Attendants in several Hotels, guest houses, Restaurants and Bars in Jinja, are taking part in the fight against Aids.

This is through the role they are to take on as teachers of condom use to clients and HIV/AIDS prevention.These are to be trained by the Organization for Good Life of the Marginalized (OGLM), a local NGO.

The Organization will carry out the training of attendants in over 80 bars and 50 guest houses with the help of Population Service International (PSI) Uganda.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Travel News

The Sheraton Kampala Hotel has unveiled a seasonal package as a complimentary for the festive season.

The Hotel is offering a special and memorable holiday package to its guests. The package is valid from December 10th 2006 to January 10th 2007 subject to availability.
The Chrismas and New years package includes a soothing welcome drink, Lunch on Christmas Day -Supplement at USD 25 per person,New year’s Eve Dinner- Supplement at USD 40 per person and USD 25 for children below 12 years.

New year’s Eve Accommodation includes USD 99 for a single and USD 125 for a double. The rate includes a full American Buffet Breakfast, Complimentary Local Daily Newspaper, Access to Kidepo Health club and Internet is available at a charge-Hot spot.

Special christmas and newyears rates include US $ 130 for a Deluxe room, and US $ 790 for a Superior room, both single and double.For Every four nights spent at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, you will get 1 free night. Packages are inclusive of 18% VAT and Airport transfers for one person.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News

Construction of the Hilton Hotel in Nakasero is in High gear.
The 23-storey building is to be completed ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) due in Uganda late next year.

The hotel on Nakasero Hill is being constructed by Abu Construction Company as the main contractor, supervised by London-based Thomas Adamson as quantity surveyors, Waterman International as structural engineers and the architects are John Seyert.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News

Hotel Africana won a Silver award during the Investor of the Year Awards which took place at the Hotel.

Hotel Africana won the silver award for increased investment which stands at $6.2m as well as creating 60 new jobs. These were created with the recent expansion of the hotel to add on the 255 existing jobs.

Uganda Investment Authority executive director, Maggie Kigozi applauded the Hotel for providing world class tourism services and recreational facilities.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News

Kampala Serena Hotel was on 27/December/2006, named Investor of the year, at the investor of the year awards held at Hotel Africana.

The Hotel was named at the annual event organised by the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) with a Golden plaque and a certificate of merit, which was received by Mahmud Jan Mohamed, Serena Hotels Tourism Promotion Services managing director.

This is in a bid to recognise investors’ contribution to the country’s development. According to Dr. Maggie Kigozi, the chief of UIA, the hotel invested $30m, and created 347 jobs, as well as improving staff efficiency and customer service by spending $240,000 on staff training.

The Serena Hotel was recently opened By His Highness the Aga Khan, and his Excellency President Yoweri Museveni.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News