Source: Xinhua| 2017-08-13 21:56:21|Editor: Zhou XinVideo Player CloseADDIS ABABA, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- The man known as "the father of Ethiopia's tourism", Habteselassie Tafesse, was laid to rest on Sunday at a funeral held on the premises of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa. Habteselassie, known to have coined the phrase, "13 Months of Sunshine," the country's popular tourism slogan, had contributed hugely to the establishment and development of the tourism industry in the East African country. Speaking on the occasion, Hirut Woldemariam, Ethiopian Minister of Culture and Tourism, has hailed Habteselassie's accomplishment in promoting Ethiopia and the country's tourist destinations and products at home, and to international audience. The minister recalled the prizes awarded to him by the incumbent government in recognition of his achievements and promotion of the country's tourism industry. He was showered with various prizes and awards from different governmental and non-governmental organizations for his contribution and achievements of promoting the country's tourism.

Source: Ethiopian News August 13, 2017 14:07 UTC