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Connecting Lives, Creating Opportunities: Learn More About Ethiopian Tour Operators Association.

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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.

Vision

Ethiopian Tour Operators Association

To be the foremost authority driving tourism growth in Ethiopia through strategic partnerships, relentless promotion, and steadfast dedication to the advancement of the industry.

Mission

Ethiopian Tour Operators Association

ETOA is committed to championing and strengthening Ethiopian tourism by:

  • Fostering collaboration between tour operators, government, and other tourism stakeholders
  • Promoting Ethiopia as a unique and compelling tourist destination
  • Advocating for policies and initiatives that ensure the sustainable development of tourism
  • Providing tour operators with resources, training, and networking opportunities to grow their businesses

Core Values

Ethiopian Tour Operators Association
  • Leadership: We strive to be visionary leaders and authoritative voices on Ethiopian tourism.
  • Collaboration: We believe fruitful partnerships across sectors are key to advancing tourism.
  • Sustainability: We are dedicated to promoting sustainable policies and practices that balance tourism growth with cultural and environmental preservation.
  • Service Excellence: We aim to deliver outstanding service and to be highly responsive to the needs of our members and partners.
  • Integrity: We conduct all our affairs with honesty, transparency and accountability.

Proud Member of UN Tourism (UNWTO)

is proud to be an affiliate member of UN Tourism (UNWTO), reflecting our commitment to responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism. This affiliation highlights our dedication to international standards and cooperation within the global tourism sector.

UN Tourism Affiliate Member

We are honored to join a network of global leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of tourism.

Learn more about our affiliation

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.

Fitsum Gezahegne

President

Fikreselassie Admassu

Vice President

Bogale Abey

Board Secretary

Molla Miheretu

Board Member

Samerawit Fekadu

Board Member

Yared Mulugeta

Board Member

Wubeshet Alemayehu

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.

Ato Tegene Hailegiorgis

General Manager

Beza Tilahun

Member's affairs officer

Haregewoyien Gedion

Case Executive and Finance

Adane Aregaw

Airport agent

Selamawit Engidawork

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.

Fitsum Gezahegne Lakew

CEO,Paradise Ethiopia Travel

Yohannes Assefa Woldegiorgis

Managing Director Red Jackal Tour Operator PLC

Yenealem Getachew

Managing Director Horizon Tour

Yoseph Getenet

Managing Director Ghion Tour & Travel PLC

Atenafu Bezuneh

Managing Director Hadar Tours

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They are our partners in contributing to the growing Ethiopian tourism industry, and they are always by our side.

This is what people say about us
  • Fitsum Gezahegne

    Marvelous networking and experience sharing.

    Fri Dec 29, 2023
  • Mehari Messele

    Words don't describe outstanding commitment and networking what the current bord of directors of ETOA is doing. We all need to stand with them fulfill their expectations thus, we all become stronger!

    Fri Aug 23, 2024