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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) as a Destination Partner.

UTB, the government agency responsible for promoting Uganda as a premier travel destination, plays a vital role in coordinating the tourism sector, supporting product development, and enhancing the country’s global competitiveness.

Based in Kampala, UTB

Uganda Airlines has launched flights between London Gatwick Airport and Entebbe, which becomes the only non-stop service between the UK and Uganda.

The carrier will operate four times per week on the new route using Airbus A330-800neo aircraft, which has 258 seats across economy, premium economy and business cabins. Flights will operate on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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Luxury property management company Newmark Hotels & Reserves has added Gorilla Heights Lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda to its African portfolio. The lodge officially opened on November 7, marking Newmark's return to the gorilla trekking market having previously operated in the industry from a Rwandan facility.

“Having taken the time to carefully evaluate the feasibility

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the organization responsible for Uganda's national parks and protected areas, will increase gorilla tracking fees by $100 for the period 2024-2026.

According to eturbonews.com, the fee increase is an important step in meeting UWA's growing budget conservation and operating needs. This is essential for the effective management of all 13 UWA Wildlife Refuges,