Ethiopia has been undertaking a number of development activities which predominantly connect its past history, present opportunities and future dreams in terms of socially, economically, culturally and even politically tied facets. The case of Gorgora,Koisha and Wonchi projects has come to the forefront in this regard.
The substantial signpost, the ‘Gebeta Lehager,’ Dine for Ethiopia, project has been fostered towards sustainable tourism, economic development and even stable geopolitical atmosphere as well.
True, the projects have brought economic benefits and promoted cultural preservation, community empowerment, social cohesion and other related aspects.
Such a noteworthylandmark should be ceremoniously transferred to lucrative projects in many regional states and needs to accurately be managed, and operation agreement of the ‘Dine for Ethiopia’ lodges, by Ethiopian Airlines operating under its renowned Skylight Hotel, has to be well followed up. Besides, the HalalaKella Lodge,CheberaChurchuraElephant Paw Lodge and WonchiEco Lodge have been recently inaugurated and have gone operational.
Undeniably, the ‘Dine for Ethiopia’ initiative, which was championed by the Prime Minister and aims at bolstering tourism, can be regarded as a keystone of the national homegrown economic reform program.
These projects have immensely rallied public support during the financing stage generated numerous jobs during construction, and kick started extensive infrastructure development. Entrusting the projects’ operation and management to Ethiopia’s national flag carrier, not only does Ethiopian promise to provide all users with enhanced service but it is also used as a boulevard for international tourism promotion.
No doubt, tourism has been classified as one of the main sectors that have a positive impact on Ethiopia’s economy and has been given special attention by the government. The sector is a huge industry, indeed!
Needless to state, the influence of the tourism sector is huge in terms of overcoming the shortage of foreign currency and building the country’s image. It is often said that it can benefit the country via showing its potential particularly by promoting Ethiopia’s history, beautiful nature, multicultural, language, alphabet, early literature and architecture and attractions registered as international heritages.
These momentous projects, under the Dine for Ethiopia initiative, need well organized and streamlined infrastructure, and prepared to receive visitors from various corners of the globe, allowing them to marvel at the breathtaking scenery of this great nation—Ethiopia.
The expansion of projects is regarded as a clear manifestation of government’s commitment to developing tourist destinations that portray the country’s natural beauty while ensuring the preservation of nature remains a top priority. Yes, the government has given special attention to the tourism sector by organizing it independently at the ministerial level, of course.
In fact, Ethiopia is a country with myriads of tourism resources, which can prettily attract tourists who come from every corner of the planet for fun, trek, and assume special celebrations, and will bring a new perspective to Ethiopia.
It is cited that Ethiopian transports multi-million people to different parts of the globe. As the sector creates a lot of job opportunities and the mega projects have also been able to solidify country-to-country, people-to-people ties thereby coming up with positive impacts in terms of continental and global contact, the role of the airline is really untold. No doubt, the management and coordination of projects have to keep international standard as the move itself would provide tourists and visitors with classic destination services. The newly built destination projects are exemplary ones along this line.
By and large, the projects are great entertainment options where citizens and tourists can have calm and mesmerizing scene, appealing job opportunities and efficient management accompanied with international parameters. These projects make Ethiopia the place of diversified tourism resources. Apart from being the owner of tempting nature, superb culture and history, in fact, Ethiopia is made a preferable spot via entertaining lucrative tourism concepts and values. Thus, Ethiopians have to carry out a range of notable undertakings to get the nation exceedingly benefited as it has had multiple potential tourist resources. What’s more, the current generation is expected to manage and well coordinate activities targeting at realizing this potential thereby contributingwhat is expected of tourism to national growth and change.
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD TUESDAY 7 MAY 2024
