ADDIS ABABA, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Ethiopian tourism sector hopes to weather the global recession by developing its unique attractions, boosting private sector involvement and tapping new markets like China, India and Russia.
Just under 400,000 holidaymakers visited the huge Horn of Africa nation in 2008, and the authorities say they expect that to increase to half a million this year. Their target is one million within five years.
"In spite of the crisis, there are people coming ... there are frequent visitors, there are niche tourists who want to discover Ethiopia and that is good omen," Tourism Minister Mohamoud Dirir told Reuters in an interview.
Ethiopia's tourist attractions range from the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela to the giant Axum obelisk and desert sites where scientists unearthed evidence of the birth of humanity..more..http://af.reuters.com/article/kenyaNews/idAFL676184020090206?feedType=RSS&feedName=kenyaNews
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