AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHotel Investment in Addis Ababa: The IFC is set to lend $80 million to MIDROC Ethiopia’s hospitality arm to refurbish the Sheraton Addis (Luxury Collection) and build a new Sheraton property, with plans for Ethiopia’s first green-certified hotels and a boost to premium room capacity ahead of COP32 in 2027. Aviation Growth: Ethiopian Airlines says it’s evaluating bids for 25 new narrow-body jets to expand domestic and regional connectivity, even as fuel costs remain a major pressure. Ebola Travel Alerts: Health authorities in Trinidad and Tobago have issued travel advisories tied to an Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in parts of Central and East Africa, including enhanced screening for arrivals and caution for travelers—an indirect reminder for Ethiopia-bound visitors to watch health updates. Regional Travel Context: Somalia’s political crisis is worsening after clashes in Mogadishu, a factor that can affect travel planning and safety perceptions across the Horn of Africa.
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