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01/07/2024

'Perceived as Africa’s gateway to the world and vice versa, the market remains at the epicenter of global attention, offering unique opportunities to many global '.

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26/06/2024

➡️ , the 3rd highest mountain in ,
↳ Next to and .
↳ 4260m above sea level.


↳ It is home to so many endemic fauna and flora.
↳ The main source of , flowing to Sudan.
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በዛሬው የ ሃሌታ ፕሮግራማችን ሰሜን ወሎ ተገኝተን በ አካባቢው የሚገኙ ገዳማት፤ አቦሃይ ጋራ ተራራ፤ በ ኢትዮጵያ ፫ኛ የሆነውን አቡነ ዮሴፍ ተራራ፤ ልዩ ልዩ ብርቅዬ እንስ ሳት፤ ሃገር በ...

24/06/2024

✅ Scaling up pathways to growth in Ethiopia through investments

...... Says The World Bank.

↳ UNESCO has added 11 Ethiopian sites to its World Heritage List with an additional seven on the tentative list.

↳ Ethiopian food has found a global audience (culinary tourism is an $11 billion market globally!) and Ethiopian Airlines brings the world to Ethiopia’s front door.

↳ Ethiopia saw a near doubling of tourist arrivals from 438,000 in 2010 to 936,000 in 2017.

↳ Driven by improvements in air travel connectivity and a dedicated effort to market Ethiopia as a world-class destination, foreign exchange earnings reached a high of nearly $3.6 billion in 2018, at more than 45% of exports.

↳ In 2019, an estimated 1.9 million jobs were in the tourism sector which generated more than 6% of GDP. 👌

↳ As seen elsewhere across the globe, tourism took a nosedive in Ethiopia during the COVID-19 pandemic. 👇

↳ Though other destinations are now recovering, tourism in Ethiopia continues to struggle as the country grapples with fragility and macroeconomic challenges. A bump in tourists was seen in the aftermath of the 2022 peace accord but tourism receipts fell by more than 6% in 2023 compared to 2022 (UNWTO Barometer).

↳ Some estimates place the cost of the conflict in Ethiopia at $6 billion in productivity losses, which have far-reaching effects.

✅ Why should we focus on tourism investments?

↳ For one, tourism in Ethiopia offers a strong opportunity to create new jobs, support domestic resource mobilization, and contribute to the country’s foreign exchange earnings

↳ Second, Ethiopia has the assets and endowments needed to be a vibrant and popular destination for tourists across multiple segments.

↳ Thirdly, Ethiopia is a large market and well connected to the rest of the world via Addis Ababa and Ethiopian Airlines.

➡️ Tourism offers an opportunity for diversified economic growth, and robust investments now would lay the foundation for future growth.



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From the otherworldly vistas of the Bale Mountains to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the mysterious stelae of Tiya, Ethiopia is home to a unique mix of natural, cultural, and historical sites. UNESCO has added 11 Ethiopian sites to its World Heritage List with an additional seven on the tent...

24/06/2024

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African travel, tourism market to reach $38 billion in 2028 – Wakanow GCEO

“40 per cent of air traffic out of Nigeria is to the UK. We don’t travel a lot within Africa. You can see that the opportunity in front of us as Africans is greater than the one behind us,” Mr Adedeji said.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/706207-african-travel-tourism-market-to-reach-38-billion-in-2028-wakanow-gceo.html

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Airbus releases its latest study identifying key unserved routes to boost air travel in Africa

Several of the top unserved routes identified in the analysis are concentrated in cities such as Lagos, Cape Town, Nairobi, Dakar, and Douala.

https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2024-06-airbus-releases-its-latest-study-identifying-key-unserved-routes-to
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Nigerian travel vlogger and intrepid globetrotter Tayo Aina has journeyed across the world documenting the good, the bad and the colourful for his thousands of followers on YouTube.

Recently he visited the BBC where he shared his top tips for travel, favourite hidden gems and shared a few interesting and even embarrassing stories from over the years.

https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c9ee8xddv2ko

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Everything you need to know about Schengen-style visas for Asia and Africa

The concept of a Schengen-style visa, which allows travelers to visit multiple countries within the Schengen Area with a single visa, has proven highly successful in Europe.

https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-schengen-style-visas-for-asia-and-africa/
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14/06/2024

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09/06/2024

Good News.

Ethiopian Resumes Flights to Axum a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its cultural significance.

Flights to the Ancient City will be Operated Daily

04/06/2024

Important message while you travel by air.

በተለይ ለቅኖች!



