UTB and UHTTI Move to Strengthen Partnership and Collaboration

The Board of Directors and Management staff of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) led by Pearl Kakooza, made a courtesy visit to the Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (UHTTI) in Jinja, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening partnerships with key institutions in Uganda’s tourism and hospitality sector.

The visit aimed to understand the progress of UHTTI’s infrastructural developments, assess the quality of training offered, and explore potential areas of collaboration to enhance service standards in Uganda’s tourism industry. 

The UHTTI leadership team, led by Principal Richard Kawere, warmly received the UTB delegation and provided a guided tour of the institute’s newly upgraded facilities.

During the visit, UHTTI management presented an overview of the institute’s mandate, strategic goals, and ongoing initiatives, including curriculum development, partnerships with regional and international institutions, student enrollment statistics, and graduate success stories. 

The UTB team commended the quality and modern standards of the facilities, highlighting their importance in elevating Uganda’s human resource capacity in tourism and hospitality.

UTB reaffirmed its commitment to supporting institutions that contribute to the professionalism and competitiveness of Uganda’s tourism sector. 

The two institutions discussed potential collaboration opportunities, including job placements for UHTTI students with hotels and tourism operators. The visit concluded with a mutual understanding of the importance of strengthening the relationship between UTB and UHTTI.

The UTB team also visited the Source of the Nile to assess the progress of ongoing works.