The 8th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2024, East Africa’s premier tourism event will take place at brand-new venue, Speake Resort and Convention Centre, Munyonyo in Kampala.
The event to be held under the theme “Responsible Tourism” will occur May 23-25, 2024, and is expected to attract a high number of participants.
Why Attend POATE 2024
POATE serves as a global platform for meaningful B2B meetings, fostering connections between industry leaders, insightful Seminars and Workshops, exquisite exhibitions and breathtaking familiarization Trips (Fam Trips).
The public is urged to POATE2024 and be part of a transformative experience that celebrates responsible tourism, fosters collaboration, and paves the way for a sustainable future of tourism.
POATE is an annual tourism and travel trade show that is organised by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). Each year, the expo brings together tourism value chain actors and stakeholders under the Business to business and Business to Consumer formats, for networking opportunities, business deals.
For the eighth time, Uganda’s doors will be open to 70 hosted buyers, over 5,000 trade visitors and consumers during the three-day expo in the heart of Kampala. Both Leisure and MICE tourism will blend seamlessly, with a direction skewed towards global emerging trends.
