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As industrialization and trade activities intensify, Ethiopia has seen a significant rise in road freight transportation. From 2011 to 2030, freight transport is projected to grow by over 13% annually, despite high fuel costs. Passenger transport demand is also expected to rise by approximately 9% each year, with overall transport emissio… read more
Ethiopian Airlines has commenced a “four times-weekly new flight services to Warsaw, the capital and largest city of the Republic of Poland, via Athens.”
According to ET, “The flight departed from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in a colorful ceremony attended by the Ambassador of Poland to Ethiopia, Ethiopia’s … read more
The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria has confirmed that there is no visa ban on Nigerian passport holders, as against reports that have raised concern.
On Thursday, reports surfaced, suggesting that Ethiopia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates had revoked certain privileges for Nigerian passport holders, such as visa-on-arrival, e-visa,… read more
Ghana's efforts to launch a national airline have encountered significant challenges, delaying the start of operations initially planned for this year. Since 2017, attempts to establish the national carrier, Ghana Airlines, have faced numerous obstacles despite significant progress, including the formation of a joint venture, acqui… read more
As of now, several airlines
operate in and out of Ghana, primarily through Kotoka International
Airport in Accra, which is the main international gateway. Here is a
list of some of the major airlines operating in Ghana:
International:
1. … read more
Tourism, the smokeless industry, is very significant for developing countries like Ethiopia in generating hard currency. Despite ample tourist destination areas, there are times when peace is lacking. The absence of peace is not only detrimental to generating income and benefiting the community but also a primary reason for the destructio… read more
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the addition of seven new hotels, adding over 1,200 hotel rooms to its African portfolio and its debut in Tanzania within the first half of 2024. With those additions, the Group’s footprint in Africa has grown to nearly 100 hotels in operation and development, placing the Group well on t… read more
Amb. Ikechi Uko, the organiser of the annual Akwaaba African Travel Market and a travel expert, in this interview with OLUSEGUN KOIKI, speaks on the West African market for Nigerian airlines, the challenges facing tourism in Nigeria and the recent upward review of visa fees for some countries by the Nigerian Government. Exce… read more
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline group, is thrilled to announce that it has been crowned the winner of the ‘Best Entertainment in Africa’ and ‘Best Wi-Fi in Africa’ awards at the prestigious APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2024.
This is the airline’s latest achievement in a long line of industry recognitions, solidify… read more
According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the cultural diversity and knowledge of indigenous people can bring innovative experiences and new business opportunities for tourism destinations and local communities.
In this regard, Ethiopia is home to a wide array of indigenous communities, each with its distinct… read more