Uganda Hotel rates will reduce after the Commonwealth Heads of government meeting (CHOGM) in November.

The Rates which have increased highly, are expected to reduce after CHOGM since there will be many hotels in the country.

Over 5,000 delegates are expected to attend the meeting. and there has been massive construction, Renovations and Up-grading of accommodation facilities in order for the country to provide 4000 rooms needed by the guests.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel news

Hotels have offered concessions to Tourism Uganda visitors.

A group of ten Russians and 2 Journalists were scheduled to arrive in the country on 14th April, will be in the country for 9 days. The guests will sign a memorandum of Understanding with Tourism Uganda on promoting Uganda as a destination of choice.

The Hotel industry including Serena Hotel, Mweya Safari Lodge and Paraa lodge have offered full board accommodation for the guests during their stay in Uganda.

The Memorandum is aimed at opening the eastern gates of Europe to Uganda.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News

Government has invested US $300 into the Hospitality industry in order to prepare for Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM).

According to Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), that over $105 million has been invested into the accommodation and Catering industry.The facilities are being renovated, up-graded as well as refurbished to meet international standards.

Hotel owners were also granted a special tax facility, with respect to taxes on materials and equipment sourced from abroad as an incentive.

Hotels to host the Commonwealth meeting including Serena Hotel, Sheraton Hotel, Hotel Africana, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Bwebajja Hotel, Imperial Royale and the Hilton Hotel were inspected by a team from the commonwealth Secretariat. 4000 hotel rooms are required to host the 57 Heads of state who will be in the country in November, to attend the CHOGM.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News

Fresher courses are being attended by all Hotel staff who will be attending to guests during the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in November.

The refresher training courses being handled by Universal Institute for Securities in Investments and Kenya Utalii College, are aimed at equiping hotel staff with modern skills on how to handle high profile delegates, as well as sharpen the staff ahead of Chogm.

The training is organised by the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Industry, and is targeting hotel in-service staff in the districts of Kampala, Jinja, Mukono and Wakiso.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda Hotel News

A $2.5m (sh4.3b) resort ‘HUMURA’ was recently opened at Kitante in Kampala.

The resort opened by Humura Investments has a view of Kololo hill, and comprises of 18 deluxe rooms as well as a 50-seater conference room.The resort has spacious double rooms, twin beds and all-inclusive suites.
The managing director, Munyantwali said that the vision of the resort was to provide personalized luxury that ensures clients are at ease and their needs taken care of.

By Kisibo Jackie
Uganda hotel news