In light of intensified discussions regarding the impact of Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws on tourism, a large majority of Tourism Update readers have voiced their opinion that countries with discriminatory policies should not be given platforms to promote their offerings.
Approximately 58% of readers said that countries with discriminatory policies should not be given tourism promotion platforms, while 27% said that they should be given such platforms. The remaining 25% of respondents said they were uncertain on the issue.
Last year, Uganda passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which imposes harsh penalties – including life imprisonment and the death penalty – for homosexual sex acts and “aggravated homosexuality”.
Should African countries react to visa non-reciprocity?
The tourism industry has responded critically to the Namibian government’s decision to revoke visa-free status to 31 countries — a move prompted by a “lack of reciprocity” in extending…
