Mauritian officials praised Uganda's tourism assets at a roadshow in Port Louis on Friday. Ambassador Sookun Rajkumar from the Foreign Ministry highlighted Lake Victoria's size and the nation's fruit production as major attractions for visitors. Uganda welcomed 1.84 million travelers in 2024, and tourism accounts for 7.7 percent of gross domestic product.
The event featured virtual reality demonstrations of waterfalls and gorillas alongside samples of Ugandan coffee. Minister Martin Mugarra said the countries offer complementary experiences that could create joint tourism packages. Both governments are committed to drafting a cooperation agreement for promotional activities and investment in sustainable tourism programs.
The event featured virtual reality demonstrations of waterfalls and gorillas alongside samples of Ugandan coffee. Minister Martin Mugarra said the countries offer complementary experiences that could create joint tourism packages. Both governments are committed to drafting a cooperation agreement for promotional activities and investment in sustainable tourism programs.
