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
Ethiopian Airlines launches new state-of-the-art passenger terminal at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and officially opened its own brand new ultra-modern 5-star Skylight Hotel.
30 Jan 2019
Ethiopian Airlines opens new terminal and new Addis Ababa hotel
Ethiopia has overtaken Dubai as the transfer hub for long-haul travel to Africa. A report by ForwardKeys shows that the number of long-haul transfers to Africa via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport has grown in volume by 85% for five years in a row. Transfers via Dubai over the same period rose by 31%.
10 Jan 2019
Addis Ababa becomes the gateway to Africa
On 11th December Ethiopian Airlines launched its inaugural flight to Manchester, which is set to benefit more than 400,000 people across the North of the UK. This new landmark route, a 4-times a week service, will connect the North to the heart of Africa and unlock more than 60 connections in Africa. It is currently the region’s only direct links…
14 Dec 2018
Ethiopian Airlines launches Manchester route