In June 2017, Ethiopia introduced the e-Visa services and further opened wide her doors to foreign visitors. Since then, the e-visa service has redefined visitors’ travel experience, easing entry into the “Land of Origins” with digitized service accessible from any part of the world. So far, more than 200,000 people from 217 countries have visited…
The recently concluded Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF 2019), provided an opportunity for world-leading augmented hospitality group, Accor to reaffirm its commitment to sustainable tourism development on the African continent as it unveils the world’s first Eco-Lodge Innovation Hub by Mantis, the brand in which it has a 50% stake. Scheduled for launched in early…
A story is told of a world title fight involving the greatest – the legendary boxer Mohammed Ali. As was customary, Ali, being the challenger was summoned to the ring first but he refused to move. Instead, the Louisville Lip insisted on bringing up the rear – as it were – asking that the champ…
Marriott International, a leading hotel group has revealed that it is expecting to add 40 properties with more than 8,000 rooms in Africa by the end of 2023. This was disclosed at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Marriott announced signed agreements to open its first property in Cape Verde…
A Master Development Agreement (MDA) has been signed between InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Aleph Hospitality to develop ten franchise hotels across IHG’s portfolio of brands in mid-scale and upscale segments in Africa. Signed at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the agreement will see IHG expand its presence across…
The 15th AKWAABA African Travel Market is less than 5 days (about 108 hours) away, and all hands are on deck to ensure a smooth running of the international travel and tourism expo which is the first and biggest in the West African region. A host of interesting events have been included in this year’s…
Long before 2001 when terrorist attacks on the United States turned 9/11 into a dark, sad memorial, September 11 marked the beginning of the New Year and celebration of Enkutatash in Ethiopia and Eritrea. Unlike most parts of the world which uses the Gregorian calendar, Ethiopia and Eritrea have maintained an allegiance to the Coptic…
Published 08 August 2019 LONDON—Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, posted Africa’s highest average daily rate (ADR), according to the most recent 12-month data from STR. The market will play host to the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) on 23-25 September at the Sheraton Addis. From July 2018 through June 2019, Addis Ababa registered an absolute ADR of US$163.79…
Addis Ababa, 11 February 2018 Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s Largest Airline Group and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased and extends its congratulations to the entire Ethiopian family and the country at large, on the recognition of Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, as one of the most influential people of African descent in the category of business and entrepreneurship at a colourful ceremony held…
Addis Ababa, 30 January 2019 Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce to its customers worldwide that it has extended free transit tour to global passengers as of February 1, 2019. The new complimentary city tour package organized by ET Holidays, the tour operator wing of Ethiopian Airlines, takes transiting passengers with 6 to 8 hours’ time…
