The Government of Uganda has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the private sector to transform the country into a premier tourism and investment destination. This commitment was made during the first-ever Top Tourism Investment Round Table, convened by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) in partnership with the Presidential CEO Forum (PCF) at Speke Resort Munyonyo.The high-level dialogue brought together 35 key stakeholders—including CEOs, investors, policymakers, development partners, and government agencies—who deliberated on strategies to address the sector’s most pressing challenges.Representing the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Dr. Basil Ajer, Director of Tourism, described the round table as a “turning point” for Uganda’s tourism sector. “The government remains committed to providing an enabling environment for investors, strengthening partnerships, and accelerating interventions that position Uganda as Africa’s most attractive tourism hub,” he said.Dr. Basil Ajer, Director of Tourism,Echoing this commitment, Dr. Joseph Muvawala, who represented government planning agencies, emphasized the cross-cutting nature of tourism. “Tourism is a growth sector that requires synergy. The feedback shared today provides a roadmap for collaboration between government and the private sector to unlock Uganda’s true potential,” he noted.Key CommitmentsThe discussions culminated in several government commitments, including:Fast-tracking infrastructure development to improve road networks, air connectivity, and utilities in key tourism areas.Integrating private sector feedback into the forthcoming National Development Plan IV (NDPIV) to align policies with sector needs.Establishing a Public–Private Tourism Investment Round Table Club to follow up on recommendations and ensure accountability.Strengthening conservation and sustainability programs, with greater community involvement to protect biodiversity and enhance livelihoods.Expanding international marketing and branding efforts in partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board, airlines, and global travel platforms.Streamlining bureaucratic processes to ease investment in tourism projects.Broader VisionStakeholders agreed that Uganda must diversify beyond wildlife to embrace culture, adventure, wellness, gastronomy, and conference tourism, while also leveraging digitization and smart tourism platforms to improve visitor experience.Leading tourism investors—including Marrasa Group, Ruparelia Group, Volcanoes Safaris, Satguru Travel and Tourism, and Wildplaces—welcomed the government’s commitments, pledging to work hand-in-hand with policymakers to scale up investment and innovation in the sector.The Top Tourism Investment Round Table, the first of its kind, is expected to become an annual platform for continuous feedback, collaboration, and joint accountability between government and the private sector in growing Uganda’s tourism industry.The post Government Commits to Stronger Partnerships With Investors to Unlock Uganda’s Tourism Potential appeared first on The Insider.