Ethiopian Airlines, Ethiopia’s flag carrier, launched a program to invite journalists and tour operators to join in its efforts to 
promote tourism. The first team of internationally recognized journalists and tour operators arrived in Ethiopia as part of the implementation of the program.
The visitors are expected to promote the tourist attractions in the country.
The airline launched the program to collaborate with other stakeholders engaged in tourism said Yissehak Zewoldi Vice-President for Alliances and Corporate Strategic Planning with Ethiopian. The program aims to promote tourism sites in the country and to enhance the income from the sector.In related news a South African group consisting of 40 tourists arrived in Ethiopia last week to explore the various tourist attractions. The group is expected to visit tourist sites in the Amhara and Oromia Regional State.
The visit was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Kuriftu Resort and Ethiopian Airlines.
Source: Ethiopian Press Agency
