By Our Reporter
Speke Resort and Conference Centre Munyonyo was on Friday voted the Best Service/Luxury Standard Hotel in Uganda at the inaugural Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards held at Hotel Africana. The resort beat off competition from the Sheraton, Serena and Imperial Royale Hotels.
Speaking upon receiving the award, Greg Petzer the General Manager of the hotel said it was a great honor to be recognized for their services.
“We are extremely proud for the recognition. As a team, we work very hard to meet the expectations of our guests. By winning this award, it means we are doing something right. We are however not going to seat on our laurels; instead we are going to work extra hard and review standards to meet the market needs to make Uganda the best tourism destination,” he said.
Ekkula (a Ugandan word meaning ‘Treasure’) Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards was started to recognize individuals and institutions that selflessly put Uganda’s tourism to better heights. The Awards join a list of other initiatives that go an extra mile to promote tourism in Uganda and to the world.
The judges’ choice was based on the nominee’s contribution to promoting Uganda as a top tourist destination, giving back and positive impact on community, promote domestic tourism as much as international tourism, professionalism, feedback from travels and conservation of culture.
The Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga, speaking as the guest of honor at the event applauded people investing in the tourism sector for creating jobs. He appealed to stakeholders in the sector to bring in more foreign tourists and also promote domestic tourism.