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Great Ethiopian Run Honoured With World Athletics Heritage Plaque Ahead of Silver Jubilee Race

World Athletics has honoured the Great Ethiopian Run with a Heritage Plaque, celebrating its 25-year impact as Africa’s largest road race.

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The Haile Grand Addis Ababa continues to redefine five-star hospitality in the capital.

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Emirates Holidays Re-Enters Ethiopian Market Amid Growing Travel Demand

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Trilateral MOU signed to boost stopover tourism in Ethiopia

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Restoration of Fasiledus Palace: A Jewel of Ethiopian Heritage

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Kuriftu Resort & Spa African Village Celebrates Grand Opening

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Ethiopia's Tourism Renaissance: Transformative Destination Development Projects

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Historic Africa Hall reopens after massive renovation

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African Nations Court Chinese Tourists to Spark Travel Industry Rebound

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Radisson Hotel Group leads hospitality growth in Africa with the most hotel openings

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Global Travel Trends Shift: Flight Disruptions & Loyalty Programs Reshape Tourism

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UN Tourism Appoints TikTok Star Khaby Lame as Global Ambassador

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Japan tourism: Record 33 million foreign visitors welcomed in first 11 months of 2024

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UN Tourism Names Dr. Larry Dwyer as Winner of 2025 Ulysses Prize

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UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and Celebrating Innovation in Africa’s Most-Visited Destination

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UNESCO has mapped 4,500 species thanks to its pioneering eDNA programme

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UNESCO Inscribes 63 New Cultural Elements to Intangible Heritage Lists

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UN Tourism and China strengthen ties

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UN Tourism Welcomes New Affiliate Members

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Dr. Elena Ramirez / Sustainable Tourism Researcher

In a recent interview, Dr. Elena Ramirez, a leading expert in sustainable tourism, shared insights on the importance of preserving cultural heritage while promoting tourism. She emphasized that embracing Ethiopia's rich history and unique landscapes can provide opportunities for sustainable growth, benefiting both local communities and visitors. The discussion highlighted the balance between econo

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When you pirate, Africa loses: How legal content supports growth

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National Museum of African Art opens exhibition by artist Tsedaye Makonnen

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