Uganda: Part 2 - Tourism Revival

Before the 1970s Uganda was the most popular tourist destination in East Africa. Then under the regime of Idi Amin the wildlife in Uganda was devastated. Now as the country tries to rebuild its tourism industry, it faces a new challenge - how to cope with the global crisis. Tourism alongside coffee is Ugandas largest foreign currency earner. Analysts say under the current tough global economic conditions, this industry may see revenues drop 20-30% from last years 450 million USD. While revenues may be low, government seems to be more concerned with development plans for when the global economy turns around.