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Kampala University Management has today, 26th September 2024, flagged off the Tourism and Hospitality Management students to Kasese District to participate in the World Tourism Day celebrations that are scheduled for 27th September 2024 at Nyakasanga Grounds, under the theme "Tourism and Peace."

This year’s event aims to highlight how tourism can promote harmony and sustainable development. Kasese is known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, for that, it will showcase its potential as a peaceful tourism destination, with local leaders emphasising the district's role in fostering tranquillity through its natural beauty.

There will also be an Explore Uganda domestic campaign focused on the Rwenzori region, specifically Mt. Rwenzori and Queen Elizabeth National Park, from 28–29 September 2024.

The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities always emphasises peace's importance in enhancing tourism.

Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasese, the second most visited national park, attracted 96,000 visitors last year, with expectations for increased numbers by the end of 2024. This event highlights tourism's significant contribution to Uganda's economy and its role in promoting unity and development.

Kampala University takes such events very seriously because they enable students to apply the theoretical concepts they learn in the lecture theatres to real-world scenarios. Tourism and hospitality management involve complex systems like customer service, operations management, and logistics, all of which can be better understood through practical engagement.

Julius Ssekatawa
P.R.O Kampala University