of its tourism sector, and every young professional sees what's possible.

US$50B by 2040 gets built one day at a time.

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That's a wrap! 🏆✨

Congratulations to all our 2026 award winners and thank you to everyone who made tonight unforgettable.
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#UTABanquet2026 #ExploreUganda #PearlOfAfrica

[Uganda Tourism Association @UTAUganda]

🏆 Celebrating the champions driving Uganda's tourism forward! Congratulations to all the 2026 Uganda Tourism Annual Banquet award winners. Your passion, innovation, and leadership continue to inspire our industry and showcase the Pearl of Africa to the world. 🇺🇬✨

#UTABanquet26

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🏆 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 🏆

The highest honour of the #UTABanquet2026 goes to H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni — recognising over four decades of transformative leadership for Uganda's tourism sector. 🇺🇬
UTA President @YogiBiriggwa presented the award, received 👏

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🎤 A distinguished moment at the #UTABanquet2026:
Ms. Diana Museveni delivers the Chief Guest's address on behalf of H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. 🇺🇬
A powerful affirmation of Government's confidence in Uganda's tourism private sector. 🏆

#ExploreUganda #PearlOfAfrica

[Uganda Tourism Association @UTAUganda]

📊 A major moment at the #UTABanquet2026: @Sabuhoro took the stage on behalf of UTA to present two years of achievements (2024–2026), unveil the roadmap for 2026–2028, and launch UTA's new signature initiatives. 🇺🇬

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"Tourism transcends mere travel."
Her message was clear: tourism creates jobs, protects wildlife, preserves culture, empowers communities & tells Uganda's story to the world. Every visitor who chooses Uganda creates opportunities for countless Ugandans. 🦍🌍

[Uganda Tourism Association @UTAUganda]

🎤 Tonight at the Uganda Tourism Annual Banquet 2026, UTA President @YogiBiriggwa set the tone: "When Uganda's tourism community unites in purpose, our nation prospers." 🇺🇬🏆
A thread on her powerful address 🧵👇
#UTABanquet2026 #ExploreUganda

[Uganda Tourism Association @UTAUganda]

She paid tribute to the partners driving the sector forward @MTWAUganda, UTB, UWA, H.E. the President, and development partners incl. the EU, Enabel, World Bank & UNDP.
The shared target: the Ten-Fold Growth Strategy — US$50 billion by 2040 under NDP IV. 📈🇺🇬

[Uganda Tourism Association @UTAUganda]

We are honored to have our President, @YogiBiriggwa, in attendance today alongside fellow esteemed members of the UTA. Looking forward to a great session! 🤝💼 #UTA #Leadership

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The evening we've been waiting for is here! 🏆✨
Annual Tourism Banquet is officially underway at Sheraton hotel, celebrating the people and businesses driving Uganda's tourism forward.

Stay with us tonight 🇺🇬

#ExploreUganda #PearlOfAfrica #UtaUganda #AnnualTourismBanquet

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Big news for Uganda tourism! UTA met with Enabel, UNDP, UNESCO & UNCDF on June 24 to shape the €15.5M EU-funded STVCI.

Focus: finance, digital transformation & better business environment for tourism enterprises. Opportunities coming soon. #UTACollaborations

[Ministry of Tourism-Uganda @MTWAUganda]

Hon. Nakawuki, in turn, expressed gratitude to H.E @KagutaMuseveni for entrusting her with such a big role, to her predecessor and pledged to be a team player. She outlined plans to tackle visa challenges, develop tourism products, strengthen tourism education, combat misinformation, promote and market Uganda aggressively. @mugarra @BasilAjer @TourismBoardUg
@ExploreUganda @ugandamuseums @uhttijinja @UwrtiI

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@MTWAUganda celebrates a smooth handover as Hon. Susan Nsambu Nakawuki takes over from Hon. @mugarra. From #EkyootoHaMpango to rhino conservation, strong foundations laid. We look forward to strengthening Uganda’s tourism together ��🇬 #ExploreUganda

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#heroesday