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Over 26 countries confirm participation at Africa’s Travel Indaba
With a fully sold-out floor space, Africa’s Travel Indaba has reached a ground-breaking achievement as it will see an unprecedented partici… read more
Driving tourism for inclusive growth: UN Tourism vision for a prosperous Africa
The UN Tourism Africa department remains committed to its member states and the advancement of the UN Tourism Agenda for Africa – Tourism for Inclusive Growth. Over the past years, our member states have collaborated with us on key priorities to bring about transformative change in the African tourism sector.
Desp… read more
Ethiopia 'Dismayed' by EU's restriction of visa provisions to Ethiopians
The Ethiopian government said it was "dismayed by the decision of the Council of the European Union to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU law that regulates issuing of visas to Ethiopian nationals."
In a statement issued by Ethiopian Embassy in Brussels, the government also said the decision was "made at a time when both… read more
Now that we have one for Tourism it is time for a stronger Pan-African Aviation Agenda
Over the past decade, there has been a growing emphasis on intra-Africa tourism. The African Union Agenda 2063, for instance, has identified the sector as a pathway to realising its goals and its First Year Ten-Year Implementation Plan 2013-2023, has set ambitious targets including the doubling its contribution to the continent’s GDP fro… read more
Reinvigorating Tourism in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's vibrant capital city, is a destination ripe with cultural richness and historical significance yet faces challenges in attracting a steady flow of tourists. From leveraging its diverse cultural heritage and historical attractions to implementing innovative marketing strategies and enhancing infrastructure, t… read more
ET expands European reach with new Warsaw route via Athens
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s premier network carrier, is thrilled to announce the introduction of new passenger services to Warsaw, Poland, via Athens. Commencing on June 16, 2024, the inaugural flight marks a milestone as the airline expands its reach to 24 destinations.
Operating four times a week, flight ET 764 will connec… read more
Seychelles Tourism’s new focus: Embracing sports, expanding markets and courting film industry
Against the backdrop of Africa’s premier travel trade show, WTM Africa this year in Cape Town, Seychelles Tourism made an impressive showing as it showcased the island country’s rich and exotic tourism products to the thousands who attended the travel trade show.
Mrs. Bernadette Willemin, Director General for Destination Marketing… read more
Addis remaking stimulates Tourist influx
The ongoing corridor project and other redevelopment activities will have great contribution to stimulate and accelerate the tourism influx to the metropolis, the Addis Ababa Culture and Tourism Bureau said.
The Bureau Head Hirut Kassaw (PhD) told the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) that the redevelopment work will help Addis Ababa to … read more
Finalists for 2024 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge announced
Africa Tourism Partners has announced the top five finalists for the 6th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2024. The Challenge opened on the 01st of November 2023 for the youth to submit their projects. The Challenge closed on the 01st of March 2024 and attracted over 154 entries from innovators across Africa.
As part … read more
Ethiopian celebrates 78th anniversary
Ethiopian Airlines Group, has marked its 78th anniversary, highlighting “a legacy of resilience and innovation since 1946.” ET said the Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mesfin Tassew and Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Lemma Yadecha accompanied the crew on a flight to Cairo, marking the airline’s inaugural international service. Their invol… read more
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