(Kampala) – Uganda will host the first ever Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference on November 20-21, 2024, at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
The conference, themed “The Uganda-Kenya Coast Partnership: Promoting Job Creation, Inclusivity, and Sustainability,” aims to strengthen tourism collaboration between Uganda and Kenya’s coastal regions. The event will bring together over 500 tourism professionals from both countries to foster cooperation and promote joint tourism ventures.
Despite Kenya being Uganda’s primary source of tourists, many Kenyan travel agents have historically focused on promoting neighboring Rwanda, particularly for its mountain gorilla experiences. This conference, however, gives Kenyan stakeholders an opportunity to explore Uganda’s diverse tourism attractions firsthand, creating a platform for greater cross-border tourism promotion.
As part of the event, Uganda Airlines’ new Entebbe-Mombasa flight route will be highlighted as a convenient alternative to the Nairobi connection, improving accessibility between the two countries. This new route aims to simplify travel for tourists and tourism professionals alike.
In preparation for the conference, 70 Kenyan tourism agents are currently touring Uganda, visiting major attractions such as Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Source of the Nile. A golf tournament held on November 9, 2024, further facilitated interaction and camaraderie between the two nations, setting a positive tone ahead of the conference.
Highlights of Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference
Date
Event
Location
Notable Features
November 20-21, 2024
Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference
Speke Resort Munyonyo
Over 500 tourism professionals, new partnership focus
November 9, 2024
Golf Tournament
Uganda
Encouraging Uganda-Kenya tourism relations
Ongoing
Familiarization Tour by 70 Kenyan Tourism Agents
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Source of the Nile
Experiencing Uganda’s unique attractions firsthand
The conference marks a significant step in deepening the tourism bond between Uganda and Kenya, promoting not only mutual tourism growth but also the economic benefits that come with it. Through this initiative, both countries hope to increase awareness of their tourism offerings, attract more visitors, and create new job opportunities within the tourism sector.
