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Uganda is looking to strengthen its presence in the Australian travel market following a tourism roadshow in Brisbane that brought together local travel professionals and representatives from the East African destination.

Hosted by the High Commission of the Republic of Uganda in Australia and organised by The Walshe Group, the event took place at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on 22 October.

The programme featured business-to-business networking, destination presentations and opportunities for Australian travel companies to develop partnerships with Ugandan tourism operators.

Led by Uganda’s High Commissioner to Australia, Ambassador Dorothy Samali Hyuha, the delegation included representatives from the Uganda Tourism Board, Uganda Wildlife Authority, Let’s Go Travel and Muafrika Experience.

Senator Paul Scarr, Liberal National Party Senator for Queensland, also attended the evening roadshow.

Australian industry participants included Adventure World, African Travel Specialists, MW Tours, Luxury Escapes, The Travel Corporation, The Africa Safari Co., TravelManagers, South African Airways and Qatar Airways, among others.

Two Australian agents win Uganda famil

A highlight of the event was the announcement of two Australian travel professionals selected to join the 2027 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) familiarisation trip.

Robert Fletcher from Flight Centre and Gail Hughes from TravelManagers secured places on the trip, which will showcase Uganda’s tourism experiences firsthand.

“Strengthening our relationships with Australian travel industry partners is essential to showcasing Uganda’s extraordinary wildlife, breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage,” Hyuha said.

“We look forward to building on these connections, establishing meaningful and lasting partnerships, and inspiring more Australian travellers to discover the unforgettable experiences that await them in Uganda—the Pearl of Africa.”

Uganda is positioning its wildlife, adventure and cultural experiences as key attractions for Australian travellers.

The destination is home to mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, chimpanzees, Murchison Falls and the Rwenzori Mountains.

The evening roadshow also featured Ugandan-inspired cuisine and cultural performances by The Cultural Dance Crew, highlighting the country’s cultural heritage alongside its wildlife tourism offering.