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Uganda will have a chance to show case and promote their diverse cultures to the commonwealth countries during the summit come November 23^rd 2007 commonly known as CHOGM. The acceptance of diversity within a shared framework of understanding basic human values is one of the greatest challenges ahead.

The Commonwealth with its rich Multicultural background and its vast experience of managing diversity is the natural forum for tackling issues. The organizers of the commonwealth Peoples Forum a pre CHOGM that will be held at Hotel Africana, Kampala are optimistic that this is the only opportunity Ugandans are going to experience the cultural diversity of this summit.

Uganda stands to benefit from CHOGM. Parallel special events involving NGOs, business and youth now coincide with each CHOGM. That in any case the agenda of CHOGM 2007, should focus on human rights, rule of law, constitutionalism, independence of the judiciary, democracy, and the situation in northern Uganda.

The summit will also help boost tourism in Uganda. Tour areas have also been already identified where delegates will be whisked off for a leisurely excursion and stately luncheon. Among the Tourism areas to be visited includes Bulago Island, Uganda’s romantic luxury island, Ngamba Island, the chimpanzee sanctuary, Queen Elizabeth National Park and most likely the source of the Nile. These are one of the important places in the heart of the country that depicts the natural world and home for different species of birds for birding safaris and other

Following travel receipts in 2006, tourism sector is third forex earner in Rwanda. Speaking during the annual Gorilla Naming event that took place at Kinigi in the northern Province on 30^th June, President Paul Kagame said that Tourism Marks a 30% increase from 2005. He added that Air transport; travel agencies, transport sector, banking, restaurants, hotels and the value chain require a fundamental change to become a serious contender in the global tourism industry.

Invited guests who included the US Star Wars Movie Actress Natalie Portman and the Chairman of Rwandatel communications Mr. John Dick who flew in from the US to attend the event named some baby gorillas. A representative from the family of Mr. Steve Irwin, the famous Australian wildlife expert and television personality Nick Named the Crocodile Hunter

Rwanda is one of the three countries where gorilla tourism is done. The mountain gorillas is the world’s most endangered ape found only in small portions of protected afromontane forests in southwestern Uganda, northwestern Rwanda and eastern Congo. The mountain gorillas are one of many species unique to these forests where gorilla safaris and tours are done throughout the globe. The forests are also home to many wonderful birds, primates, large mammals, reptiles, insects and plants hence Primate safaris, wild game, Chimpanzee walks etc. They also ensure continued water and medicinal plant resources for the local communities. The Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund (MGCF) is devoted to the preservation and protection of the highly endangered Mountain Gorillas in Africa, their habitat, and working with the people around the National Parks. 

The Akagera today is one of the popular attractions visited by tourists. The culture and tradition like the traditional wear is more outstanding than even what lies in National parks. Rwandan culture is unique and constitutes a valuable tourists attraction on its own. Its development is definitely an added advantage to Rwanda tours especially the explorers who have been identified as one target segment of the visitors.

There is a lot of potential that still exists outside the existing areas ready for tours in Rwanda, that need further improvements like lake activities on lake Kivu, kibuye and Cyangugu. Exploiting the full potential in every province especially the non-traditional sites could complement Akagera National, Park, Parc de Nationale and Nyungwe National Park. This would also stretch to beautiful scenic views like Nasho area, Rusumo waterfalls and many other tourism sites to boost more Rwandan safaris than depending mainly the

The tender to provide vehicles to be used for commonwealth summit have not yet been awarded said the spokesperson for the National Task Force. The procurement process for transport for commonwealth heads of government meeting (CHOGM) guests, delegates and security is still going on and no contract has been awarded to any company for the supply of vehicles. The government has carried out an analysis with genuine suppliers and agents of vehicles, of particulars and factors, on the basis of an affordable option of either rental or backing, which option was not attractive to some dealers at the initial stage.

More Millions of US dollars has yet been released for the beautification of Kampala and Entebbe, as the Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting set for November 2007 move nearer and nearer. Most of the undesirable structures and features that are around these two cities are to be done away with them and should not be around by the time of the Summit. The Ugandan local Government Minister confirmed the identification of seven contractors to clean up the city last month.

