Northern Ethiopia Travel Safety: UN rights chief Volker Türk warned of widening civilian harm as fighting escalates in Tigray and Amhara, citing drone strikes on schools, disrupted internet, blocked roads, and suspended Ethiopian Airlines flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire—raising fresh concerns for travelers and humanitarian access. Stranded Visitors in Lalibela: Reports say about 20 Israelis are trapped in Lalibela after renewed clashes shut airports and roads; they cite limited food, fuel, electricity and communications, with evacuation uncertainty for elderly travelers. Meskel-Demera Culture & Tourism: Addis Ababa hosted tens of thousands for Meskel celebrations, with leaders calling for national harmony and unity; international visitors highlighted the festival’s faith, heritage, and hospitality—an upbeat signal for Ethiopia’s tourism calendar. Tourism & Innovation Push: Ethiopia marked World Tourism Day with a theme on digital agenda and AI to redesign tourism, including plans for a Digital Tourism Information Center near Bole airport. FDI & Tourism Link: A new report says FDI surpassed targets, with tourism leading the way—good news for investors watching Ethiopia’s travel growth.