Uganda Tourism Board and Asante Aviation representatives discussed air transport improvements ahead of World Tourism Day on September 27. Officials identified transportation barriers as major challenges limiting sector growth across the country.
Tourism Board CEO Juliana Kagwa emphasized domestic travelers must drive industry expansion. She cited successful models from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Kenya where local populations initiated tourism momentum before international visitors followed.
Recent conservation milestones included World Gorilla Day celebrations and rhino naming ceremonies at Ziwa Sanctuary. The facility expanded from six rhinos in 2009 to 48 animals with 17 juveniles currently residing there.
Asante Aviation CEO Ronald Kasozi Lubega proposed air access solutions to replace lengthy road journeys. The tourism industry generated 7.1 trillion shillings in 2025 with over 1.8 million international arrivals recorded.
Tourism Board CEO Juliana Kagwa emphasized domestic travelers must drive industry expansion. She cited successful models from Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Kenya where local populations initiated tourism momentum before international visitors followed.
Recent conservation milestones included World Gorilla Day celebrations and rhino naming ceremonies at Ziwa Sanctuary. The facility expanded from six rhinos in 2009 to 48 animals with 17 juveniles currently residing there.
Asante Aviation CEO Ronald Kasozi Lubega proposed air access solutions to replace lengthy road journeys. The tourism industry generated 7.1 trillion shillings in 2025 with over 1.8 million international arrivals recorded.
