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Ethiopia:
South to Omo Country
While I was
exploring the capital with Timkat Wedajo and friends, my
media colleagues headed south to visit several of the many
tribes that make up the fabric of this great Ethiopian
mosaic. Our magazine's focus each year is on Eco and
Cultural tourism, an area where Ethiopia ranks high. This
fascinating country offers ample opportunities to explore
varied tribal customs.
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Are
you ready to visit Djibouti?
I am
Djibouti, strategically located on the Red Sea in East
Africa's farthest corner. I am bordered by Ethiopia to the
north and northwest, Eritrea to the north and Somalia to the
southeast. Lonely Planet describes me as an ideal spot to
recharge one's batteries before or after an overland trip to
Ethiopia or Eritrea. The Africa Travel Association has
chosen me as host country for its 11th Annual Eco Cultural
Symposium from December 3 to 7. It's an ideal opportunity to
showcase my travel, trade and tourism attractions to
influential contacts from North America, Africa and points
beyond. Some say I have the location and potential of
becoming another Dubai, which time will tell. Among my most
popular visitor attractions is year round diving and
snorkeling in the Gulf of Aden with denizens of the deep
including Whale Sharks. Geographically, I am similar in size
to the state of Massachusetts, and my three main regions,
include the coastal plain and volcanic plateaus in my
central and southern regions and mountain ranges to the
north. More->
AFRICAN
LEADERS SPEAK ON CONTINENT'S TRAVEL
OPPORTUNITIES
ATA
and New York University's Africa House Showcase Africa at
ATA's Second Annual Presidential Forum on Tourism in New
York New York, N.Y., October 4, 2007 &endash; The Africa
Travel Association (ATA), a 33-year old global travel trade
association promoting tourism to Africa, held its Second
Annual Presidential Forum on Tourism in New York City on
Friday, September 28 at New York University's Law School in
Greenwich Village. Hosted by New York University's Africa
House, the theme of the event was "positive news on Africa."
The forum provided African leaders with the opportunity to
present the continent's rich travel opportunities to almost
200 leaders from government, non-government and business
communities, the tourism industry, travel trade media, and
education. Each leader spoke of the need to market
"Destination Africa" in a way that benefits both the
continent as a whole and each individual country.
TOURISM INDUSTRY
LEADERS MEET IN TANZANIA IN MAY, 2008
Tanzania
to Host ATA's 33rd Annual Congress in Arusha, 19-23 May
2008. The Tanzanian Ministry of Natural Resources and
Tourism and the Africa Travel Association (ATA) announced
that Tanzania will host the Africa Travel Association's 33rd
Annual Congress from 19-23 May 2008 in Arusha, the country's
"Safari Capital." The announcement was made by Honorable
Professor Jumanne Maghembe, Tanzania's Minister for Natural
Resources, and Eddie Bergman, ATA Executive Director. ATA
has significant ties to Tanzania. In May 1998, ATA held its
first-ever Congress in Arusha; and in December 2003,
Zanzibar hosted ATA's Eco and Cultural Tourism Symposium.
Tanzania also led the association for four years, holding
the position of President of the ATA International Board of
Directors.
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Ethiopia
Millennium: Many Happy Returns
By Jerry
W. Bird. If our two separate visits to Ethiopia in 2000 was
a blessing - the encore seven years later was a double
whammy! And to make our stay even more delicious, it
happened on the eve of the country's new Millennium - an
occasion of special significance for Ethiopians at home and
throughout the global diaspora. This month long visit was an
opportunity to rekindle old friendships. One I cherished
above all was with Timkat Wedajo, a gentleman who would rank
number one in any country as a goodwill ambassador. His
smile lights the room, and his life story is a unique
journey from humble beginnings as a village shepherd, to a
career in travel and tourism that has spanned many decades
and won him countless friends at home and the world over. In
his company I soon discovered why Addis Ababa was chosen to
be first in our Great Cities of Africa editorial series. Our
readers will get to know more about Timkat and his
achievements further on in this edition.
What's new at Africa Travel
Magazine?
