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Ethiopian Airlines Partners with AAICEC to Establish International Convention Center in Addis Ababa

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, and Addis-Africa International Convention and Exhibition Centre (AAICEC), signed equity investment agreement to establish an international convention center in Addis Ababa that will host multiple business events. The center being built and named AAICEC, will be one… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines Announces New Passenger Flight to Copenhagen, Denmark, Enhancing Air Connectivity Between Europe and Africa

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, is set to launch a new passenger flight to Copenhagen, Denmark as of 22nd of May 2023. The new flight will be operated five times a week except on Tuesdays and Sundays. Regarding the new flight, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr Mesfin… Read the full press release

Emirates sees 154% increase in vegan meals served onboard, with over 280,000 consumed in past year

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Dubai, UAE, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — From its UK origins in 2014, the concept of ‘Veganuary’, a month-long initiative promoting the vegan diet, has continued to garner interest amongst the general population. In fact, Emirates has noted a 154% increase in vegan meals served onboard between 2021 and 2022, with over 280,000 plant-based meals… Read the full press release

Emirates and Air Canada launch codeshare cooperation

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Emirates and Air Canada customers will have access to 46 points across North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa Frequent flyer members of Skywards and Aeroplan will soon be able to earn and redeem points or miles when flying with both airlines Enhanced customer offering implemented with the issuance of a single ticket and baggage transfers through to… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services enables online reservations for cargo

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2022-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest network operator has launched a new feature that enables customers to make online reservations for their cargo. The platform enables customers check flight schedules, space availability, loadability of freight and make real-time booking of their shipment in single and… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways resumes flights to the Maldives

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Airline will also resume flights this month to Addis Ababa, Antalya, Bodrum, Djibouti, Helsinki and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen The airlines’ network will expand to more than 450 weekly flights to over 70 destinations by the end of July Maldives joins a number of popular summer holiday destinations that Qatar Airways has already resumed flights to, including… Read the full press release

Emirates resumes flights to Tehran, Guangzhou, Addis Ababa and Oslo

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Tehran (from 17 July), Guangzhou (from 25 July), Addis Ababa (from 1 August), and Oslo (from 4 August), expanding connectivity for customers with these latest cities rejoining its network across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Europe. This… Read the full press release

Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the Radisson Hotel Bahir Dar, Addis Ababa

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2019-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of the Radisson Hotel Bahir Dar, located in the North East of Addis Ababa. It will be the first Radisson branded hotel and the Group’s fourth hotel in the country. This achievement brings Radisson Hotel Group’s African portfolio to… Read the full press release

Hyatt strengthens its presence in Africa with the opening of Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa

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The new hotel represents a market entry for Hyatt, strengthening the brand’s presence in Africa CHICAGO, IL, 2019-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (January 7, 2019) the opening of Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, the first Hyatt branded hotel in Ethiopia and the seventh in Africa. The 188-room property is centrally located on… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport welcomes Ethiopian Airlines’ new service to Addis Ababa starting December 1

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Flights start 1st December and will operate 4 times per week 787 aircraft in operation with 2 class configuration 400,000 people set to benefit from the route Multi SKYTRAX award winning airline Fares from £499 Manchester, UK, 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Manchester Airport has secured a landmark route into the heart of Africa, underlining its… Read the full press release

UNWTO High-level Meeting on Chinese Outbound Tourism to Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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The capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, has recently hosted the 59th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for Africa. Held between 18-21 April, the Commission included a High-level Meeting on Chinese Outbound Tourism to Africa, where regional representatives debated the potential that the sector brings to the continent.  MADRID, Spain, 2017-Apr-27 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full press release

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines partner with nonprofit organizations to transport 7,300 pounds of medical and educational supplies to Addis Ababa

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Airline’s 19 th flight is the most of any carrier involved in Boeing’s Humanitarian Delivery Flight program Everett, WA, US, 2014-1-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Ethiopian Airlines have partnered with non-profit organizations, Seattle Anesthesia Outreach and Evangelical Africa Mission Outreach, to transport 7,300 pounds (3,311 kilograms) of medical and educational supplies to the Ethiopian capital,… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines expanded codeshare agreement with Ethiopian Airlines

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Singapore, 2013-11-26 — /travelprnews.com/ — From 3 December 2013, Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines customers will be able to enjoy seamless travel to more destinations as a result of an expanded codeshare agreement between the Star Alliance partners. Under the agreement, codesharing will be expanded to Ethiopian Airlines-operated flights between Singapore and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, via… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines to take delivery of the first of its four Boeing 777-300ERs on 7 November 2013

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2013-10-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and most profitable African airline, will take delivery of the first of its four Boeing 777-300ERs on 7 November 2013. The B777-300ER is the largest aircraft in the airline’s fleet with 400 passengers seating capacity. Ethiopian B777-300 ER will operate in its dense routes such… Read the full press release

The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group becomes exclusive hotel partner for CNBC Africa’s prestigious TV series “It’s Africa’s Time”

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Minneapolis, Minn., United States, 2013-10-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, ranked for four consecutive years on Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical companies list, joins the prestigious TV series “It’s Africa’s Time” (CNBC Africa) as an exclusive hotel partner. In episode 11, “It’s Africa’s Time” travels with Carlson Rezidor to Cape Town and Addis Ababa… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launched new route to Ethiopia’s capital city Addis Ababa

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Children Receive Uniforms and Books for Back-to-School  ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2013-09-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways celebrated the launch of its new route to Ethiopia’s capital city, Addis Ababa, by providing school uniforms and books for school-age children participating in the Our Father’s Kitchen programme. Our Father’s Kitchen is a feeding programme which provides daily meals… Read the full press release

Qatar national airline Qatar Airways to start weekly flights to Ethiopia’s capital and largest city, Addis Ababa

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African Expansion Continues With Three Weekly Flights To Addis Ababa New Route Will Take African Network To 20 Destinations Doha, QATAR, 2013-07-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, is set to begin three-flights-a-week to Ethiopia’s capital and largest city, Addis Ababa, on September 18, 2013.  The new service from… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines first in Africa started regular flights to Incheon Airport Korea

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2013-07-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — On June 19th, 21:05 Korean time, Ethiopian Airlines (ET), one of the biggest airlines in Africa, has started a new Incheon-Hong Kong-Addis Ababa air route as the first African-nation airline. Ethiopian Airlines operates between Incheon and Addis Ababa (via Hong Kong) four times per week (Mon., Wed., Fri., Sun.) using B767- 300… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways to bring taste of Qatari hospitality to guests who are fasting with a specially designed Iftar box

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Five Star Carrier’s Specially Designed Iftar Boxes and Carefully Selected Meal Options Offer Passengers Tailored Cuisine This Ramadan Doha, QATAR, 2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, Qatar Airways will bring a taste of Qatari hospitality to the skies by offering guests who are fasting with a specially designed Iftar box. The box… Read the full press release