The Ministry of Tourism (MOT) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ethiopian Airlines Group and Immigration and Citizenship Services to enhance cooperation and unlock the potential of stopover tourism.
Minister of Tourism H.E. Mrs. Selamawit Kassa, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tassew, and Immigration and Citizenship Services Director-General Selamawit Dawit signed the MOU.
Speaking at the ceremony, H.E. Mrs. Selamawit Kassa emphasized that streamlined cooperation among the parties will help position Ethiopia as a preferred stopover tourism destination by leveraging service excellence and joint promotions.
She noted that Addis Ababa has become Africa’s largest air transit hub, thanks to Ethiopian Airlines’ ever-expanding global service.
The liberalization of Ethiopia’s visa policy, including the rollout of e-visa and visa on arrival service, further contributes to creating an attractive environment for stopover tourists.
Newly developed tourist sites in Addis also enhance the city’s appeal as a stopover destination.
Source: Ethiopia Land of Origins
