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Article: Uganda tourism begins lift off.(Industry Overview)
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- African Business
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- January 1, 1997
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Uganda may not have the same reputation as Kenya when it comes to international tourism but a host of new initiatives could see that start to change.
Conscious of the myriad attractions that the once war-torn country has to offer, the Uganda Government has begun to channel resources into the tourist industry and signs of a boom are already beginning to show.
In 1995, tourism in Uganda grew by 34% with 193,000 visitors, a growth scarcely anticipated a few years ago. "In 1996 we estimate there will be a total of 250,000 visitors to Uganda," says Mr Ben Otto, Permanent Secretary in the Ugandan Ministry of Tourism. This estimate is based on an average increase of ...