According to the Minister communications officer, the companies, which include Valley technical Services, won the contract for Entebbe and Centenary Park for Kampala along Jinja Road. Meanwhile the modernization of Jinja Road and Wampewo round about is also targeted to ensure the smooth flow of traffic before CHOGM

Uganda stands to benefit from CHOGM. Parallel special events involving NGOs, business and youth now coincide with each CHOGM. That in any case the agenda of CHOGM 2007, should focus on human rights, rule of law, constitutionalism, independence of the judiciary, democracy, and the situation in northern Uganda. The summit will also help boost tourism in Uganda. Tour areas have also been already identified where delegates will be whisked off for a leisurely excursion and stately luncheon. Among the Tourism areas to be visited includes Bulago Island, Uganda’s romantic luxury island, Ngamba Island, the chimpanzee sanctuary, Queen Elizabeth National Park and most likely the source of the Nile. These are one of the important places in the heart of the country that depicts the natural world and home for different species of birds for birding safaris and other wild fauna.

 African civil Aviation Authorities are opposed to the introduction of Carbon Miles an Environmental tax being imposed by the European Union on the airlines Industry. The officials say carbon miles will undermine developing countries enterprising export markets, which rely heavily on domestic airlines.

An experts meeting in Nairobi last month also complained that giant European airlines continue to dominate the African skies while protecting their own. They argued that the international Civil Aviation Organization should be the exclusive institution mandate to regulate greenhouse gas emission in the aviation industry. The experts particularly took issues with the EU ban last year, on African carriers from entering their airspace on grounds that they do not meet acceptable international air safety standards. The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) President said that such decisions to ban any airline should be vested with the International Institutions like ICAO.

African airlines offer great opportunities of flying safaris to African tourism destinations and National Parks like Flying Safaris to Ugandan National Parks for instance to Bwindi National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo National, Murchison fall and Kibale among others. Aeroclub flight offers this opportunity that Travel hemispheres is proud to be associated with. Kenya airways also offer such opportunities to Kenya national parks and the rest of tourism destinations in Africa including Tanzania, South Africa among others. Different airlines fly to different tourism destinations of Africa leaving out no one to experience nature in its natural habitat.

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THE Ugandan second top attractions, chimpanzees one of them turn 43 as the oldest.    The birthday party had been delayed for two weeks to teach him table manners and how to cut the cake. But surrounded by hundreds of guests, the dominant male known as Zakayo would not be bothered and turned away in the disappointment of guests who attended the ceremony. The king of the chimps of Budongo Island, who turned 43, lifted his heavy body and walked slowly towards the fence where his cake was being held out for him, only to squat down and ignore all calls from his minders to cut the cakes.

 One of the keepers Vicent Okello explained that Zakayo does not like crowds thinking people have invaded his territory and feel threatened.  His housemates were less shy. Zakayo’s wife, Amina, wriggled her fingers through the fence, trying to grab a piece of the cake as other chimps jump up and down, screaming and begging.
The caretakers had to insert a banana into the cake to attract Zakayo’s attention but Melee erupted when he stormed the fence, removed out the banana. Zakayo, the alpha male in the Budongo chimpanzee group, was found in June 1972 at Semliki, in Bundibugyo district, when he was still a baby. Suspected poachers had separated him from his parents.

Uganda boosts over 4000 chimpanzees making her one of the most primate tourism destination in the globe. Coupled by Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park the country is a habitat for 6000 primates in the country hence one of the great destination for gorilla tours.

 
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African civil Aviation Authorities are opposed to the introduction of Carbon Miles an Environmental tax being imposed by the European Union on the airlines Industry. The officials say carbon miles will undermine developing countries enterprising export markets, which rely heavily on domestic airlines.

