Uganda today joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Tourism Day with a strong call to embrace sustainability as a driver of transformation in the sector.The national celebrations, held in Arua City, were presided over by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who represented President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as Chief Guest.This year’s theme, “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” underscores the power of tourism to foster positive social, cultural, and economic change, while safeguarding the environment for future generations.Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja inspects works by some of the exhibitors, Looking on Juliana Kagwa, the CEO Uganda Tourism Board.Prime Minister Nabbanja emphasized government’s commitment to positioning tourism as a cornerstone of national development, urging sector players to invest in eco-friendly practices, conservation, and community-driven initiatives that ensure long-term benefits for both people and nature.Tourism Minister Col. Tom Butime, State Minister Martin Mugarra, Members of Parliament, local leaders, and sector partners attended the event, which highlighted the industry’s role in job creation, cultural preservation, and foreign exchange earnings.“Tourism is not just about travel and leisure — it is about livelihoods, heritage, and resilience. Sustainability must be at the heart of our tourism agenda,” said Minister Butime.World Tourism Day is commemorated globally every September 27 to raise awareness of the importance of tourism and its wide-ranging social, cultural, political, and economic value.Uganda, celebrated for its diverse wildlife, natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage, continues to position itself as a leading destination in Africa, with sustainability now being placed at the center of its tourism strategy.The post PHOTOS: How It Wentdown As Uganda Marked World Tourism Day in Arua appeared first on The Insider.