International #tourism to continue robust growth in 2013

International tourist arrivals grew by 4% in 2012 to reach 1.035 billion, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

#Uganda – #Africa’s new frontier named among best of the World 2013

Uganda, once the cornerstone of Africa’s Grand Tour, is today bypassed by most visitors. The nation and its people have been brutalized by dictators, battered by warlords, and negatively portrayed by viral videos. Safari goers line up in next-door Kenya and Tanzania, with only a few coming to Uganda to see the famed mountain gorillas.

Mountain #Gorilla numbers in #Bwindi Impenetrable National shoot up to 400

The long awaited mountain gorillas’ census results have just been released by Ugandan Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities at the Media Center putting the total population of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to 400. This brings the World’s total population of Mountain Gorillas to 880. 480 of the 880 are being shared by Uganda (Mgahinga Gorilla National Park), Rwanda (Volcanoes National Park) and DRC (Virunga National Park).

#Bwindi Impenetrable National Park receives Certificate of Excellence

TRIP ADVISOR, the world’s largest travel site has recognised Bwindi Impentrable National Park (BINP) for earning exceptional traveler ratings over the past year. Bwindi lmpenetrable National Park is found in South Western Uganda and is home to Uganda’s star attraction, the Mountain Gorilla.

#Uganda #Gorilla Permit fees reduced

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) one of the key stakeholders in Uganda’s Tourism industry has initiated and gone ahead to announce a promotion coinciding with the Ugandan Golden Jubilee celebrations of independence. This has been done to enable potential visitors to enjoy the same gorilla experience at a subsidised price.

#Sustainable tourism central to the future of Africa’s Parks

Tourism is one of the most effective ways to preserve Africa’s national parks and protected areas while creating jobs and income for local communities. This was one of the main conclusions of the First Pan-African Conference on Sustainable Tourism in African National Parks, organized by UNWTO and the Government of Tanzania (Arusha, Tanzania, 15-18 October 2012).

#Tanzania: TTB pushes for Tourism Promotion

Mwanza — THE Chairman of Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB), Ambassador Charles Sanga, has called upon Mwanza regional authorities to intensify efforts in promoting tourism in the region.

#Uganda tops Africa in tourism growth

Uganda is now ranked top as far tourism industry growth in Africa is concerned. This was announced by Dr Nelson Githinji, the Secretary in the Kenyan Ministry of tourism. According to the 2011 tourism review in Africa, Uganda’s tourism sector grew by 25% in 2011 while that of South Africa and Tanzania realized growth of 21% and 13.4% respectively.

#Uganda Tourist arrivals increase

KAMPALA: Despite a global financial crisis that has been raging on for more than four years, park arrivals in Uganda’s tourist attractions have increased from 190,000 in 2010 to 208,000 in 2011, representing a 9.4 per cent increase.

#Magical Kenya named Africa’s Leading Tourist Board

South African Airways, Abercrombie & Kent, and Beyond, Avis, Travel with Flair and Mantis Collection were among the organisations named the finest in their field by WTA’s voters.