Uganda is set to host the 2027 Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa), a move expected to strengthen the country’s position as a destination for hospitality investment and create new opportunities for investors, hotel operators and tourism businesses.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, during a launch reception hosted by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Kampala Serena Hotel in Kampala.
The summit will take place on February 2–3, 2027, at Speke Resort Convention Centre in Kampala, bringing together hospitality investors, hotel operators, tourism industry leaders, government representatives, professional associations and private-sector players.
UTB is serving as the Host Partner for the summit.
Roy Bannister, Head of Strategic Partnerships at FHS Africa, said the summit would go beyond a conventional industry conference by creating opportunities for investors and developers to connect with potential projects and partners in Uganda.
“FHS Africa’s coming to Uganda reflects something much bigger than a conference. It is a platform where capital meets opportunity, investors meet developers and new relationships translate into new investments and new businesses,” Bannister said.
Uganda Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer Juliana Kagwa said the summit would provide an important platform for investors, developers, hospitality operators and professionals to exchange knowledge and explore opportunities within Uganda’s tourism sector.
“Hospitality is about bringing people, ideas and opportunities together. FHS Africa creates a platform where investors, developers, operators and hospitality professionals can meet, exchange knowledge, build relationships and discover opportunities,” Kagwa said.
Kagwa highlighted Uganda’s location on the equator, diverse landscapes and tourism assets as some of the country’s advantages in attracting investment into tourism and hospitality.
Representing Uganda’s public sector and Parliament, Hon. Okot Boniface Henry, Chairperson of the Trade and Tourism Committee and Member of Parliament for Kole South, welcomed the summit and emphasised the importance of collective action in unlocking the country’s tourism potential.
The launch also brought together representatives from Uganda’s tourism and hospitality associations, including hotel owners, tour operators and other industry stakeholders.
Connectivity key to tourism investment
Air connectivity was also highlighted as an important component of Uganda’s tourism and investment strategy.
Uganda Airlines was recognised for expanding the country’s connections to regional and international markets. The national carrier recently added Accra and Kigali to its network, strengthening links between Uganda and other African markets.
Stakeholders said Uganda’s hospitality investment opportunities extend beyond hotels and accommodation to the wider tourism value chain.
These include aviation, tour operations, food and beverage, destination management, professional services, financial institutions and local enterprises.
For UTB, hosting FHS Africa provides an opportunity to directly showcase Uganda’s tourism proposition to investors, developers and hospitality professionals while creating opportunities for local businesses to establish international partnerships.
The summit is also expected to facilitate discussions around new hospitality developments, investment opportunities, skills development, partnerships and the future direction of Uganda’s tourism industry.
The September 23 launch reception marked the beginning of the countdown to the 2027 summit, with stakeholders expected to use the intervening period to build partnerships and prepare investment opportunities for presentation to international participants.
The Future Hospitality Summit Africa will be held on February 2–3, 2027, at Speke Resort Convention Centre, Kampala.
