Uganda Tourism Association rebrands for stronger global presence

The leading voice of Uganda’s private tourism sector has undergone a significant transformation, officially adopting a new name to enhance its identity and outreach. The organisation, previously known as the Confederation of Uganda Tourism Association, is now formally called the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA). This change, announced in a press release, follows a lengthy process…

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Museveni warns against over taxing hotels

President Museveni has come out strongly against the taxation of hotels, saying the tourism sector is an export industry that should not be burdened with domestic-style taxes. Meeting a delegation from the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) at State House Entebbe, the president expressed concern upon learning that hotels which he called the backbone of tourism…

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