ADDIS ABABA- Over 3,000 members of the diplomatic community based in Addis Ababa visited the first-of-its-kind Tourism and Hospitality Exhibition at the Science Museum, the Tourism Ministry disclosed.
The closing program of the National Tourism Exhibition and Hospitality, which has been held for about a month, was held yesterday.
Speaking at the occasion, Tourism State Minister Seleshi Girma stated that the exhibition provides the opportunity to promote Ethiopia’s historical and natural tourist attraction sites to the diplomatic community. It has also played a vital role in stimulating the tourism and hospitality sectors.
“It was possible to achieve the desired results in the exhibition and it enabled actors in the tourism and hospitality sectors to render their services under one roof.”
The state minister further noted that about 154,799 local and foreign visitors attended the exhibition for the last 30 days. Also, the fair has been visited more than nine million times through various digital alternatives.
He also praised the media’s extensive coverage of the event and providing timely information for a diverse audience. Over 100 media outlets have given media coverage to the fair.
At the sidelines of the exhibition, a tourism investment forum, ambassador’s forum and other gatherings were undertaken, it was learned.
At the end of the program, a book commemorating Habteselassie Tafesse, who contributed immensely to Ethiopian tourism, was inaugurated.
Certificates of appreciation were given to those who contributed to the success of the event.
It is to be recalled that the National Tourism and Hospitality Exhibition was opened at the Science Museum in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD).
BY ASHENAFI ANIMUT
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2023
