On September 27, United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO),celebrated World Tourism Day under the theme “Tourism for Peace,” yet Ethiopia’s tourism promotions stand in stark contrast to this ideal. Ethiopia’s “Tourism Washing” StrategyThe Ethiopian government has increasingly relied on “tourism washing,” a tactic used to divert attention from internal crises. International tourism bodies, like the UNWTO, must enforce stricter standards for transparency in tourism marketing, ensuring that promotional materials reflect the real conditions on the ground. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ethiopia-travel-advisory.html United Nations World Tourism Organization. World Tourism Day 2024: Tourism and Peace.

Source: Ethiopian News October 09, 2024 23:12 UTC