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TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS LEADERS' MEETING
Yesterday, we took the first major step in rolling out one of @GITA_Africa core initiatives, the Tourism Education Programme (TEP).
The programme is designed to engage young people progressively. Starting from primary school, through secondary school and into universities and other institutions. Introducing them to tourism, its opportunities, careers, culture, heritage, conservation and the different pathways through which they can participate and grow in the sector.
We chose to begin with universities and institutions because this is where we have a large number of young people who are already studying tourism and related fields and beginning to understand where they want to go professionally.
In just a week, we mobilised leaders from about 18 universities and institutions as follows;
1. Makerere University
2. MUBS Kampala
3. MUBS Mbarara
3. Kampala International University
4. Avance University
5. YMCA Wandegeya
6. Victoria University
7. Kabale University
8. IUIU Mbale
9. St. Lawrence University
10. Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI)
11. Uganda Wildlife and Research Training Institute (UWRTI)
12. Ndejje University
13. Nkumba University
14. Seeta University
15. Busitema University (Pallisa)
16. YMCA Buwambo
With some joining us online because they were outside Kampala, I sat with the rest at Acacia Mall. I was grateful to be the uniting factor in something that has been difficult to achieve for a long time. Some of these leaders had previously tried to do this but all was in vain
These leaders sit at a very important intersection. Between the students and university administrations. They are already connected to the students, they understand their needs, and they can help us open the right doors.
We shared what we are building and discussed the possible opportunities. These leaders have committed to helping us connect with their administrations and students. We hope to collectively extend the same movement into secondary and primary schools in the shortest run.
A call for stronger tourism partnerships between Uganda, Tanzania and Zanzibar🇺🇬🇹🇿🇿🇦
@Tinaviatrix , Head of International Relations at @GITA_Africa and CEO of @ViatrixT96128 , shared the need for stakeholders to connect destinations and tap into the unique experiences each country offers
With Uganda’s gorillas, Tanzania’s diverse attractions and Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches, there is an opportunity for these destinations to work together, attract more travellers and create greater opportunities for the tourism sector
Let’s make 2027 the year of Uganda Tanzania–Zanzibar tourism collaboration
TODAY IN A NUTSHELL
Today’s discussions centred on turning Uganda-Kenya tourism cooperation into action. The key opportunities highlighted were:
Seamless movement: making travel across East Africa cheaper, easier and more accessible.
Complementary tourism: connecting Uganda’s gorillas, wildlife and adventure with Kenya’s beaches, marine and coastal experiences.
Youth & technology: using innovation, digital platforms and young talent to transform tourism.
New markets: strengthening opportunities in Jinja, pilgrimage tourism, family travel and budget tourism.
Private-sector partnerships: growing joint ventures, investment, technology transfer and cross-border itineraries.
Media & accountability: telling the full story while asking what governments and businesses must change.
Come 26th to 27th October in Mombasa
📹 @packngoug
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