Business

Ethiopian Airlines Takes Over Gorgora Resort Management

Ethiopian Airlines has officially taken over the management of Gorgora Resort, which will now operate under the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel brand. This significant development was announced during a formal agreement ceremony held at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel today. Ceremony Highlights and Attendees The event saw the presence of key dignitaries, including Arega Kebede, the President

July 23, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Tesla-Powered Luxury: Henock Demissew’s VIP Taxi Service Redefines Addis Ababa’s Transport

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In the bustling streets of Addis Ababa, Henock Demissew is making waves in the luxury transportation industry. The owner of VIP Taxi and Henock Car has been significantly impacting the way the city’s elite and visitors commute since launching his business a year ago. His journey began with a chance encounter

July 21, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian Airlines Implements New Policy on Air Ticket Payments for Travelers

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopian Airlines has announced a significant update to its payment policy for air tickets, effective immediately. The national carrier now requires that passenger tickets for flights originating outside of Ethiopia must be purchased in the currency of the country where the passenger begins their journey, or in hard currency, regardless of

July 17, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Ethiopia’s “Survivor: Resort Edition” – Abiy Ahmed’s Unique Solution to National Crisis

In a bizarre turn of events, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has found an innovative way to tackle the nation’s deep-rooted issues of instability, kidnappings, forced disappearances, ethnic profiling, and war. While the average Ethiopian grapples with daily challenges, navigating the treacherous terrain of their homeland, Ahmed has decided to turn the country into a

November 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Development in East Gojjam Could Create a Tourist Haven 

By: Getnet Endeg (getctti21@gmail.com) (Grant Reporting of International Center for Journalists, ICFJ) The story explores the tourism potentials (cultural, natural, religious, and traditional) of East Gojjam. It uncovers why tourism in East Gojjam did not flourish in the presence of countless college and university unemployed graduates and remarkable tourist destinations. The Ethiopian government considers tourism

May 15, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Top 10 Highlights of the Agew Equestrian Festival: Celebrating 82 Years of History & Culture

Agew Equestrian Festival is an annual cultural event held in Injibara, Ethiopia’s Amhara region that marks the 82nd anniversary of the Agew Equestrian Association. The festival celebrates the member’s participation in the struggle against Italian fascist invaders and is characterized by cultural activities such as chanting, horse racing, dancing performances, and more. The festival has

February 1, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Ethiopian Airlines Announces New Passenger Flight to Copenhagen, Denmark

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, is set to launch a new passenger flight to Copenhagen, Denmark as of 22nd of May 2023. The new flight will be operated five times a week except on Tuesdays and Sundays. Regarding the new flight, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr Mesfin Tasew said, “We are glad to open a

January 30, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian Airlines Ups Accra Schedule As Part Of Wide African Expansion

Ethiopian Airlines is in expansion mode. Not just in terms of long-haul routes to Copenhagen, returning after two decades, or Addis Ababa to Atlanta. Crucially, it has boosted flights on various sub-Saharan African routes. This is primarily part of its third-wave growth, increasing connectivity, choice, and competitiveness. The Star Alliance airline has also enhanced service on routes that leave

January 27, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

2.5 Billion Birr Hotel: Haile Hotels and Resorts Inaugurates New Addis Ababa Hotel

The Haile Grand Addis Ababa Hotel, built by the Haile Hotels and Resorts Group, was officially inaugurated in October. The hotel, which is located in Addis Ababa and is the group’s eighth hotel, faced obstacles during construction, including the cost of equipment and the challenging topography of the site. Despite these challenges, the hotel was

January 26, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Barista keeps 100-year promise with Ethiopian emperor

By Kwak Yeon-soo CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province ― Making a perfect cup of coffee is a delicate affair, from selecting healthy green beans, roasting them and determining the perfect brewing ratio to choosing the ideal serving temperature. Barista Cho Soo-kyung, the second-generation owner of Ethiopia Bet (Ethiopia House) coffeehouse in the Gangwon provincial city of Chuncheon,

January 21, 2023 • By Addis Insight