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Uganda Safe for Tourists

Kampala, the capital city of Uganda was on Sunday 11th July 2010 aggrieved by a terrible terrorist attack involving three bomb blasts at the Ethiopian Village Restaurant and Kyadondo Rugby Club. This happened at about 22:25 and 23:15 hours respectively during the World Cup 2010 finals.

According to Mr. Fred Opolot of the Uganda media center, 76 people have so far been confirmed dead, with another one hundred admitted in various public and private hospitals. By Wednesday, 13th July the Somali Islamist group Al Shabab confirmed that it was behind these attacks.

President of the Republic of Uganda; His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

Global Tourism: Upward trend for 2010

International tourism is steadily gaining momentum following an extremely challenging 2009.

According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, International tourist arrivals grew by 7% in the first two months of 2010 worldwide.

Growth was particularly strong in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Airlines lose over US$ 1.7 billion due to Volcano Crisis

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimated that the Icelandic volcano crisis cost airlines more than $1.7 billion in lost revenue through Tuesday-six days after the initial eruption.

Volcanic Ash across Europe; burden to the Tourism Sector

The plume of volcanic ash drifting across Europe following the eruption of the volcano Eyjafjalla in Iceland on 14 April has determined the closure of a major part of European airports since Thursday 15 April.

Airline Industry Recovers

What a difference a year makes. In Feb-2009, the airline industry was reeling. International passenger and freight demand went down by 10.1% and 22.1% on the same month in 2008, according to IATA.

Museveni: Government did not torch Kasubi Tombs

Greetings to the people of Uganda. On this occasion, I talk to you about the tragedy that befell Buganda in particular and Uganda in general, on account of the fire that destroyed the superstructure of the big house of the Kasubi tombs.

UNWTO Secretary General urges Tourism sector to speak with one voice

Working together to ensure that global policies are supportive of the sustainable growth of tourism and position travel and tourism as one industry speaking with one voice were some of the challenges highlighted by UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb

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