Tourism Trends and Statistics play a critical role in shaping the Uganda’s Tourism Development Programme, including: informing policy and planning; guiding investment and business development; marketing and promotion; performance monitoring; and stakeholder engagement. The 2024 edition of the publication presents the Tourism performance statistics including among others Tourist Arrivals, Accommodation Statistics, Visitation to Attraction Sites and Foreign exchange earnings for the year 2024.

The findings reveal that International tourist arrivals rose by 7.7%, reaching 1.37 million, while tourism earnings grew by 26% to USD1.28 billion. Uganda witnessed longer stays, higher per capita expenditure, and a notable shift toward leisure and premium tourism experiences. Meanwhile, domestic tourism remained strong, a sign that more Ugandans are exploring and valuing the unique beauty of their country.

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