Ethiopia celebrates World Migratory Birds Day (WMBD) today, October 12, 2019, in Metehara town, an event happening at a time when migratory birds are being threatened to extinction by human practices emerging in Ethiopia.

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry plans to enter the Ethiopian market with a primary focus of engaging in the tourism as well as the real estate sectors, while facilitating conditions that would enable Ethiopian businesses introduce their products to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Global Brands Magazine (GBM), a UK-based publicationdevoted to news and opinions on brands that are shaping the future of their industry,has recognized Calibra Consultancy and Business PLC for its efforts in promotinghotel investment and branding in theEthiopian hospitality sector.

Acibadem Healthcare Group, the biggest Healthcare Group in Turkey, has targeted Ethiopia as a major source of medical tourism in East Africa and is set to launch a representative office in Addis Ababa next year, Therz Reporter has learnt.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has revealed both the FDRE President and the Prime Minister will be housed in the same compound as the current residence a.k.a. the National Palace is set to be a public museum.

The rebranded Tourism Ethiopia is set to establish a tourism fund, an institution financed from various sources including an upcoming tourist tax system.

As part of its fast and profitable growth strategy Ethiopian Airlines Group is planning to become a USD 25 billion company by 2035, it was learnt.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has agreed to provide a three year technical and advisory support to the Ethiopian Tourism Organization (ETO) over its marketing and destination development projects;including setting out a roadmap and capacity building for the tourism sector.

Teaming up to exploit trade and tourism upshots from the upcoming Dubai trade fair, the Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) and the Ethiopian Tourism Organization (ETO), seek to secure USD 63 million worth of trade deals.

The Council of Ministers will soon endorse the selected construction site for the proposed new mega hub airport.