Articles tagged “uganda”

The Oxford Economics findings underscore the resilience of India's tourism sector, largely buoyed by the enthusiasm of domestic travelers. Indian travelers have adapted ingeniously to post-pandemic shifts, leading to a more widespread distribution of tourism expenditure beyond the traditional hotspots.

Ugandan authorities believe that the upgraded airfields will contribute to a major tourism boom at its national parks. But they still need to make more infrastructure improvements to see the visitor surge they envision.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the UAE’s huge tourism push, Washington, D.C.’s new airport link, and repatriation of African artifacts.

Although African officials view the tourism angle as secondary in their quest to retrieve stolen artifacts, they nonetheless see them becoming popular attractions for members of the diaspora increasingly eager to reconnect with the continent.

In the pursuit of higher quality tourists, destinations need to make sure they maintain a diversity of tourists and local businesses.

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at travelers’ confusion about sustainability, Uganda’s tourism outsourcing, and Soho House’s better numbers.

Uganda’s rebranding ambitions will be much harder if its tourism industry doesn't receive the investments it needs. The pleas for help are extending well beyond the country's coffers now.

Good morning from Skift. It's Friday, February 4, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

It’s about time Africans were portrayed as central protagonists in the exploration of their own backyards. But Uganda’s new campaign also shows how African destinations can stand out more sustainably — pushing for local and regional tourism short-term, and preparing for more adventure and community-based tourism down the road.

Are anniversaries and events over-stressed on these lists? It’s refreshing not to see Brazil, in its World Cup, an automatic inclusion of all lists – even if it’s an understandable entry. But would anyone plan a trip to Cape Town just because it’s the World Design Capital?