Through the competition, members of the public are invited to submit entries that will visualize and explain the meaning of the pearl of Africa as well as the opportunities that exist for tourists. The winning submission will win UGX 10 Million.
The Tourism Ministry launches a new competition through which Ugandans will be engaged to produce a logo that will be used to market Uganda as the best tourist destination.
Through the competition, members of the public are invited to submit entries that will visualize and explain the meaning of the pearl of Africa as well as the opportunities that exist for tourists. The winning submission will win UGX 10 Million.
Vivian Lyazi, a Principal Tourism Officer says branding Uganda will truly promote the country as the ideal tourist destination and translate into increased revenues for the country.
She says those who have artistic skills must take the chance to enhance Uganda’s image abroad. .
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Tourism Minister Maria Mutagamba says the logo competition will give a chance to all Ugandans to appreciate what nature has provided for the country. She says currently tourism contributes to about 10 percent of the Gross Domestic Product. Lat year, Tourism brought in over a USD 1 billion to the country.
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Prime Minister, Amama Mbabazi challenges Ugandans to pick interest in Uganda’s tourism centers and take time to appreciate the beauty of the country.
Franklin Ezaruku Draku
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