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Uganda Tourism Board Resumes Grading and Classification of Hospitality Facilities

by Rogers Atukunda
August 2, 2023
Uganda Tourism Board Resumes Grading and Classification of Hospitality Facilities

Jean Byamugisha, Executive Director (UHOA), Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Board of UTB, Susan Muhwezi and Lilly Ajarova CEO (UTB)

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Uganda – Kampala, 2 Wednesday, 2023. Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has started to undertake a nationwide grading and classification exercise of hospitality facilities.

This was revealed at a press conference at UTB headquarters addressed by Lilly Ajarova, CEO of UTB, Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Board of UTB, Susan Muhwezi, Broadford Ochieng, Deputy CEO of UTB and Jean Byamugisha, Executive Director (UHOA).

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The exercise will be conducted in phases to cover the entire country. The first phase which began on 1st August and to 4th September 2023 will be conducted around Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Masaka, Mbarara, Fort- Portal and Mbale.

Ms Lilly Ajarova revealed that the exercise is in fulfilment of one of UTB’s mandate to carry out Quality Assurance of the tourism sector as enshrined in the Tourism Act 2008.

Lilly Ajarova, CEO (UTB) and Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Board of UTB, Susan Muhwezi

“Section (J) UTB enforces and monitors standards and (K) mandates us to register, inspect, license and classify tourism enterprises,” she said.

The exercise aligns the country and tourism players to the provisions of Article 115(2) of the East African Treaty. In the treaty, Tourism is one of the identified sectors where partner states work together in a coordinated manner, to develop the quality of accommodation and catering facilities for visitors within the region.

Mrs Susan Muhwezi explained that UHOA and the private sector were fully in support of the exercise and urged hoteliers to participate for the good of the industry.

She said grading will add value to their investments through increased marketing of the facilities within the accredited grades.

She explained that the exercise is a vital component of marketing Uganda as a competitive tourism destination that observes good standards for visitor enjoyment.

Mr Broadford Ochieng revealed that UTB was working tirelessly to tick off all the Five “As” of tourism that includes Attractions, Amenities, Activities, Accessibility and Accommodation.

He explained that accommodation was one of the important components in streaming standards that make Uganda a competitive destination.

Ms Byamugisha Jean noted that grading is important in aligning the industry to international standards as well as managing guest expectations and it supports the pricing systems of hotels.

It will, therefore, create a positive impact because of the improved quality of tourism products and services offered to tourists.

Feld assessment teams have received ICT equipment that is preloaded with an automated E-classification System making it efficient and effective to carry out their work seamlessly.

Uganda Tourism Board is determined to ensure the enforcement of the standard protocols for the well-being and growth of the sector.

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