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UGANDA TIPED ON TOURISM BY EMIRATES

26th October, 2009 - Posted by admin - No Comments

John Felix, the senior vice president for Emirates Holidays said Uganda has “pure nature” compared to other countries that have cities and beaches to show.

Speaking at his Dubai offices recently, Felix, said that Uganda is well positioned to develop its tourist industry, and Emirates Holidays was weighing up the possibility of promoting an East African tropical safari experience for all countries in the region.

Uganda is home to the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, the murchison falls, The source of the River nile, abundant wildlife, lakes and rivers and many other attractions.

Uganda recorded a total of 843,864 tourists in 2008 according to immigration figures, falling short off the 1 million mark target.

By Jackie Kisibo

Uganda News