An experts meeting in Nairobi last month also complained that giant European airlines continue to dominate the African skies while protecting their own. They argued that the international Civil Aviation Organization should be the exclusive institution mandate to regulate greenhouse gas emission in the aviation industry. The experts particularly took issues with the EU ban last year, on African carriers from entering their airspace on grounds that they do not meet acceptable international air safety standards. The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) President said that such decisions to ban any airline should be vested with the International Institutions like ICAO.   African airlines offer great opportunities of flying safaris to African tourism destinations and National Parks like Flying Safaris to Ugandan National Parks for instance to Bwindi National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kidepo National, Murchison fall and Kibale among others. Aeroclub flight offers this opportunity that Travel hemispheres is proud to be associated with. Kenya airways also offer such opportunities to Kenya national parks and the rest of tourism destinations in Africa including Tanzania, South Africa among others. Different airlines fly to different tourism destinations of Africa leaving out no one to experience nature in its natural habitat.

 A lot of Money has been injected by the Ministry of Tourism to promote tourism during and after the Commonwealth Summit. The commissioner for tourism, Grace said the ministry has started building a cultural village at the Uganda Museum, which will have a tent housing the cultural heritage for each of the ethnic groups in Uganda. She further added that the contract for constructing the cultural village has been awarded to Matrix Construction Company.  Another company, Plan Build Technical Services, has been contracted to renovate the Uganda Museum galleries, while Wedding Niceties (U) Ltd has won the contract to set up mobile toilets, tents, banners, scroll stands, platforms and lighting at the Uganda Museum and the National Theatre.

The ministry has also contracted Uganda Film and Television Institute to produce a documentary on Uganda’s cultural diversity. For instance monument will be set up behind the Parliamentary Building for Uganda’s commemoration of CHOGM.  The e ministry had started making a tourism catalogue on Uganda’s cultural activities. Graphic Systems (U) Ltd has been contracted to produce the catalogues to help shaw case Ugandas biodiversity.  There also underway plan to renovate Kasubi Tombs and Namugongo Martyrs’ Shrine, which are expected to attract the highest number of tourists after CHOGM.

 
Commonwealth heads of Governments meeting CHOGM is due November, that summit will help boost tourism in Uganda. Tour areas have also been already identified where delegates will be for a leisurely excursion. Queen Elizabeth National Park and most likely the source of the Nile are one of the places most likely to be visited.

International Police commonly known as Interpol will be deployed in Uganda during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) due to take place November 2007. The International Police chief for Eastern Africa, Awaid Dahia, has said.The Inspector General of Police Kale Kaihura wrote to Interpol requesting for backing during CHOGM. According Dahia, they provide technical assistance during major events worldwide like the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

 Uganda’s roads will be pothole-free sooner than November due to CHOGM. The country’s beauty is more seen than ever before, The pearl of Africa, as the name suggests ranging from roads to tourism facilities now show case what the nation as to offer. Tourism industry stands to benefit from this development soon. Visitors will not have any problem with poor roads when touring Uganda.

Tourism industry all great in Uganda as Commonwealth summit moves near and near. The tourism ministry has listed graded hotels in Kampala ahead of the Commonwealth heads Of Government Meeting (CHOGM) for November. The assistant commissioner in the Ministry of Tourism, Trade and Industry and head Of CHOGM Preparations, and ministry, Cuthbert Baguma, said hotels where construction and renovation was going on were not graded but still to be considered before the event. Speke Resort Munyonyo, Golf Course, Metropole, Imperial Royale and Emerald hotels are yet to be looked at in the next garding set for September to October Cuthber further added.The grading system will help relate hotels as much as possible with internationally acceptable standards and identify the standard of the hotel, which helps customers to make an informed choice. Grading is also for planning purposes and will help the government know the quality and the standard of its facilities. Hotels are first classified according before the exercise.

Numbers of issues are looked at when grading like; Design of the building, the Aesthetics, Food and hygiene, Human resource, and the Environment. Other features included are the location, the safety, scenery of the area, comfort and tranquility as well as accessibility and the facilities in place like swimming pool, gardens etc. Under the theme, financing gender equality for the development and democracy, the conference will take place at the Speke resort Munyonyo, tourism is yet to benefit as Uganda is show what the pearl of Africa has to offer.