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The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2026 has seen the biggest number of visiting African Royalty #Kings #Queens from different kingdoms on the continent. President @KagutaMuseveni interacted with them after launching the 10th edition #POATE2026 @StateHouseUg #IgniteYourWanderlust

President @KagutaMuseveni "Tourism is anchored in services such as entertainment, ICT and hospitality, and your presence here today, contributes to advancing Uganda’s income status and visibility on the international stage." #POATE2026 @StateHouseUg @TourismBoardUg

📍 Munyonyo: The launch the 10th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo earlier today in pictures. #POATE2026 #OpenGovUg

The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2026 has attracted exhibitors and hosted buyers from as far as Canada, US, China and Australia. Major regional players attending include @KenyaAirways @RDBrwanda Burundi and Tanzania tourism boards. #POATE2026 @MTWAUganda @TourismBoardUg

H.E @KagutaMuseveni launched the 10th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo @MunyonyoResort today. As he put it, "Uganda remains one of the most unique tourism destinations because of our favourable climate, rich culture, peace & natural beauty." @StateHouseUg @MTWAUganda #POATE2026

Exciting news for Uganda’s tourism! The inaugural Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards launch at #POATE2026, celebrating excellence in: 📌 Conservation 📌 Storytelling 📌 Media & Photography 📌 Innovation 📌 Community-driven tourism

𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔; #POATE2026 a) Best Eco Tour Operator & Best Eco Lodge b) Best Community Tourism Programme / CSR Initiative c) Best Tourism Storyteller & Best Tourism Photographer d) Best New Tourism Product & Best Tourism Influencer @MTWAUganda @EUinUG

The inaugural Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards were launched by @TourismBoardUg and @EUinUG to celebrate excellence, innovation and sustainability across the sector. #POATE2026 #IgniteYourWanderlust @MTWAUganda @UG_Airlines

The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo in Uganda 2026 is right around the corner. #ExploreUganda #VisitUg #OpenGovUg

POATE 2026 will feature both Business-to-Business #B2B and Business-to-Consumer #B2C engagements, offering a platform for networking, product showcasing, and knowledge exchange. #POATE2026 starts 21st-23rd May @spekeresort @TourismBoardUg @MTWAUganda @ugwildlife

"Importantly, there is currently ZERO local transmission or community infection within Uganda. @MinofHealthUG continues to maintain robust surveillance, screening, contact tracing & rapid response systems nationwide." @JulzKagwa CEO @TourismBoardUg @GCICMediaReview

Wildlife preserves forests, wetlands and water sources which in turn keep ecosystems stable. It attracts tourists to national parks and reserves generating foreign exchange and government revenue in the process. #POATE2026 #IgniteYourWanderlust @MTWAUganda @ugwildlife

Chief Executive Director @TourismBoardUg Madam @JulzKagwa welcomes "Destination Partner Uganda" as country joins the World Travel and Tourism Council. #POATE2026 #IgniteYourWanderlust @MTWAUganda

Bugoma Forest Reserve has begun the journey to becoming Uganda's 11th National park after President @KagutaMuseveni directed that it's transferred from @NFAUG in @min_waterUg to @ugwildlife in @MTWAUganda @newvisionwire @TourismBoardUg @OPMUganda @StateHouseUg

Uganda's National Parks are not only home to wild animals but contributors to Gross Domestic Product and gold mines to communities living around them. @ugwildlife. #Wanderlust #POATE2026 @TourismBoardUg @MTWAUganda @UG_Airlines

@XtinctionRebel @ugwildlife @MTWAUganda @newvisionwire @GCICMediaReview Start from here 👇👇 ugandawildlife.org/wp-content/upl…

@DestinationUG1 @ugwildlife @MTWAUganda @newvisionwire @GCICMediaReview Where can we access the report?

"The population of buffalos has increased by 29%, giraffes by 18%, antelopes by 50%, chimpanzees by 20% & elands by 2%." @ugwildlife STATE OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES IN UGANDA REPORT. @MTWAUganda @newvisionwire @GCICMediaReview

The World Travel & Tourism Council is the global private sector voice of the Travel & Tourism industry. Its core roles are; Economic Research & Advocacy Public-Private Partnership Sustainability & Stewardship Crisis Management Industry Representation #POATE2026 #Wanderlust

The @TourismBoardUg engages in strategic partnerships, trade fairs and global campaigns to position Uganda on the world stage. #POATE2026 is one of those platforms and events that are leveraged in the branding of Uganda as a destination hub. @MTWAUganda @UNWTO @RMalango2021

@UgandaTourism has joined @WTTC as a Destination Partner, promoting Uganda as a must-visit global destination #ExploreUganda #OpenGovUg

I have seen #POATE evolve and grow. @PSKatusiimeDor @MTWAUganda #Wanderlust #POATE2026 @ExploreUganda