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Tourism
'Africa for Africa' might sound cliche, but industry stakeholders think its potential as a tourism strategy has yet to be fully tapped.
Selene Brophy | 6 months ago
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Ethiopa’s tourism recovery, Alaska Air’s earnings, and a hotel diversity initiative.
Rashaad Jorden | 1 year ago
The civil war is over, but Western government travel warnings are still there. If there's going to be a recovery, tourism authorities need to focus their energy on getting those lifted. That's going to require repeated messaging that the war is over.
Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago
Airlines
The new airline would be an enormous step for Nigeria in overhauling the inadequate aviation infrastructure that's stunted its economic growth.
Felix Onuah, Reuters | 2 years ago
In a region that has historically struggled in the aviation field, state-run Ethiopian Airlines is truly a success story, playing a key role in the country's economic development and helping solidify its status as a tourist destination. A new airport takes it to the next level.
Danielle Hyams, Skift | 4 years ago
Business Travel
Ethiopia is slowly making its name in luxury tourism. The question is how fast will the rate of change be?
Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago
The question is not whether hoteliers and operators should invest in Ethiopia, but what is best for Ethiopia in balancing these new demands while protecting its people and its profound history and cultures.
Samantha Shankman, Skift | 5 years ago
Coffee takes on almost religious and soulful tones in Ethiopia. Get to know its coffee, and you'll begin to absorb its culture in an enduring way.
David Farley, Afar | 11 years ago
Ethiopia's rich cultural history is a draw, but its current political challenges make it a destination that is often only attractive to less stable countries like Sudan.
Skift | 12 years ago
