Uganda Tourism Board gets first female chair
Uganda Tourism Board gets first female chair. The installation of the new Board of Directors is a turning point for the Uganda Tourist Board.
Hon. Tom Butime, Uganda’s Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities (MTWA), presided over the inauguration of the new UTB Board of Directors at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala.
According to a news release by Gessa Simplicious, Head of Public Relations at the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB).
The selection of Pearl Hoareau Kakooza as the first female chairman of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) heralds a momentous occasion in the country’s tourism industry.
This achievement marks a constructive step towards gender diversity and inclusivity in Ugandan leadership positions.
This almost feels like a follow-up to Lilly Ajarova’s 2019 selection as the first female CEO of the same Uganda Tourism Board, when she defeated male candidates for the role.
Under the direction of Pearl Hoareau Kakooza, the recently formed Board is made up of people with a wide range of experience.
They include members from Tourism, finance, wildlife, civil aviation, arts and crafts, and hospitality industries.
This diversity guarantees a wide range of viewpoints and expertise required to propel Uganda’s tourist industry forward.
The UTB bosses remarks during the inauguration of new board of directors.
The outgoing Board’s achievements to boosting Uganda’s appeal to tourists worldwide and protecting its natural and cultural heritage. These were lauded by Hon. Tom Butime, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, during the inauguration ceremony.
He has confidence the incoming Board will build on these successes and develop the tourist industry in Uganda.
Hon. Daudi Migereko, the departing chairman, underlined the significance of concentrating on domestic travel.
He encourages partnerships to propel sectors growth in order to establish Uganda as a premier travel destination.
Further more he urges the newly appointed Board to carry out these initiatives and seize possibilities.
During her speech, Ms. Hoareau Kakooza thanked God for the chance to be the Chairperson and promised to carry on her predecessors’ efforts to promote Uganda and draw more tourists to the Uganda.
The CEO of UTB reaffirmed the company’s dedication to working closely with stakeholders in order to promote sustainable tourism practices, stimulate innovation, and realise the full potential of Uganda’s tourism industry.
Ultimately, the event emphasised the value of persistence, cooperation, and advancement in raising Uganda’s status.
As a travel destination and bringing long-term socioeconomic advantages to its citizens.
With their leadership and teamwork, the newly elected Board of Directors is well-positioned to be an essential contributor to the accomplishment of these goals.
The Uganda Tourism Board’s members are:
From (The Uganda Travel Agents Association): Pearl Hoareau KakoozaOlive Birungi, the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority, TUGATA
Sandra Ssali Kebirungi, the Finance Ministry
The National Planning Authority’s Vincent Operemo NPA
The Uganda Wildlife Authority’s Stephen Masaba UWA
Minister of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiques Vivian LyaziMTWA
National Association of Arts and Crafts NACCAU’s Magret Ojara
Tony Mulinde, Uganda Tour Operators Association AUTOMATION
Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) member Rashid Kiyimba
Ronald Kawakama, General Tourism
Lilly Ajarova, UTB’s CEO
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World Travel News, Gorilla Trekking Uganda and Gorilla Trekking Rwanda
