Pope’s visit good for Uganda Tourism.

Uganda is lucky to have hosted the Pope first among nations in Africa. Pope Paul VI visited Uganda in 1969; Pope John Paul later paid the nation visits in 1993. Pope Francis has also indicated his plans to visit Uganda in November 2015, according the Catholic News Agency.

Pope Francis reportedly declared, “God willing, I will be in Africa in November.” In the Central African Republic initially and then in Uganda. His preparations indicate that the journey je mentioned would be “before the presidential transition in the central African Republic and Uganda later in November.”

Invited by President Yoweri Museven on his trip to the Vatican last year, the Pope will be visiting Uganda. Should this be the case, Uganda would be the first nation the Pope visits three times among African nations.

Should the Pope be able to visit Uganda, this would be fantastic news for tourism as He will be traveling in a large party and most resorts will gain from having meals and beds. Given that November is typically poor season for tourism in Uganda and most lodges and hotels are constantly vacant, funds obtained from this would surely assist to provide money to pay for their staff.

It will undoubtedly boost Uganda’s foreign currency influx. Uganda as a nation has been suffering from inflation and high exchange rate; as of right now, the dollar is trading at Uganda Shillings three thousand which requires some intervention and hopefully the arrival of the Pope and his group will result in foreign exchange inflow something that will affect the exchange rate and terms of trade.

This third Pope’s trip will help Uganda become more known as one of the most stable and possible travel destination in Africa. Most televisions will center Uganda and as such, Uganda will have the visibility needed to advertise it as a travel destination. Uganda has endured so much from its past marked by bush warfare, political unrest but in the last thirty years, it has had some relative peace leading to notable economic growth.

Popes group will also have some opportunity to go on excursions in Uganda most particularly the advance group. Tour operators should therefore be ready to arrange trips to Jinja, Kampala, and other areas that these individuals may visit while in Uganda.

Uganda is blessed by many tourism attractions, including the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga, the longest river on planet earth, The Nile, The longest mountain ranges in the Rwenzoris, Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, Budungo Forest and so much more.

Furthermore well-known for their friendliness are Ugandans, whose customs are somewhat distinctive. Should the Pope’s visit be successful, most of these tourist sites will be emphasized by media outlets something that can result in a rise in visitor numbers to Uganda in the next years after his visit.

Tourism and Uganda Martyrs Day – Religious tours and safaris.

The government body tasked with advertising Uganda as the ideal tourist destination is the Uganda Tourism Board. The goal of this is to attract visitors from all over the world, not only those living in Uganda.

All tourism services and facilities in Uganda are required by law to undergo inspections by the Uganda Tourism Board to guarantee they meet international standards. Restaurants and other eating establishments, as well as hotels, fall under this category of amenities.

Among our many services, we provide:

Developing and executing a plan to promote tourism in Uganda. Private companies and various government tourist departments are involved in this process.

It is also our duty to market Uganda as a tourism destination that is both beautiful and environmentally responsible.

Primarily and locally, it is the duty of the Uganda Tourism Board to promote Uganda to the people of Uganda. We are committed to fostering and promoting domestic tourism in Uganda.

Whenever feasible, UTB urges investors to put money into the tourist industry, with a particular focus on less established tourist destinations.

The Uganda Tourism Board is actively involved in school-based tourism teaching and training in an effort to foster sustainable tourism. The kids of today are the leaders of tomorrow; it is imperative that they understand what sets our nation apart as a tourist destination.

For what reason should we give a hoot about tourism?

Because the tourist industry is vital to the economy of Uganda. Reason being, you have every right to take pride in and savor this land that is rightfully yours. Why? Because when you’re no longer around, your offspring will pick up where you left off, so you may as well leave them something remarkable to tell future generations.

From solo entrepreneurs to multinational conglomerates, the tourist industry is ripe with opportunity. Everybody can find something. When it comes to industries like manufacturing, where very few people stand to gain, things are different. Just as in the past, tourism helps sustain our culture, legacy, and traditions, which in turn helps to preserve them.

So, what’s in store for the people of Uganda?

On June 3, Kampala will be the site of the Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, which will bring millions of people from Uganda, East Africa, and throughout the globe. As the only African nation celebrating this kind of day, Uganda serves as an excellent emblematic event for faith-based tourism. We are here because many of the faithful would want to have another Ugandan experience to take home with them.

