Led by the Vice Chairperson Uganda Tourism Board, Ms. Susan Muhwezi, along with tourism and hospitality private sector exhibited Uganda as a viable MICE destination in Africa during the 32nd edition of IBTM World 2019 in Barcelona.
Demand for MICE is forecast to rise in a report published by Allied Market Research, titled, “MICE Industry by Event Type: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2017-2023“, the global MICE industry was valued at $752 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach $1,245 billion in 2023, registering a compound annual growth rate of 7.5% from 2017 to 2023 and Uganda is ready to capitalise. Working for its slice of the growing global Meetings Incentive Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) pie, Uganda has positioned itself as an attractive destination for corporates and international event planners.
In recent years’ Uganda’s ranking in Africa, as reported by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has consistently been amongst the top 10 African destinations hosting international Association meetings, with an 8th position recorded in 2017.
Uganda has held a number of international events and conferences including the recently concluded 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, 2019 held at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort on 22nd to 29th September 2019. One of the largest annual gatherings of Commonwealth Parliamentarians was hosted by the CPA Uganda Branch and the Parliament of Uganda. The conference was hosted by the CPA President Designate (2018-2019), Rt Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda.
Uganda Incentives
Uganda offers spectacular scenery and unique experiences to add to your incentive travel or pre-post tour itinerary. From boat cruises on Lake Victoria, to tracking gorillas, sport fishing in the mighty Nile River; balloon safaris over large herds of buffalo, to finding the elusive endangered Shoebill Stork in its papyrus habitat –the Pearl of Africa has it all.
Uganda has more than 10 national parks and reserves that between them feature all the big five – lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo. Uniquely, in addition to the big 5, Uganda is home to two of the world’s most iconic primates – the gentle endangered mountain gorillas of Bwindi and Mgahinga, and the chimpanzee with the largest population in Kibale National Park.
Uganda is also home to over 10% of the worlds and 50% of Africa’s birds, with over 1,000 different species including some of the rarest and endemic such as the Shoebill Stork. This makes the country and its national parks a premium and sought after bird watching destination.
Each of the parks and national reserves are unique in habitat and species. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a world heritage site, is mountainous and misty, whilst the rugged wild Kidepo Valley National Park in the northeast (voted 3rd Best Safari Park in Africa by CNN in 2017) is so isolated that a safari there becomes a solitary excursion into the wilderness.
Uganda’s Leading Hotels for MICE Venues
- Speke Resort Munyonyo / Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort
- Kampala Serena Hotel
- Sheraton Kampala Hotel
- Hotel Africana
- Pearl of Africa Hotel
- Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa
- Mestil Residence
- Protea Hotel by Marriott – Naguru Skyz
- Hotel Golden Tulip Canaan Kampala
- Protea Hotel by Marriott – Kampala
- Best Western Premier Garden Hotel
- Protea by Marriott Entebbe
- Imperial Hotels Entebbe
- Lake Victoria Hotel
- 5 Boutique Hotel
With the revival of Uganda Airlines, getting to the Pearl of Africa is becoming easier with flights from over 7 regional destinations including Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, Burundi, Somalia and will later extend to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and DR. Congo. Middle East, Asia and Europe destinations will be added after acquiring the two Airbuses A330-800neo in 2020.
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