This increase in visitors generated revenues of more than 96 billion birr (763 million 188,250 dollars), the Office’s deputy director, Hunde Kebede, told the Ethiopia News Agency.

As the capital of Africa and a center of international diplomacy, Addis Ababa has a wealth of historical and cultural sites that are a must-see, Kebede said.

He highlighted the creation of an enabling environment through measures taken to improve the tourism sector following reform in recent years.

He mentioned the enhancement of experiences with the expansion of attractions and ensuring a welcoming environment for tourists as part of the capital administration’s commitments.

He pointed out that the continuous development of corridors and sites of interest significantly increased their attractiveness to both locals and foreigners.

He emphasized that these development initiatives not only beautify the city, but also play a crucial role in boosting the leisure industry.

“In the past six months, Addis Ababa has become a vibrant hub for numerous religious and cultural events, attracting a significant number of local visitors”.

During this time, the city welcomed an impressive 4.6 million domestic tourists,’ the executive stressed.

Meanwhile, more than half a million international visitors explored the various attractions, he added.

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