On the sidelines of the Diaspora Skills Mapping Exercise at the Uganda High Commission in Ottawa, Canada, the Head of the State House Diaspora Unit, Mr. Mohammed Bagonza, met with Adam Kayiwa and Irene Nayebare, directors of Bashem Safaris Tours and Travel and founding members of the upcoming International Tourism Expo 2025. The meeting focused on exploring Government of Uganda’s support toward the inaugural International Tourism Expo, scheduled to take place from September 13–14, 2025, at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre in Canada.
- Victoria Avenue Kyagwe Rd, Nakasero Kampala
- info@diasporaaffairs.go.ug
29
JUL
State House Diaspora Unit engages organisers of International Tourism Expo
This Expo, which is set to become an annual global tradition, is designed to ignite tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between East Africa and Ontario, Canada.
With over 150 exhibitors expected from both regions, the platform will spotlight unique offerings—from Uganda’s iconic safaris and rich heritage to Ontario’s natural landscapes and diverse cultural attractions.
With East Africa’s tourist arrivals projected to reach 15.2 million by 2027, and Ontario’s tourism sector contributing over $32 billion to its GDP in 2023, the event presents a transformational opportunity for bilateral cooperation in tourism and trade.
Leave a Reply