David Ijjo
Denis Ojok, a Senior Statistician at the Ministry of
Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, highlighted the significant growth, noting
a substantial increase from approximately 800,000 international tourist
arrivals in 2022 to 1 million in 2023.
"This 56% increase translated into over 1 billion USD
in revenue, up from about 700 billion shillings in 2022," Ojok stated.
However, despite this impressive growth, Tourism Minister
Tom Butime acknowledged that the sector has yet to fully rebound to pre-COVID
levels.
He cited challenges such as infrastructure deficiencies,
emphasizing the need to prioritize tourism-related road projects in the current
financial year.
"While Uganda's key tourist markets remain in Africa,
there is a strategic shift towards emerging markets like Nepal and
Switzerland," the report highlighted.
To further bolster the sector, the Ministry of Tourism plans
to embark on aggressive marketing campaigns, expedite product development, and
provide support through training to enhance global competitiveness.
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