By Our Reporter
The Ekkula Pearl Of Africa Tourism Awards were held on Friday evening at Hotel Africana. The awards seek to recognise the best players in the tourism industry. Check out the full list of winners below.
Best Traditional Cuisine Restaurant
• 2K Restaurant
Best Private Cultural Center
• Igongo Cultural Centre
Best Tourism Training Center
• Uganda Hotel & Tourism Training Institute (Jinja)
Private Wildlife Conservation Center
• Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary- Lake Victoria
Best Tourism Blog/Magazine
• View Uganda
Best Supporting Tourism Photographer
• L-Joe Experience
Best Traditional Dance Troupe
• Rockies Troupe
Best Tourism Promotional/Cultural Fusion Song
• Njogereza-Navio
Best Tourism Initiative
• Tulambule Weekend Escape
Best Night Spot
• Club Amnesia (Kampala)
Best Eco Lodge/Resort
• Crater Safari Lodge Kibale
Most Active Tourism Cluster
• Busoga Tourism Initiative
Best Institutional Museum And Antique Center
• Namugongo Museum (Faith Based)
Best Community Museums/Antique Center
• Great Lakes Museum
Best Tourism Supporting Journalist
• Shaban Senyange (Urban TV)
Best Supporting Corporate Company
• Movit Products
Best Recreational Center
• Kavumba Recreation Center
Best Supporting Airlines (Economy Class)
• Ethiopian Airways
Best Supporting Airlines (Business Class)
• Emirates Airlines
Outstanding Tourism Role Model
• Amos Wekesa
Best Tourism Ambassador
• Denis Onyango- (African Player Of Year)
Most User Friendly Tourism Association
• Association Of Uganda Tour Operators (Auto)
Tourism Event Of The Year
• Kampala City Festival
Best Supporting Hotel
• Hotel Africana
Young Tourism Achiever Award
• Irene Nakitende
Best Service/Luxury Standard Hotel
• Speke Resort Munyonyo
Top Tourism Investor
• Marasa Africa Lodges
Lifetime Tourism Achiever’s Award
Mr Raymond Engena