Most colleagues that
have met or known me during my 12 years as a magazine and
web publisher are unaware of my previous life on the media
scene, from a daily newspaper in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
to the full spectrum as media buyer, audio visual producer,
trade show manager, agency executive and national
association president. An innovator since day one, I have
been able to spot trends and ride them to success. Today,
the media are changing like never before and the pace is
staggering. Old ideas are no longer valid, which means to
stay a step ahead one must rethink the entire procedure. For
example , Ihave long been an advocate of the
“keeper” principle and proved it with Africa
Travel Magazine. Did you know that our back issues are in
demand up to five years after publication? It's all in the
presentation - just ask National Geographic, a journal that
thrives on this very same concept.
The Yearbook
Concept
My latest venture is the Yearbook, extending the useful life
of a magazine from a week or month to a full year, and
wrapping it up in a hard cover Souvenir Edition each fall.
How do we do it. We start with a Pre Launch on the
internet in December, followed by an Official Launch
Edition at major events such as the New York Times,
Boston Globe, NBC and Los Angeles Times Travel Shows, plus
the Washington, Atlanta and Chicago Travel Expos. We follow
up year round at events in Africa (Indaba, ATA World
Congress), USA, Canada, Europe and China. During the year
new Yearbook pages are added as breaking news occurs. Our
late fall Souvenir Edition is a record of the past year plus
forecast for the year ahead. Increased frequency allows us
to include a more complete variety. What's more Africa
Travel Magazine's Online Portal www.africa-ata.org provides
news 24/7 in print and on air through our site and
affiliates
Content of the Magazine's Ethiopia
Millennium Edition
People of
Ethiopia: Africa Travel Magazine's editors have been
invited by Ethiopia's Ministry of Tourism to tour the
country's Western region. An article from this latest media
tour will appear in the issue, along with our profiles of
the Northern, Southern and Eastern Routes. The Millennium
edition will be ATA's best ever in terms of photo images,
thanks to several key contributors. This includes our review
of a new book of outstanding Ethiopian photos.
From Ethiopian Fashions to Wildlife Safaris: Our
creative arts, sculpture and fashion section will continue
to keep us #1 on Google, Yahoo and MSN, while our Bird and
Wildlife Gallery is sure to please.
Marketing Ethiopia: How to market Ethiopia Tourism at
trade shows, road shows and media opportunities in North
America and the global scene. Marketing Ethiopia to the rest
of Africa. Profile of Ethiopia's Travel Ministry, Tour
Operators Association, Hotel Association and the industry at
large.
The Internet: Why the ATA website is #1 on Google for
Marketing Ethiopia Travel and Tourism to the USA, Canada and
Asia. Directory of important links for Ethiopia trade and
tourism at home and in target markets.
Events: Monthly Calendar of Ethiopia's Millennium
activities and regional festivals.
Business: Major Investment Opportunities with two way
Canada- USA- Ethiopia Trade Missions. Excerpts from Africa:
Continent of Opportunity" by David Fick. Contacts at Banks
and Investment Houses.
Air Travel: Air Highways profile of Ethiopian
Airlines and new regional air travel options. Airports and
infrastructure development. Getting here via Atlantic and
Pacific routes - with exotic Oriental and Middle East
stopovers. Africa Travel Magazine interviews airport
authorities.
Hospitality Scene: New Luxury Hotels Changing the
Face of Ethiopia Tourism. Profile of Sheraton Addis and
several of the country's newest hotels and lodges.
Journeys into History: Photo tour of Ethiopia's
famous museums, monasteries and monuments. Lucy on display,
plus other hidden treasures of Ethiopia from our team's many
visits throughout the country.
Homecoming Tours: An invitation to the Ethiopian
Diaspora worldwide. Building an Ethiopian Diaspora
Millennium Database.
Towns and Cities: Presenting Addis Ababa, the first
profile in our "Great Cities of Africa" series. Mayors and
Community Leaders speak on issues addressed at the UN World
Urban Forum. Introducing Africa in Bloom" - a community
beautification initiative.
Have we forgotten anything? If so let us know and our
editors will add it in the next Yearbook update.
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