Ethiopian Tour Operators Association
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.
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Why become a Member?
It is not a secret that many of our members are competitors. However, we all want to strengthen Ethiopia's tourism industry. Joining forces within the framework of ETOA allows our members to create an enabling environment for tourism and promote further growth and prosperity within the country. As ETOA member, you are provided with:
- A place in members’ directory, which is available on-line and enables visitors to contact your company and request an offer
- Representation and promotion of your professional, tax and social interests in relation to the tourism at the state, government and other levels
- Training and education materials to improve skills of your personnel
- Information about policy changes, new products, and tourist exhibitions
- Access to new, international customer markets
- ETOA quarterly newsletter
- Access to ETOA booklet and Website
Members’ Benefits
- We provideperiodical capacity building trainings.
- We protect members under the umbrella of the association to safeguard their interests.
- We provideadvises on policy legislation to the government bodies concerningthe tourism and hospitality Industry.
- We take part in International Trade Fairsto the good image of Ethiopia and its touristic attractions.
- We provide a platform to members to establish network with local and international institutions with similar objectives.
- online presence with a branded profile.
- We engage in research activities.
- Protect the safety and interest of tourists.
- Enforce professional code of conducts.
- Promote sustainable and community based Tourism.
Membership Category
Ordinary Members
Licenced Tour and Travel agents, accreditation from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Associate Members
Recognizing the importance of international meetings and congresses to international association life, ETOA offers collaboration and partnership with industry entities in the format of an Associate Membership. The main focus of this collaboration is promoting the networking between association and industry bodies.
Honorary Members
An Honorary Member shall be a Individuals/Institutions who has made “distinctive contributions” to engineering, science, industry, research, public service, or other pursuits allied with and beneficial to the profession.
Student Members
Latest News and Events
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BIT 2019: Travel Exhibition
BIT 2019 will be held from 10th to 12th February 2019 in Fieramilanocity (Pavilion 3 and 4 Exhibition Area) and Mi.Co Level 2 (Congress & Events Area).
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THE 24TH ETOA GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING.
The 24th General Assembly Meeting of our Association will be conducted on 09 October 2018 from 1:30 to 5:30 pm at Capital Hotel and Spa.
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World Bank Boosts Conference Tourism with 28m Br
The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation has pledged 28 million Br to support the hospitality industry in Ethiopia.
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Ethiopian Tourism Organization Board Announces Discount for Diaspora
Addis Ababa August 13/2018 The Board of Ethiopian Tourism Organization has announced a minimum of 25 percent discount package and other incentives across the board for the Ethiopian Diaspora staring from August 15 to September 30, 2018.
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Is Ethiopia finally the next big thing in Africa travel?
"Tourism was on the back burner for a long time," says Solomon Tadesse, CEO of the Ethiopian Tourism Organization (ETO).
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ECA Hands Over Ethiopian Tourism Master Plan
Addis Ababa — ECA's deputy executive secretary, Giovanie Biha, handed over Ethiopia's Tourism Master Plan
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General Assembly Meeting
The General Assembly will be held on July 12, 2016 at Sheraton Addis, Lalibela hall 3 starting from 1:00PM
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KILIFAIR 2016
Ethiopian Tour Operators Association along with 5 of its members participated on the event.
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General Assembly Meeting (4)
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