Uganda Hospitality & Tourism - MarcoPolis Your local business media with a global reach Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:11:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Blending Luxury and Sustainability: Gaurrav K Magoo on Sheraton Kampala’s Unique Offerings /blending-luxury-and-sustainability-gaurrav-k-magoo-on-sheraton-kampalas-unique-offerings.htm Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:35:41 +0000 /?p=190550 In this exclusive interview, Gaurrav K Magoo, General Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Kampala, provides an inside look at the hotel’s core values, mission, and its unique position in Uganda’s hospitality industry. As a 42-room property, Sheraton Kampala offers a range of accommodations, from the Standard Room to the luxurious Presidential Suite, along with ...

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]]> Inside Four Points by Sheraton Kampala with General Manager Gaurrav K Magoo /inside-four-points-by-sheraton-kampala-with-general-manager-gaurrav-k-magoo.htm Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:45:22 +0000 /?p=190546 In this insightful interview with Gaurrav K Magoo, the General Manager of Four Points by Sheraton Kampala, we explore how the hotel has redefined luxury hospitality in Uganda. With a 42-room property boasting categories like the Presidential Suite and an unmatched collection of whiskey and rum, Sheraton Kampala blends innovation with comfort. From the Caribbean restaurant and bar LFA on the rooftop to the temperature-controlled pool and state-of-the-art banquet venues, the hotel is designed to cater to both corporate clients and leisure travelers.

Gaurrav delves into the challenges and opportunities of post-COVID growth, emphasizing the importance of sustainability, local talent development, and green tourism. He also highlights the hotel’s numerous awards, including recognition from Uganda’s President’s Office for outstanding hospitality contributions. Looking ahead, Sheraton Kampala has ambitious plans for East African expansion, cementing its position as a leader in the region’s vibrant hospitality industry.

This interview provides a fascinating look at how Sheraton Kampala is shaping Uganda’s tourism landscape while staying true to its vision of honesty, comfort, and innovation.

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]]> Tourism Sector in Uganda: An Interview with Lilly Ajarova of Uganda Tourism Board /tourism-sector-in-uganda-an-interview-with-lilly-ajarova-of-uganda-tourism-board.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:52:46 +0000 /tourism-sector-in-uganda-an-interview-with-lilly-ajarova-of-uganda-tourism-board.htm Lilly Ajarova shares her assessment of the tourism sector in Uganda and explains what are some of the highlights and key destinations that the country has to offer. She also discusses investment opportunities and explains what actions Uganda Tourism Board is taking to promote tourism and attract investors. Lilly Ajarova also shares her vision for tourism in Uganda in the next few years.

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]]> Uganda Needs Investments in Accommodation, Tourism Experiences, Sports and Medical Tourism /uganda-needs-investements-in-accomodation-tourism-experiences-sports-and-medical-tourism.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:41:45 +0000 /uganda-needs-investements-in-accomodation-tourism-experiences-sports-and-medical-tourism.htm Lilly Ajarova, CEO of Uganda Tourism Board, talks about the many investement opportunities Uganda provides in the tourism sector, such as investments in accomodation, tourism experiences, sports tourism and medical tourism.

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]]> Tourism Sector in Uganda: An Overview of Great Lakes Safaris and Uganda Lodges by Amos Masaba Wekesa /tourism-sector-in-uganda-an-overview-of-great-lakes-safaris-and-uganda-lodges-by-amos-masaba-wekesa.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:39:46 +0000 /tourism-sector-in-uganda-an-overview-of-great-lakes-safaris-and-uganda-lodges-by-amos-masaba-wekesa.htm Amos Masaba Wekesa shares his assessment of the tourism sector in Uganda and gives an overview of Great Lakes Safaris, a tour operating company in the African Great Lakes region, as well as Uganda Lodges, a collection of unique eco-friendly safari facilities located in various national parks across the country.

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]]> Top Conglomerates in Uganda /top-conglomerates-in-uganda.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:15:25 +0000 /top-conglomerates-in-uganda.htm Marcopolis.net has listed the top conglomerates in Uganda. The list is composed of the key players in the country, ranked in alphabetical order.

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]]> Great Lakes Safaris and Uganda Lodges: Key Companies for Great Tourism Experiences in Uganda /great-lakes-safaris-and-uganda-lodges-key-companies-for-great-tourism-experiences-in-uganda.htm Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:12:43 +0000 /great-lakes-safaris-and-uganda-lodges-key-companies-for-great-tourism-experiences-in-uganda.htm Amos Masaba Wekesa, Founder and CEO of Great Lakes Safaris and Uganda Lodges, gives an overview of both companies and explains why Great Lakes Safaris and Uganda Lodges are key players when it comes to great tourism experiences in Uganda and Rwanda.

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]]> Competitive Advantages of The Seventeen Apartment-Hotel in Kampala by Alykhan Allibhai /competitive-advantages-of-the-seventeen-apartment-hotel-in-kampala-by-alykhan-allibhai.htm Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:08:03 +0000 /competitive-advantages-of-the-seventeen-apartment-hotel-in-kampala-by-alykhan-allibhai.htm Alykhan Allibhai, Director of Operations at The Seventeen Apartment-Hotel, explains how the apartment hotel stands out from the competition and why potential clients should choose The Seventeen.

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]]> The Seventeen Apartment-Hotel: Fully Furnished and Serviced Luxury Apartments in Kampala /the-seventeen-apartment-hotel-fully-furnished-and-serviced-luxury-apartments-in-kampala.htm Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:16:41 +0000 /the-seventeen-apartment-hotel-fully-furnished-and-serviced-luxury-apartments-in-kampala.htm Alykhan Allibhai shares his assessment of the apartment hotel sector in Uganda and presents The Seventeen Apartment-Hotel. Located on Kololo Hill Lane in Kampala, The Seventeen Apartment-Hotel is a contemporary scheme of 17 fully furnished and serviced luxury apartments, with excellent amenities and reliable services.

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]]> Oil and Gas, Tourism, Infrastructure, Energy and Agriculture to Boost the Economy of Uganda /oil-and-gas-tourism-infrastructure-energy-and-agriculture-to-boost-the-economy-of-uganda.htm Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:02:22 +0000 /oil-and-gas-tourism-infrastructure-energy-and-agriculture-to-boost-the-economy-of-uganda.htm Martin Okumu discusses business opportunities in Uganda and mentions key sectors to boost the economy, such as oil and gas, tourism, infrastructure, energy and agriculture. He also talks about doing business in the country and explains why foreign investors should consider Uganda as an investment destination.

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