KAMPALA, Friday 4th September , was the crowning night for the Miss Tourism Uganda and the Man of Tourism International King at Kampala Serena Hotel.
The mood was palpable and the energy in the room was vibrant and it came from the supporters and well- wishers who were in the audience.
This time around, it was an unusual dark night for whole country was mourning for the demise of the Omukama of Tooro , Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV a tourism Icon, champion and leader whose heart was fully immersed in fraternity.
The organizers paid tribute and his photos, videos took a share of the night on the gigantic screens.
The contestants from Tooro did he same and it was a benefiting celebration of a fallen royal Majesty and a beacon of hope to Uganda and the entire world.
The contestants took momentum to impress the judges upon which they selected 12 among those who qualified to the top three.
Since, we were in an Artificial Intelligence ( AI) era, the theme was “AI, Culture and Tourism “and most of the questions posed were in line except the general knowledge.
To create a breather for the queens and the kings, there was a cultural performance from SMILE Cultural Troupe that entertained the audience with engaging traditional dances and show cases that were on point.
To create that mix and flair, the second cohort for Man of Tourism International did not disappoint with their show cases and responses towards the judges upon which they were selected to the top three who are to represent the country.
As they did that, the ladies favorite Jonathan the Diva performances were a master piece for the queens to model and showcase their out fits and indeed he was a perfect choice.
The tension in the hall got tighter and we were able get to a high tier level selection with Milfat Mucureezi, crowned Miss Tourism Uganda ( Ankole Region ),Queen Kajumba Gorrettie ,1st Runner up Miss Tourism Uganda (Tooro Region)
Queen Bongonyinge Harriet,2nd Runner up Miss Tourism Uganda (Northern Region).
For the Man of Tourism International King , Prosper Arthur Makai impressed the judges and basked in glory making him the man of the soiree.
The night was graced by the state minister of Tourism, Hon Susan Nakawuki, Uganda Tourism Board members, ministry officials, Uganda Wildlife Authority , partners and sponsors from the fraternity.
The Public was also reminded to take advantage of the forth coming Open park free days so that they can visit their national game parks at no cost.
