Ethiopian Tour Operators Association (ETOA) is a professional association representing the legally registered tour operators in Ethiopia. Currently, ETOA is composed of more than 285 individual tour and travel agency companies that are actively engaged in providing tour and tour operation related services.
To be the foremost authority driving tourism growth in Ethiopia through strategic partnerships, relentless promotion, and steadfast dedication to the advancement of the industry.
ETOA is committed to championing and strengthening Ethiopian tourism by:
The Ethiopian Tour Operators Association is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its members. The Board is composed of 7 industry leaders who each serve a 2-year term. This group of diverse professionals represents the breadth of the travel industry across Ethiopia. As the elected governing body, the ETOA Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the strategy, activities, and direction of the association. They provide guidance and leadership to advance ETOA's mission of promoting professional tour operations and unforgettable travel experiences.
Each Board member contributes their expertise and perspective from different sectors of tour operations, from inbound to outbound agencies. Together, they work collaboratively to support ETOA members and uphold world-class standards across the industry. The ETOA Board of Directors exemplifies the association's spirit of cooperation and excellence. Their leadership will be crucial as ETOA continues to drive positive change in tour operations and make Ethiopia a premium travel destination.
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Vice President
Board Secretary
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Ethiopian Tour Operators Association (ETOA) is a professional association representing the legally registered tour operators in Ethiopia. Currently, ETOA is composed of more than 220 individual tour and travel agency companies that are actively engaged in providing tour and tour operation related services.
The ETOA was established in 2003 to make sure its members provide services with high level professionalism and ethics encouraging the highest standard in all aspect of tour operating.
General Manager
Member's affairs officer
Case Executive and Finance
Airport agent
Airport agent
When established in 2003, the Ethiopian Tour Operators Association (ETOA) was founded by ambitious industry leaders seeking to transform travel in their country. They envisioned an organization that would champion professionalism, ethical conduct, and exceptional service among tour operators in Ethiopia. Through ETOA, these pioneering founders aimed to set the highest standards in all facets of tour operations. By bringing tour operators together under a shared code of excellence, they sought to showcase the tremendous potential of travel in Ethiopia. Today, ETOA upholds this spirit of quality, collaboration and advancement. The association remains committed to the vision of its founders - to make Ethiopia a world-class destination by empowering tour operators to deliver unforgettable travel experiences. Thanks to its dedicated founders, ETOA continues to be the leading voice and resource for tour operators across Ethiopia. Their leadership and initiative laid the foundations for the association's ongoing impact.
CEO,Paradise Ethiopia Travel
Managing Director Red Jackal Tour Operator PLC
Managing Director Horizon Tour
Managing Director Ghion Tour & Travel PLC
Managing Director Hadar Tours
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