Ethiopia is developing digital visitor information services in Addis Ababa to help arriving passengers discover destinations and local experiences. The initiative centres on a Smart Tourism Information Centre at government headquarters and another tourist information facility beside Bole International Airport. Interactive maps, multimedia displays and virtual assistance tools form part of the facilities. Their purpose
Addis Ababa’s accommodation tax framework brings hotel booking costs and billing transparency into focus for visitors to Ethiopia’s capital. The supplied regulation details describe a 5% municipal levy on room charges, with implications for guests and accommodation operators. However, an accommodation tax does not itself establish new freedom to set hotel prices. The available official
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new direct passenger service connecting Addis Ababa with Port Louis, strengthening tourism and business access between mainland Africa and the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius. The three-times-weekly route commenced on 12 July 2026, opening a faster travel option for passengers while connecting Mauritius with Ethiopian Airlines’ extensive international network
Ethiopia and Israel are expanding cooperation across tourism, technology, agriculture and infrastructure as both countries explore new opportunities for investment, visitor growth and stronger people-to-people connections. The relationship is rooted in longstanding historical and cultural ties, but its latest phase is increasingly focused on the future. Ethiopia is seeking to strengthen its emerging technology ecosystem,
Ethiopian Airlines faces leasing and MRO hurdles in its proposed ACMI deal with Russia due to global sanctions and maintenance restrictions. Here’s what’s unfolding.
Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway strengthens trade and tourism in East Africa with enhanced logistics, regional integration, and expanding freight capacity by 2027.
Ethiopian Airlines unveils advanced MRO facilities in Addis Ababa, boosting aircraft maintenance capacity, safety, and efficiency across Africa and beyond.
New 2025 airline routes by Ethiopian Airlines, Vietjet, Cambodia Airways & Hong Kong Airlines enhance Asia’s connectivity with Africa, China, and beyond.
Ethiopian Airlines launches new Dreamliner flights linking Addis Ababa, Madrid, and Porto, boosting Africa-Europe trade, tourism, and diaspora connectivity.
Etihad Guest launches phase two of The Extraordinary Challenge with over 20 million miles in prizes and exciting new travel milestones for global adventurers.
