Uganda: UTB in Plan to Develop New Products, Revamp Existing Ones

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Uganda: UTB in Plan to Develop New Products, Revamp Existing Ones

[Monitor] Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has embarked on a campaign in which it will develop new products and revamp existing ones to increase the value and volume of tourism.

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