Be part of a unified private-sector voice shaping Uganda's tourism future
As a member of UTA, your business gains access to advocacy, industry networks, marketing support, standards guidance, and exclusive collaboration opportunities across Uganda's tourism sector.
Belonging to the Uganda Tourism Association connects your tourism business to a strong, nationwide network of industry professionals. Membership gives you a voice, support, visibility and credibility that helps you grow and compete effectively.
Your voice at national policy level for tourism businesses
Connect with partners, clients, and industry stakeholders
Training, standards development, and business support
Directory listings, site features, and partner referrals
Access to industry updates and data-driven insights
Access to industry standards and quality assurance programs
UTA offers several membership categories to cover the full spectrum of tourism sector participants. Choose the one that fits your business:
For businesses offering tours, safari packages, travel planning and related services across Uganda.
Hotels, lodges, guest houses, camps, B&Bs — ensuring quality accommodation standards for visitors.
Licensed guides, transport providers, safari operators ensuring reliable and safe tourist services.
Complementary service providers — crafts, community tourism groups, marketing agencies, NGOs, and allied services.
Explore trusted and verified tourism businesses registered with the Uganda Tourism Association. Use the directory filters to find the right operator, hotel, guide, or service provider that fits your needs. All members meet UTA's standards of quality and professionalism.
KTIF was registered in 2019 to bring together tourism investors in the Rwenzori region. The association has over 150 tourism investors as members. Its primary objective is to enhance tourism’s volume, value, and quality in the Rwenzori area.
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NACCAU was founded in 2003 with the goal of promoting, preserving, and transforming Uganda’s cultural heritage and tourism industry. It has a total of 96 members, with 67% being women. The association plays a crucial role in supporting women in the arts and crafts industry, as 85% of its overall membership consists of women.
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TUGATA was established in May 1999 with five founding members and has since grown to over 100 registered members. The association represents travel agencies and ticketing businesses in Uganda. It employs more than 800 individuals and plays a critical role in ensuring professionalism within the travel industry.
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UCOTA serves as the apex body for community-based tourism groups in Uganda. The association consists of over 70 community tourism groups, representing a total of 2,121 individuals. Women make up 63% of its total membership, emphasising its role in empowering women through tourism.
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UHOA was formally registered in May 2000 to advocate for the interests of the hotel and accommodation industry in Uganda. The association has a membership of over 748 hotels, representing various levels of accommodation facilities across the country. Women constitute 58% of its workforce, while 77% of its employees are youth.
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AUTO was founded in 1995 to represent the interests of professional tour operators in Uganda. The association currently has over 425 registered members. It focuses on promoting responsible tourism, marketing Uganda as a destination, and ensuring high standards among tour operators.
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USAGA was established in the year 2000 to represent professional tour guides and specialists in various tourism sub-sectors. The association focuses on birding, butterflies, reptiles, and cultural tourism. It has a membership of over 800 experienced tour guides across Uganda.
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AUWOTT focuses on enhancing the participation of women in Uganda’s tourism, hospitality, and travel sectors. Despite women making up 68% of Uganda’s tourism workforce, most are in low to middle-level positions. The association works towards improving gender representation in leadership roles within the industry.
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HOGMAU was established in 2017 to represent the leaders and managers of hospitality businesses, including hotels, lodges, motels, and inns. It focuses on improving hospitality management standards and best practices within the industry.
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BHTB manages and promotes cultural heritage sites within the Buganda Kingdom. It plays a key role in preserving and showcasing the kingdom’s rich cultural history to both local and international visitors.
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