Tourism stakeholders have set up a joint security committee in a proposal to guarantee quick and efficient management of crime in the sector. At this time, a dialogue was exchanged at the Uganda Tourism Board offices organized by the head of quality assurance Samora Semakula.
The dialogue of the stake holders was attended by the commandant of tourism police Frank Mwesigwa ,Association of Uganda Tour operators(AUTO),Uganda Hotel Owners Association(UHOA),Uganda Safaris and Guides Association(USAGA),The Uganda Association Of Travel Agents(TUGATA).
‘Members of the committee are expected to keep track of cases that have been reported countrywide to rid the industry of masqueraders who often fleece tourists of their money’ Semakula explained.
Tourism being the prime financial backbone of Uganda, has succeeded in drawing quite a good number of locals into the sector, making the most on the rewards of the beauty of the country, successively listed among the top three destinations of the world by global tourism agencies.
Nevertheless, flaws in the law and administration have been a major challenge in ensuring transparency in the midst of concerns that the Tourism Act, (now under amendment) is silent on numerous issues related to safety and quality of services provided by the stakeholders.
Commandant of tourism Police Frank Mwesigwa has requested the tour operators to network with the police to make sure that tourists can accommodate in Known hotels and offer complete security when necessary.
