The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela are among Rough Guides 100 Best Places on Earth to visit. An enigmatic and utterly beguiling country, Ethiopia has endless intrigue. From its unique cuisine to its ancient language, there’s very little that’s familiar about this place, and your trip will be all the better for it.
13 Aug 2019
Lalibela churches among Rough Guides’ 100 Best Places on Earth
Ethiopian Airlines, was voted the ‘Best Airline in Africa’ (for the third consecutive year), ‘Best Business Class in Africa’ and ‘Best Economy Class in Africa’ at the 2019 Skytrax World Airlines Awards. On 21st June the airline marked its 6-month anniversary of the direct flight from Manchester to Addis Ababa.
26 Jun 2019
Ethiopian Airlines voted ‘Best Airline in Africa’ + Manchester celebrates 6-month anniversary
In their first adventure together, Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness head to Ethiopia, where they drive through stunning landscapes of Ethiopia to reach the Afar Triangle - the hottest place on earth! Top Gear Producers and presenters said that filming in Ethiopia was the “highlight” of the series.
25 Jun 2019
Top Gear: Ethiopia episode highlight of the series
International Registration for the 2019 TOTAL Great Ethiopian Run opened on 6th June. 45,000 participants are expected to take part in this year’s race on Sunday 17th November, often referred to as Ethiopia’s biggest street party.
7 Jun 2019
International registration for Great Ethiopian Run, the biggest road race in Africa, opens
Ethiopia’s world-class cyclist and reigning national time-trial champion, Tsgabu Grma, has launched a new cycling tour company, Ethio Cycling Holidays, based in Ethiopia offering tours for international cycling enthusiasts, as well as introducing more cyclists to the fantastic opportunities for road cycling in Ethiopia.
17 May 2019
Tsgabu Grmay launches new cycling tour company in Ethiopia
Enchanting tourist attractions, unique diplomatic stature, and a thriving airline have placed Ethiopia, Land of Origins, on top of the world when it comes to tourism growth. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual review, the country saw the highest tourism growth in the world (48.6%).
22 Apr 2019
Land of Origins: The Next Big Thing in Global Tourism
Ethiopia’s Travel and Tourism economy grew by 48.6% in 2018 – the largest of any country in the world – according to the World Travel and Tourism Council’s (WTTC) annual review of the economic impact and social importance of the sector.
12 Apr 2019
Ethiopia records biggest growth in World Travel and Tourism
Transit passengers using Ethiopian Airlines can now enjoy a taste of Ethiopia for free, courtesy of Ethiopian Holidays. The new city tour package takes transiting passengers on a journey through the political capital of Africa.
5 Feb 2019
Ethiopian Airlines begins free transit tours