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04/06/2024

Notice to travelers through Bole international airport.

Addis Ababa,

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29/05/2024

''Safaris aren’t the only tourist attraction in Africa. From cruises to wine tasting, here’s what else you can do''

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26/05/2024

26/05/2024

Only if there has not been security challenges in the country.

From the otherworldly vistas of the Bale Mountains to the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the mysterious stelae of Tiya, Ethiopia is home to a unique mix

21/05/2024

'' Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates transformed Addis Ababa Bole International Airport domestic terminal''

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21/05/2024

: this happens to the richest man in Africa.

When is the time Africans address the barrier to travel within the continent?



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Aliko Dangote, has decried difficulties faced by investors travelling on the African continent as he said he needs different 35 visas.

17/05/2024

The new face of , Ethiopia.

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17/05/2024

Unveils $5 Billion Mega Airport Project to Transform Bishoftu into Africa's Premier Aviation Hub.

Ethiopia is set to embark on an ambitious project to construct a $5 billion mega airport in Bishoftu, a town located approximately 39 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa. This new airport, expected to be one of the largest in Africa, will have the capacity to handle 100 million passengers annually, significantly surpassing the current capacity of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, which can handle 19 million passengers per year.

The planned facility will cover an area of 35 square miles and is aimed at addressing the rapid growth in passenger traffic experienced by Ethiopian Airlines. The project will be executed in multiple phases and is anticipated to become one of the world’s busiest airports once completed.

The construction of the new airport is part of Ethiopia's broader strategy to enhance its aviation infrastructure and support the expansion of its national carrier, Ethiopian Airlines.

Source: Inside Africa :

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04/05/2024

መልካም ፋሲካ!
Happy Ethiopian !

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30/04/2024

Fascinating fact about 's unique calendar system! 🇪🇹

Did you know Ethiopia uses a 13-month calendar that's seven years behind the Gregorian calendar we use most commonly?

This difference stems from a historical amendment to the calendar by the Roman church. ⛪️

Ethiopia's calendar reflects its rich cultural and religious heritage, highlighting the country's unique character.



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The country's diverse and fertile landscape challenges stereotypes, featuring everything from castles to deserts and rare wildlife. Ethiopia's status as an underrated travel destination stems from the lesser-known facts that make it truly exceptional. Read on to know more.

30/04/2024

: Be aware.

''Ethiopian officials and diplomats will need to pay to obtain travel visas, the EU said. Multiple entry visas will no longer be allowed''.

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The EU said the visa processing time for Ethiopian nationals will triple, from 15 to 45 days, and that waiving requirements for certain paperwork will no longer be allowed

26/04/2024

is a Land of and .

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26/04/2024

Tour and news

'Visa access is essential'

According to Anderson and Fabricius, government inefficiency and complicated visa requirements remain challenges to African efforts to lure Chinese tourists.

"Visa access is essential," Fabricius said. "It's no good having all this slick marketing and then your government lets you down by making it hard for the Chinese to get visas."

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Struggling to make up for losses from COVID-19 lockdowns, nations address issues keeping visitors away

26/04/2024

and are taking the lead in post-Covid travel.

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After Covid-19, all the more travelers are interested in nature, outdoors and sports tourism products, according to data by Mabrian.

23/04/2024

'Nature Positive' Report Marks New Collaborative Era in Travel & Tourism'

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WTTC, UN Tourism and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance join forces to support Nature Positive Tourism

23/04/2024

Namibia Announces Visa-on-Arrival Policy in Bid to Drive Tourism & Trade

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The Namibian authorities have introduced visas on arrival at Walvis Bay Harbour port as of April 18, 2024. The new policy, which aims to boost tourism and trade, has entered into force immediately, VisaGuide.World reports. Apart from Walvis Bay Harbour, foreign travelers can also get visas on arriva...

22/04/2024

Ethiopian , and .

Ethiopia is country of diversity in all its forms. Emanated from the country’s diversity, history, tradition and culture, it has been home for original, traditional, diverse and mesmerizing artifacts and handicrafts serving as a means of expression of culture, lifestyle and identity carried generation after generation.

Afro Experience additional insights as you travel with us in Ethiopia.

As Afro Experience , this is one of the key areas we believe Ethiopia has a big potential in commercializing handicrafts as part of the overall creative industry while preserving the cultural, historical and diversity contents.

04/03/2024

Ethiopian Airlines commissions Domestic Terminal !

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08/01/2024

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12/12/2023

Breaking the world record.

06/12/2023

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