Ethiopian Airlines Becomes Springboard for Ethiopian TourismAugust 17, 2017 - Following the opening of several international routes by Ethiopian airlines, tourist arrivals in Ethiopia in 2017 could reach 918,010, a 5.7 percent increase over 868,780 registered in 2016. According to a report released by British accounting watchdog PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the international routes opened by the national Air carrier Ethiopian Airlines (ET) contribute to the projected growth of Ethiopia’s tourism sector. The project lying on 74,000 square meters is being constructed by China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC). PwC also cited the increase of international hotel brands and Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa and increased reputation for conference tourism for the projected growth. International hotel brands such as Sheraton, Marriott and Radisson have set shop in Ethiopia, while the construction of five other international hotel brands is ongoing.

Source: Ethiopian News August 17, 2017 12:22 UTC