SoftPower founder, Sarah Kagingo, Ruparelia group and Triplets Ghetto Kids dominated the Pearl of Africa Tourism awards held at the pearl of Africa Hotel in Kampala on Thursday.
Kagingo, also the SoftPower News editor was voted the best tourism blogger in Ekkula Pearl of Africa tourism awards.
She received the award from Mr. Sam Mwandha, the Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Uganda’s best dance group “Ghetto Kids” were voted Best Tourism Ambassador.
The Ruparelia Group took home the “Top Tourism Investor” accolade.
Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo also owned by Ruparelia Group was also awarded for “Best Service/Luxury Standard Hotel”.
“Victoria Café” also owned by owned by tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia took home the Best Cuisine Restaurant.
Hon. Kiwanda Suubi Godfrey, State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities headlined at the event.
Won Best Tourism Blogger at Ekkula #PearlofAfrica #tourism awards. Thank you for voting me! Visit #Uganda and experience unparalleled beauty, #travel! #Visit us…. pic.twitter.com/R71Mu219AW
— Sarah Kagingo (@SarahKagingo) March 30, 2018
Well deserved win for the 🇺🇬Ghetto Kids – voted Best Tourism Ambassador at the Ekkula Pearl of Africa Tourism Awards
📸/@ghettokids_tfug #TourismUganda #EkkulaAwards2018 pic.twitter.com/bG3ldFZkvL
— Tourism Uganda (@Tourismuganda) March 30, 2018
List of winners:
Best Cuisine Restaurant: Victoria Café
Best Private Cultural Center: Igongo Cultural Center
Best Travel Magazine: The Eye Magazine
Best Wildlife Conservation Center- (Private): Kavumba Wildlife Research & Recreation Center
Best Tourism Blogger/Blog: Sarah Kagingo/Soft Power
Exceptional Tourism Photographer: Herbert Byaruhanga
Finest Traditional Dance Troupe: Rockies Troupe
Best Tourism Promotional/Cultural Fusion Song: Home To Africa-Good Lyfe And PJ Powers
Tourism Destination Of The Year: Bwindi Impenetrable-Western Uganda (Uwa)
Best Eco/Community Friendly Safari Lodge: Park View Safari Lodge (Queen Elizabeth)
Most Active Tourism Cluster: Kigezi Tourism Cluster
Outstanding Museum: Kikonyongo Money Museum
Exceptional Tourism Journalist: Denis Segoa
Best Supporting Corporate Company: Movit Products
Most User Friendly Tourism Association: Uganda Hotel Owners Ass.
Most Adventurous Recreational Center: Extreme Adventure Park- (Busika*
Best Supporting Airlines. (Economy Class): Ethiopian Airlines
Best Supporting Airlines. (Business Class): Fly Emirates
Outstanding Tourism Personality: Barbrah Adoso
Tourism Event of the Year: Kcca Festival
Best Tourism Ambassador: The Ghetto Kids-(Dancers)
Best Supporting Hotel: Serena Hotel Kampala
Best Service/Luxury Standard Hotel: Speke Resort Hotel Munyonyo
Young Tourism Achiever’s Award: Naminya Saleh (Casa Lodges)
Top Tourism Investor: Ruparelia Group
Lifetime Tourism Achiever’s Award: Ivan Batuma
