Ethiopia Tourism Interviews

Exclusive interview with the State Minister of Culture and Tourism of Ethiopia, H.E. Tadelech Dalacho Dando

isslam@marcopolis.net (Isslam Moubarak) — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 11:26:49 +0000

H.E. Tadelech Dalacho Dando, State Minister of Culture and Tourism

Ethiopia is unique in terms of its tourist attractions. There is a combination of all types of attractions here; natural, cultural and historical.
The vision of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Ethiopia is to make it one of the top 5 tourist destinations in Africa by 2020, and the government together with the private sector is currently working hard to accomplish this dream.

Leading the hotel industry in Addis Ababa | Intercontinental Addis Hotel

editor@marcopolis.net (Jacques Yétérian) — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:37:46 +0000

Zenawi Mesfin, General Manager of Intercontinental Addis Hotel

Bringing the US hotel industry experience into Ethiopia, Mr Mesfin left a significant footprint in transforming Intercontinental Addis Hotel into a top quality 5 star hotel, which is currently leading the hotel industry in Addis Ababa.

Ethiopia to become one of the top travel destinations in Africa, claims Green Land Tours & Hotels

domenica.iza@hotmail.com (Peter Matay) — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 12:40:08 +0000

Dario Morello, CEO of Green Land Tours and Hotels (Ethiopia)

"We strongly believe Ethiopia will soon become one of the top travel destinations in Africa," claims Dario Morello, the CEO of Green Land Tours & Hotels. Green Land Tours was established 16 years ago and has grown since to become the biggest tour operator in Ethiopia, covering also nearby East African states...

Exclusive interview with Travel Ethiopia, a woman-led tour operator from Ethiopia

domenica.iza@hotmail.com (Peter Matay) — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 11:01:13 +0000

Samrawit Moges, Managing Director of Travel Ethiopia

"What makes us different from the neighboring countries like Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda is that our attractions are not just nature and wildlife, but they are much diversified," notes Mrs Moges. Her company Travel Ethiopia, which she established in 1994, is distinct from other tour operators because of Mrs Moges' tourism background and the company's "woman-led" character. Among others, Mrs Moges discusses the role of Travel Ethiopia and explains why she does not believe in receiving aid. For the future, Travel Ethiopia wants to branch out and open offices in the various attraction sites throughout Ethiopia.