In addition to a public holiday and, most likely, a religious service, is there anything else going on during Uganda Martyrs Days?

There is no better day than Uganda Martyrs Day, both in Uganda and beyond. We are urging all Ugandans and those involved in the tourist industry to do more than just celebrate June 3 annually.
Our efforts to make that day a success and welcome the world to Uganda were commendable. We need to step it up a level and invite everyone to join us on the Martyrs Trail all year round.

A considerable number of the Uganda Martyrs were captured and massacred in several locations before the biggest group finally arrived at Namugongo. It is our hope that the Uganda Tourism Board and the country’s major religious institutions can accompany you on your pilgrimage.

You will learn about the unique history of Uganda by walking the Martyrs Trail. You will be able to see various landmarks, pay your respects at sacred sites, learn about fascinating tales, and even visit locations you may not have previously considered to be very significant. How many people are aware, for instance, that Rubaga Cathedral is home to a museum? However, a large number of people usually stop by to worship there.

The path has already been planned by the Uganda Tourism Board, so visitors may begin and end their journey whenever they choose, all year round.

For regular folks like us, what’s the point of tourism? Selling Rolexes, working in Owino, whatever. As regular Ugandans, we can all stand to gain from the tourism industry. Going to amusement parks is only one part of tourism. The topic extends beyond untamed creatures. Whitewater rafting is only one part of it. That and a whole lot more is what it is.

may you tell me where in the globe, or even in East Africa, you may locate edible rolex? What a non-watch! A lot of visitors want to see the rolex person because they want to consume that specific rolex.

Tourists in Kampala and beyond may enjoy bodabodas when they are well-managed and controlled. Currently, there is a safari business that takes customers on tours around Kampala utilizing bodas.

The Owino market is an incredible and varied destination that any travel operator would be wise to explore. Think about it: here’s a once in a lifetime chance to get your money’s worth out of those gently used garments you contributed;

after that, you can take a stroll around the halls to satisfy your appetite (literally) and be amazed by the St. Balikuddembe monument, where a martyr’s final breath was taken. Everything that is contained in just one little corner of Kampala. A great number of these marketplaces, however, may be found all across the nation.

The question is, how can we encourage domestic travel?

Domestic tourism can only flourish if we, the people, leave our couches and go about, taking pictures and sharing stories about our rich history and culture.

If we were to all take a road trip to Jinja, how many would it be? However, there are a great number of non-native speakers who are well-versed in the history of the Nile and its various tributaries. Even more so than the majority of us, they have seen more of the Mabira on their journey to Jinja than we have in our whole lives here.

The Baganda proverb goes something like, “Okutambulakulaba, okudakunyumya”—going somewhere is seeing, and coming back is sharing what you’ve seen. We must do it.

We should start honoring our own cultures. Max Fisher’s study, as published in the Washington Post’s “A revealing map of the world’s most and least ethnically diverse countries,” shows that Uganda has more cultural diversity than any other country in the world. This is a reason to rejoice. That is why the Imbalu festival is now part of our yearly schedule. Every other year, there is a ritual that turns boys become men: circumcision.

We are now collaborating with many partners to publicize more cultural events, such as music and cuisine festivals. Mark your calendars for August because the Uganda Museum will be hosting a culinary and cultural event. A literary sample of Uganda will be available to you.

We will cultivate domestic tourism by engaging in the activities that make us unique as Ugandans, such as venturing outside of our cities and discovering our local surroundings.

Economically and socially, how does domestic tourism affect things?

The effect on the economy is enormous. After years of relying on traditional exports like fish, coffee, and remittances, tourism has surpassed them as Uganda’s top source of foreign currency. More funding will allow Uganda’s tourist industry to surpass all others in terms of employment. This is due to the fact that the tourist chain value distributes revenue in a certain manner. Everybody wins: the trinket dealer, the bodaboda riders, the hotels, the airlines.

The influence of tourism is changing society. Traveling around Uganda and seeing its many landscapes, people, cuisines, and cultures is an unforgettable adventure. An ordinary road trip, such taking a leisurely drive from Kampala to Gulu via Jinja, Tororo, Mbale, Soroti, Lira, and back to Kampala, may yet provide profound and unforgettable experiences. Now, that is incalculable. A life lived.