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UTB’s Ajarova urges women to invest in tourism

Catherine Apolot by Catherine Apolot
6 years ago
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The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) Chief Executive Officer Lilly Ajarova has urged Members of the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association  Limited (UWEAL) to position their businesses in line with Uganda’s  tourism in order to fully harness the opportunities presented by the sector.

Ajarova highlighted the  made the remarks on Thursday May 30, 2019 while speaking to participants during a monthly UWEAL networking meeting held  at the association’s offices located at Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), Lugogo.

She explained that by women positioning their various businesses such as agriculture, craft, and  accommodation; among others in line with tourism would enhance their opportunities to  benefit from the sector.

“There are so many opportunities in the tourism sector. Right now for instance, the sector  could benefit from more accommodation facilities ranging from homestays, budget and  luxury lodges and hotels. Kampala has a number of facilities but once you are out of the  city, the need for more investment in accommodation facilities is quickly evident,” Ajarova said.

She also revealed that UTB had formally written to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and  Economic Development requesting for incentives to be extended to investors looking to  set up accommodation facilities in different parts of the country. This she hopes, will help alleviate the deficit.

Ajarova further encouraged the participants to set up home stays given that there is a  growing number of tourists who prefer this arrangement.

“Here, you have a home that you only need to renovate then offer it for visitors and start earning money without having to set up a new building. However, you need to register  with UTB, then we license and then grade your facility and eventually classify it.  This is the only way we can promote your business.”

She added, “Tourism is now about branding, storytelling and immersing tourists into an experience. Once you add this to your product, then you will be on the right track to benefit from tourism”

Connie Kekihembo, the CEO of UWEAL acknowledged UTB for sharing the information with the association’s members saying that the session was an eye opener for many to them.


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