Marriott eyes expanding presence in Ethiopia
President and CEO of Marriot International, Arne Sorenson, who met Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde in Addis Ababa this morning, expresses Marriott’s plan to expand its presence in Ethiopia.
Category: Hospitality
Ethiopia scores highest tourism growth in the world
The World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) annual review ranks Ethiopia top scoring country in the world in tourism growth in 2018.
Addis to host Africa Hotel Investment Forum
Attracting many prominent international hotel owners, investors, financiers, management companies and their advisers, the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF), is set to return Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Marriott International announces expansion in Africa
Expanding its presence across Africa, Marriott International announced three new deal signings across North and West Africa.
Ethiopian inaugurates hotel, airport in Addis
Ethiopian Airlines today inaugurates its first five star hotels and its expansion of airport in Addis Ababa, in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Airlines introduces biggest hotel
Expanding on the hospitality business, Ethiopian Airlines Group introduces the biggest hotel in Ethiopia built on 40,000 square meters next-door to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Kuriftu goes continental pioneered by ex-Ethiopian refugee in Sudan
By Adualem Sisay Gessesse – Born in Arsi and grown up in Desse area of Ethiopia, Mr. Tadiwos, now in his mid-50s was exiled to Sudan when he was only … Read More
Djibouti targets Ethiopian tourists
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Djibouti-Following the commencement of the newly built Ethiopia – Djibouti railway transport and the growing number of middle class in Ethiopia, Djibouti says it is … Read More
Global hotel chains to expand in Francophone Africa
The facts and figures behind an unprecedented hotel expansion in Francophone Africa are revealed in the latest research by W Hospitality Group, the international experts in hotels, tourism and leisure … Read More
Ethiopia avails visa on arrival to all African travelers
Ethiopia avails visa on arrival to all African travelers. The service was launched on Thursday at a ceremony held at the headquarters of the African Union Commission. In attendance were … Read More
Marriott International, Eagle Hills to open new hotel in Morocco
Marriott International and Eagle Hills today announced the signing of The St. Regis Tamuda Bay, marking the debut of the iconic luxury hospitality brand in Morocco.
What makes hospitality industry in Ethiopia lucrative
As the hospitality business in Ethiopia is booming, investors should invest in new hospitality colleges that can produce world class professionals and feed both the international brands coming into the … Read More
Hilton on track to double its footprint in Africa
As it continues to grow its presence in Africa by introducing new brands and entering new countries, Hilton announced it is on track to more than double in size in … Read More
Radisson RED to debut in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, to announce the signing of Radisson RED Hotel Abidjan Plateau, Ivory Coast.
Organization stresses need for safe drones’ air traffic integration
The Secretary General of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Fang Liu, affirm the need for responsive regulatory frameworks to support the safe integration of unmanned air traffic innovations into … Read More
Accessing opportunities in Africa’s hospitality, tourism sector
With over one billion young people set to enter the global labour market over the next decade, many policy makers and development practitioners see hospitality and tourism as a key … Read More
Marrakech becomes African hospitality hot spot
One of the beautiful cities of Morocco, Marrakech becomes African hospitality hot spot, a new report reveals.
Ethiopian Airlines installs Lufthansa’s inflight control system
Ethiopian Airlines Group and Lufthansa Systems announced the introduction of Lufthansa’s Lido/Flight 4D solution in Ethiopian’s flight planning system.
Ethiopia host international air safety meeting
The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, which is in charge of the air safety of the country, hosted a four-day international workshop on improvement of a fundamental safety oversight system.
Airspace remains safe says Ethiopian Airlines
Following the recent strike of air traffickers in different parts of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Airlines Group, says Ethiopian Airspace remains very safe and highly secured even after the illegal strike of … Read More
Ethiopian Airlines acquires 49% share in Chad Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines Group, which owns shares in in four African countries’ airlines, has announced its fifth joint venture with the Chad government buying 49%.
Ethiopian Airlines registers record success amid fuel price hike
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest Airline Group, announces registering record success in the just ended 2017/18 fiscal year amid fuel price hike.
Ethiopian Airlines launches new packages to promote Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines rolled out stopover packages without any additional airfare that cater for all leisure needs with a view to promote tourism into Ethiopia. It will be effective starting from … Read More
Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy Graduates 302 Aviation Professionals
Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy (EAA) has graduated 302 aviation professionals at a ceremony held at the Academy’s Commercial and Cabin Crew Training Building on Saturday.