Speke Resort Convention Centre Secures Prestigious "Uganda’s Leading Conference Hotel 2026" Title at World Travel Awards, Anchoring Nation's Position as East African MICE Hub

KAMPALA, UGANDA – September 7, 2026 – Uganda’s ambitions to establish itself as a premier destination for international conferences and high-value business tourism received a historic boost today.

 The ultra-modern Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo has officially been crowned Uganda’s Leading Conference Hotel 2026 at the globally acclaimed World Travel Awards.This major milestone places the Munyonyo-based lakeside facility at the absolute center of Uganda’s rapidly expanding Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism sector. 

The award highlights the country’s state-of-the-art capacity to host large-scale, high-profile regional and international diplomatic, corporate, and institutional gatherings.

The World Travel Awards recognition follows another landmark victory earlier this year, where Speke Resort was named the World’s Best Luxury Convention Resort at the Luxe Global Awards. Together, these successive international accolades validate the resort’s world-class standard of infrastructure, luxury accommodation, and strategic location.

"This recognition goes far beyond a win for our hospitality team; it is a monumental win for Uganda's entire tourism ecosystem," said industry observers. 

"Private-sector investments like the Speke Resort Convention Centre are critical to capturing a larger share of the lucrative international conference market, driving massive cross-sector spending that directly benefits local hotels, transport services, restaurants, tour operators, and entertainment sectors."

As international delegates increasingly look to extend their stays to explore Uganda’s traditional leisure attractions, Speke Resort Convention Centre is effectively bridging the gap between high-end business and traditional wilderness tourism. 

By successfully positioning Munyonyo as an important regional hub, the facility continues to elevate Uganda’s global profile as a highly competitive, first-rate destination for international gatherings.

About Speke Resort Convention Centre:

Located in Munyonyo, Kampala, Speke Resort Convention Centre is East Africa’s premier venue for large-scale conferencing, high-profile diplomatic summits, and corporate events. 

Blending luxury accommodation, state-of-the-art technology, and scenic resort environments along the shores of Lake Victoria, the facility delivers world-class hospitality services tailored to international business travelers and delegates.