'Position Uganda as a premier hospitality destination in Africa and beyond'
The Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, called on hoteliers to inspire new investments across Uganda’s vibrant hospitality industry.
Chefs prepare food before the cooking competition. This was during the Annual Hospitality Expo organised by the Uganda Hotel Owners Association at Hotel Africana. (Credit: Moses Nsubuga)
By Moses Nsubuga
Journalists @New Vision
KAMPALA - Uganda’s hoteliers have been urged to unlock the potential, support investment, build capacity, and position Uganda as a premier hospitality destination in Africa and beyond.
Under their umbrella, Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA), the hoteliers celebrated their 25th anniversary at their annual Hospitality Expo that was hosted at Hotel Africana in Kampala.
The three-day event that kicked off on August 1- 3, 2025, was graced by several dignitaries, including the Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra Bahinduka, calling on hoteliers to inspire new investments across Uganda’s vibrant hospitality industry.
Chefs showcase their cooked food after the cooking competition.
UHOA Board Chairperson, Suzan Muhwezi, called upon tourism operators, regulators, technology providers, investors, and partners to come together to connect, collaborate, and create solutions for their industry.
Several institutions, namely, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), among others, supported the event.
Suzan Muhwezi, the chairperson Uganda Hotel Owners Association, with some of the exhibitors during their expo.
Meanwhile, several individuals were awarded after emerging as winners in the cooking and eating competitions, as well as the best chefs in various categories.
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The eating competition.
Winners rewarded
