| HISTORY | | | | Nabugabo campsite, etc. Guesthouses include |
| Hotel growth in Uganda started in the19th | | | | Rwenzori guesthouse, Mamba point, palm tree |
| century, a decade after independence during the | | | | guesthouse, 2 friends guesthouse, Palm tree |
| colonial period. This saw the growth of | | | | guesthouse, etc and Islands like nature's prime |
| accommodation, transport and infrastructure in | | | | island, Ssese Island, Bulago island. |
| Uganda (tourism.) The political instability during the | | | | HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS IN UGANDA. |
| 1970's and 1980's led to the decline in the hotel | | | | The latest hotel developments in Uganda are a |
| industry as well as tourism. Hotels were closed, | | | | sure indication of tourism growth in Uganda and |
| destroyed and made into police barracks like the | | | | EastAfrica as a whole. The development of |
| Nile mansions. | | | | tourism has been enhanced by effective |
| The taking over of power in 1986 by the National | | | | promotion, of both the destination and products |
| Resistance movement (NRM) led to the revival of | | | | offered by specific businesses. Establishment of |
| the tourism industry. Uganda has consistently | | | | awareness programes, qualified, trained and skilled |
| worn foreign and international relations, support of | | | | human resources, improved and stronger tourism |
| large international organizations like World Tourism | | | | administration, investment in the tourism plant and |
| Organization, and has attracted internal and | | | | associated products (attractions, entertainment, |
| external investors. This has led to the rehabilitation | | | | shopping, etc), enhancing marketing methods and |
| of leisure and tourism facilities like hotels. | | | | development of basic facilities, social services and |
| Visitor arrivals have grown due to the increase in | | | | proper infrastructure. |
| tourism demand from the 512,000 in 2004 to | | | | The hotels and other accommodation facilities |
| about 700,000 in 2005.Uganda's tourism sector | | | | have developed to offer distinguished ambience, |
| has continued to grow and is expected to earn | | | | panoramic views, and tranquil surroundings. They |
| the country over $500m (about sh905b) this year | | | | are uniquely refurbished to offer comfortable |
| from $360m (sh651.6b) last year. | | | | accommodations for a relaxing business or holiday |
| HOTELS/ACCOMMODATION | | | | trip. Hotels are perfectly situated for visitors with |
| Uganda has a wide range of excellent hotels and | | | | a welcoming atmosphere, friendly and hospitable |
| accommodation facilities located in all regions of | | | | services, with excellent facilities as well as |
| the country. These are mainly located in the main | | | | comfortable guestrooms and public areas. |
| towns of Kampala (Capital City), Jinja, Entebbe, | | | | Business centers with boardrooms and equipment, |
| Gulu, Mbarara, Mbale, Fortportal, Arua. Uganda is | | | | Bars and restaurants serving intercontinental |
| well known for its hospitality and the welcoming | | | | cuisine with wines and cocktails, Services like |
| nature of the local people, which has promoted | | | | massage, sauna, Internet facilities, private lounges, |
| the growth and development of hotels and other | | | | gyms, swimming pools, shopping malls, Recreation |
| accommodation facilities. | | | | courtyards, open spaces, pergolas, terraces and |
| Upmarket, low budget and more affordable hotels | | | | entertainment centers are offered by Uganda's |
| and accommodation include Sheraton Kampala | | | | hotels and accommodation facilities. |
| hotel, Serena hotel (formerly Nile hotel), Speke | | | | The hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of |
| hotel, Grand Imperial hotel, Emin pasha hotel, Hotel | | | | Government Meeting scheduled for 2007 in |
| Equatoria, hotel Africana, Tourist hotel, Hotel | | | | Uganda has also enhanced hotel development and |
| Diplomate, Holiday Express hotel. Imperial Resort | | | | refurbishment, and Hotel Owners have put their |
| beach hotel, Botanical beach hotel, Hotel Tria ngle, | | | | facilities together necessary to host the summit in |
| Crested crane hotel, Windsor lake Victoria hotel, | | | | 2007. |
| Mbale resort hotel, Mt.Elgon hotel, to mention but | | | | Hotels are on the increase in the country like Emin |
| a few. | | | | pasha, which opened at the end of March 2004. |
| Other accommodation facilities include hostels, | | | | Kampala Sheraton Hotel, Bwebajja on Entebbe |
| lodges, campsites, guesthouses and apartments, | | | | Road, Garden City, Golf Course and Kampala |
| which are located in the city center, suburbs and | | | | Serena hotels are undergoing construction and |
| in all regions of the country. Lodges include Mweya | | | | refurbishment. Buhoma Homestead, |
| safari lodge, Speke resort Munyonyo, Red chili | | | | mantana-tented camps and the Volcanoes lodges |
| rest camp and hideaway, Gorilla forest camp, | | | | are undergoing upgrading and expanding, and the |
| Volcanoes, Arra fishing lodge, Jacana safari lodge | | | | most luxurious hotels used by business travellers |
| etc. Apartments include Acacia apartments, | | | | and upmarket tourists have prices set in dollars. |
| Windsor apartments, Kabira club, Dolphin suites, | | | | There are plenty of budget hotels and |
| Mosa courts, golden leaves, Royal suites, Salama | | | | accommodation facilities in Uganda, and the |
| springs, Speke resort, etc. Campsites and hostels | | | | accommodation sector is growing consistently, |
| include Adrift/Nile high camp, Red chili hideaway, | | | | with remarkable staff offering hospitable |
| Backpackers, Bigodi wetland sanctuary, Bunyonyi | | | | décor in hotels and all accommodation |
| overland camp, Ishasha wilderness camp, Sambiya | | | | facilities. |
| river lodge Bandas, Hornbill, The crows nest, Lake | | | | |