AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEthiopia Tourism in the Gulf: Ethiopian Consulate and Ethiopian Airlines ran a Tourism and Travel Forum in Bahrain, pitching Addis Ababa and heritage sites like Harar Jugol, Sof Omar, Lalibela, Gondar and Aksum, with plans for familiarization trips and a Bahrain roadshow. Aviation & Travel Infrastructure: PM Abiy Ahmed inspected the under-construction Bishoftu International Airport, calling it a game-changer for aviation, tourism, trade and services, with thousands of workers and heavy equipment on site. Road Safety Alert for Travelers: A bus from Dessie to Addis Ababa in Amhara plunged into a ravine near Kombolcha; reports put deaths at 31 (initially 28) with 33 injured, with delays in emergency response blamed on limited ambulance services and infrastructure. Community Tourism & Sports: Ethio Telecom’s Great Bekoji Run (12 km) returned on June 14, linking athletics with tourism promotion under the “Discover Ethiopia Classics” scheme. Media & Visibility: A media strategist in Addis Ababa argued Africa’s biggest hurdle is “visibility,” urging stronger African-led storytelling to help investors and tourists find clear entry points.
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