New hotelier to boost tourism sector

By Francis Emorut                                                    

Another hotel player has entered the hospitality industry to boost tourism sector in the country.

CityBlue Hotel opened its doors to customers in Kampala on Friday promising tourists and other clients quality service at affordable cost.

With investment worth $5m (about sh12.5b) in Uganda and Rwanda CityBlue Hotels brings in new age of hospitality attuned to the modern day traveler whose key comforts are free WIFI.

“We shall provide hospitality for holiday makers, gorilla-trekkers, corporates, non-governmental organization staff  and business people at reasonable prices compared to 5 star hotels,” Jameel Verjee, the founder and chief executive officer of CityBlue Hotels said.

CityBlue Hotels located in Nakasero, Kampala has swimming pool, poolside specious bedrooms with flat-screen TV sets and a gym room for those who want to work-out.

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Some of the guests who attended the opening ceremony of   CityBlue Hotels in Kampala. PHOTO/ Francis Emorut

It has also a restaurant named Café Mamba as wells as a bar section.

“The hotel is ideal for those who would want comfort at affordable price compared to the five star hotels which are expensive,” Richard Semakula a tour operator said.
Annet Namakula a businesswoman observed that the new hotel is located in a good place and its ambiance is unique.

The guests were treated to a cocktail with a lot of drinks and eats during its opening.

This is the first CityBlue Hotels in Uganda and according to the founder, the plan is underway to open another one in Entebbe.

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