ADDIS ABABA – The corridor development underway in the capital, Addis Ababa is significantly enriching tourism and fostering inclusive growth as it is creating vibrant space that captures the spirit of city, the city administration said.
Addis Ababa City Government Culture, Arts and Tourism Bureau disclosed that the city is becoming a tourist hub and vowed to promote Ethiopia’s fabulous tourism destinations. Since the launching of the project, the city’s image has changed dramatically, embracing a more modern, appealing profile.
Alongside this transformation, according to the Bureau, the new tourist attractions such as Unity, Entoto and Friendship Parks, and the Adwa Museum are drawing the attention of both local and international visitors. The development projects have not only reshaped the capital, but also contributed to boosting the nation’s economy by promoting tourism.
Bureau Head Hirut Kasa (PhD) said that Addis Ababa has undergone remarkable transformation and is living up to its name. The corridor development project being implemented by the government represents the government’s commitment to sustainable tourism development reflecting its dedication in creating environmentally friendly city.
She stated that Ethiopia stands proudly in support of this vision of embracing tourism as a tool to bring people together and strengthening mutual understanding and respect across borders. In the capita, visitors will find a dynamic blend of tradition and modernity that the city has undergone remarkable transformation in the past years with innovative development that has enhanced its appeal to tourists from around the world.
She added that Addis Ababa is witnessing modern urban development, in which, the corridor development is significantly changing the image of the city. The corridor development is not only enriching the tourism, but also fostering inclusive growth creating vibrant space that captures the spirits of the capital. The city has historical and cultural land marks and city’s diverse heritage is celebrated and preserved, connecting the past with the promising future, she added.
Addis Ababa City Mayor Adanech Abiebie said that the project has enhanced the city’s appeal, making Addis Ababa one of the top destinations for tourists. “The initiative ensures that the city lives up to its name by addressing the needs of every resident,” noting that the redevelopment efforts have made the city more inclusive, attractive, and livable for all.
In an exclusive interview with The Ethiopian Herald, Minister-Counselor at Ghana Embassy Elikem Ahadzi said that the corridor development in the capital is appealing, significantly changing the image of the city. “I was here for the past couple of years witnessing transformation of the city.”
Ambassadors and representatives of various departments have visited several projects including the corridor development projects in Addis Ababa around Bole Rwanda, Addis Ababa museum, newly inaugurated Adwa Museum, and others designed to modernizing the city.
BY HAILE DEMEKE
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER 2024
