Fontis Hospitality Group Officially Launches in Uganda, Bringing Award-Winning Expertise to the Market
Fontis Hospitality Group, a new powerhouse in African hospitality development and management, has officially launched in Uganda. The group will deliver a complete range of turnkey hospitality solutions, from concept design and feasibility studies to pre-opening services, management, and franchise opportunities.
Fontis Hospitality Group is co-founded by:
- Barry Clemens, Group CEO of HospitalityEQ, with over 35 years of experience in global hospitality and tourism consulting, and a track record of leading multiple award-winning hotel and tourism projects across Africa.
- Kim Gyeong, CEO and owner Uganda Canvas and the renowned Fontis Residences Hotel a property that has consistently received top ratings for service excellence, guest satisfaction, and design innovation.
Proven Excellence
The partners bring with them a portfolio of industry recognition, including Leading Hospitality and Tourism
Consultancy in Africa for three consecutive years awarded by the Prestige Awards, and Barry Clemens’ personal accolade as one of the Top 100 Global Most Influential Hospitality Leaders in 2019. Fontis Residences & Hotel has earned repeated recognition from travel and booking platforms for exceptional service standards and outstanding guest reviews.
Why Uganda, Why Now
With Uganda’s tourism sector primed for expansion, Fontis Hospitality Group enters the market at a pivotal time, offering investors, property owners, and developers a proven pathway to create world-class hospitality products.
“Our goal is to raise the standard of hospitality in Uganda by combining international best practice with award-winning operational delivery,” said Barry Clemens. “We’re not just managing hotels—we’re creating exceptional, sustainable, and profitable hospitality assets.”
“For me, Fontis Hospitality Group is about taking the excellence we have achieved at Fontis Residences & Hotel and scaling it to benefit investors and travellers across the region,” added Kim Gyeong. “We know what it takes to deliver consistently exceptional guest experiences, and we are ready to bring that same standard to every project we touch.”
Services and Offerings
Fontis Hospitality Group operates under three core product lines:
- Consultancy & Advisory Services – Including feasibility studies, strategic business planning, budgeting,
operational audits, and access to funding networks for qualifying projects. - Fontis Branded Hotels & Lodges – A full franchise option leveraging the strength and recognition of the Fontis brand.
- White Label Management – For owners wishing to retain their own brand while benefiting from expert operational management under the “by Fontis” model.
Funding and Investment Support
The group is also well positioned to assist with sourcing funding for the right products and projects through its extensive network of financial institutions, development funds, and investment partners—helping viable ventures secure the capital needed to thrive. A Vision for the Future
While initially focused on Uganda, Fontis Hospitality Group has clear ambitions to expand into the broader East African market and, ultimately, to establish a strong pan-African presence.
About Fontis Hospitality Group
Fontis Hospitality Group is a Uganda-based hospitality development and management company, offering turnkey solutions for property owners, investors, and developers. With award-winning expertise in concept design, operational management, funding facilitation, and brand development, the group delivers exceptional results across hotels, lodges, resorts, and serviced residences.
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