KAMPALA | WATCHDOG UGANDA — Speke Resort & Conference Centre Munyonyo has earned major international recognition after being crowned the World’s Best Luxury Convention Resort at the prestigious 2026 Luxe Global Awards.
The global accolade cements the lakeside facility’s position as East Africa’s premier destination for high-level international conferences, corporate conventions, and world-class luxury hospitality.
A Global Benchmark for MICE Tourism
The Luxe Global Awards, widely regarded as the ultimate hallmark of achievement in the luxury hospitality industry, evaluate properties across the globe through a combination of public voting and rigorous assessment by hospitality industry experts.
Speke Resort Munyonyo distinguished itself through its state-of-the-art facilities, picturesque setting along the shores of Lake Victoria, and proven track record of hosting major international summits and multilateral assemblies.
Key Highlights of the Award-Winning Facility
| Feature | Details |
|—|—|
| Location | Munyonyo, Kampala (Shores of Lake Victoria) |
| Accolade | Best Luxury Convention Resort (Global Winner) |
| Key Facilities | Munyonyo Commonwealth Convention Centre, state-of-the-art halls, luxury suites |
| Major Hosted Events | Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, G77+China Summit, EAC Summits |
Elevating Uganda’s Hospitality Sector
The recognition comes on the heels of major infrastructure expansions at the resort, including the ultra-modern Munyonyo Commonwealth Convention Centre built to host global gatherings such as the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit and the 3rd South Summit (G77 + China).
Industry stakeholders have lauded the achievement as a monumental boost to Uganda’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism strategy, reinforcing Kampala’s growing status as a preferred host city for global diplomacy and corporate summitry.
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