Hotel Africana hosted the Investor of the year awards on Monday.
The Hotel which is a 4 star Hotel, is located in an exclusive , quiet private area, 3 minutes from the city centre.

The Hotel started preparations for the awards a few months ago, which cost Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) Sh60 Million, spent on awards, venue, dinner, entertainment and monitoring of the investors.

Over 30 companies participated in the event.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News

Preparations for the Visit of R&B/soul group, Boys II Men’s in July 2007 are underway.
The group will perform at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel in a VIP concert, which is expected to attract a large number of funs.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News

A Health Exhbition at Hotel Africana in Kampala, was recently opened by Uganda Investment Authority Executive Director Dr. Maggie Kigozi.

The Exhibition with Over 45 exhibitors (local manufactures of health products, importers and service providers) is to last for three days, with an aim of encouraging Ugandans to turn to local health services, by exhibiting and informing people about the existing local services.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News

Cece Winans, a Gospel sensation will visit Ugnda in December during the Christmas Season.
Winans, a member of the famous Winans family will perform in the Victoria Hall at Serena Hotel on the 8th of December, at 6:00pm for a fee of shs50,000. Cece will also perform at Namboole Stadium at 2:00pm for shs10,000.

Winans who will perform in aid of the Watoto Children, has been sponsored by Power FM.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News

Victoria International Airlines (VIA), the new National Airline will benefit hotels in Uganda by creating an upsurge in overnight stays.

The Airline in which the government holds 25% shareholding has a total of 2 aircrafts which will start operations today. This is expected to have an impact on the tourism Industry by increase in over night stays and average growth of tourism numbers.

VIA has initial flights to 3 African destinations which include Nairobi, Johannesburg and Juba, eventually go continental to destinations like South Africa. The airline will operate 2 flights daily to Nairobi, 3 times in a week to Johannesburg, and four flights weekly from Entebbe to Juba. The Airline ticket from Entebbe to Juba USD 276, Entebbe to Johannesburg is USD 338 and Entebbe to Nairobi will cost USD 138.

The Simple Fares which include tax, combined with advantages of flying with the International Airlines like no hidden conditions, Extended Ticket Conditions,up to 30 kg’s baggage allowance in economy class, Change of travel date and time for Free, 30 days ticket validity and Nice and Friendly services will increase on the number of visitors to Uganda through ease of travel, therefore increasing the use of Hotels and accommodation facilities.

With 40 Flights per week, clients have a range of payment methods including use of Credit Cards, cash payments, Designated Travel Agents, VIA Uganda Ticket Offices and payments at the Head Office.

The New Airline will develop hotels in Uganda through growth in occupancy levels,as well as the tourism Industry by creating the ‘push effect’ where destinations will register an increase in tourism.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News