Muhereza Kyamutetera, a seasoned enterprise journalist and founding father of CEO East Africa Magazine, has been appointed because the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda Tourism Association (UTA).
His appointment takes impact on October 1, 2024.
The announcement was made by UTA, which highlighted Kyamutetera’s in depth expertise in technique growth, enterprise development, advertising, and communications as key strengths he’ll deliver to the position.
With over 20 years of expertise 15 of which have been on the government degree—Kyamutetera has labored with over 100 manufacturers throughout sectors together with tourism, monetary providers, vitality, schooling, and healthcare.
UTA President, Yewagnesh Biriggwa, expressed confidence within the new appointment, saying Kyamutetera’s management comes at a pivotal second for Uganda’s tourism business, which remains to be recovering from the results of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are excited in regards to the recent views and various talent units he brings to UTA and the business, the place he’s no stranger,” Biriggwa famous.
Kyamutetera’s mandate as CEO contains strengthening UTA’s imaginative and prescient of constructing an expert, aggressive, and inclusive tourism sector.
UTA, the umbrella organisation for Uganda’s tourism business, represents over 2,000 enterprises by means of its 11 member associations, which embrace tour operators, lodge homeowners, journey brokers, and community-based tourism organizations.
Kyamutetera expressed enthusiasm for his new position.
“I’m excited to infuse my skilled expertise with my passionate love for Destination Uganda and stay up for being an important bridge between the non-public sector, the federal government, and our growth companions as we collectively work to extend the amount and worth of tourism to Uganda,”said Kyamutetera.
