Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | September 5th 2023, marked a momentous occasion as Kampala witnessed the grand debut of Four Points by Sheraton, a distinguished addition to the city’s skyline. In the presence of esteemed guests, dedicated staff members, and the top-tier management team, the hotel opened its doors …
Read More »New SOPs in place as Sheraton Kampala resumes work
Kampala Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With Uganda easing the lockdown restriction on the hospitality sector, Sheraton Kampala Hotel which opened its doors early …
Read More »Sheraton celebrates Christmas in November
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the country enters the festive season, Sheraton Kampala Hotel has not waited and is already celebrating Christmas with a time-honored tradition of Christmas lighting and decoration to set the mood and tone for the festival. Although the calendar stills read November, there are …
Read More »Global brands scramble for African market
Growing middle class, economy attracts investments in the hotel industry Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Nearly six years ago, 18 countries in Africa did not have any global branded hotel as prospective owners and operators did not see business opportunities. But this has now reduced to only five countries …
Read More »26th KABAKA CORONATION: Sheraton, UAP old Mutual to reward top golfers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Golf Association and the Kingdom’s leadership announced the roster of sponsors for The Kabaka Coronation Golf Tournament, one of the activities to mark the 26th Coronation anniversary of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. The tournament to be held at Kitante Golf Course on July …
Read More »Sheraton welcomes Marriott Bonvoy Loyalty Program
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Guests at Sheraton Kampala will from today have the opportunity to earn loyalty program points that allows them to stay in any Marriott affiliated hotel in the World. Marriott International today unveiled “Marriott Bonvoy”, the new brand name of its loyalty travel program that will replace the …
Read More »Meet Sheraton Kampala’s new executive chef Vinz Leth Karlsen
VIDEO: The newly arrived Executive Chef of the Kampala Sheraton Hotel Vinz Leth Karlsen talks about his plans to spruce up menus and venues, his first impression about the supply chain for the hotel and how he sees Kampala after a month on location. Share on:
Read More »Sheraton Kampala at 50
ATC News by Wolfgang H. Thome: Sheraton – Half a centry to look back at while preparing for the future General Manager Jean-Phillippe Bittencourt has described Sheraton Kampala Hotel as “undoubtedly one of Uganda’s proudest hospitality resource and today still stands tall on the slopes of Nakasero Hill proudly marching towards …
Read More »Big meetings drive hotel boom in Kigali
Hospitality, services hedge against unreliable commodity markets In the past few years, Rwanda has risen to become among the leading foreign direct investment (FDI) destinations in the Great Lakes, and even beyond. This is particularly true when one considers a number of the biggest international hotel chains which have recently …
Read More »Consolidating Sheraton tradition
Jean Philippe Bittencourt is the new General Manager of the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. He spoke to Patrick Kagenda about his vision, their operations and the general hospitality industry in the country. What is your background as far as the hotel industry is concerned? I have worked in the hospitality industry …
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