Peace in Tigray Region Creates Favorable Conditions for Tourism

The peace that has prevailed in Tigray regional state has created favorable conditions to revive tourism, Interim Chief Administrator of Tigray Region Getachew Reda said. Beautification and developmental work on the Mountains of Gheralta, which is part of the "Dine for Generation" project has begun. A program with the view to reviving tourism in Tigray was launched yesterday in Mekelle, the regional capital. During the occasion, the interim chief administrator said the restoration of peace in the region enables to open up the tourism sites for domestic and foreign visitors. The peace that has been consolidated in the region would in return plays huge contribution to the ongoing and growing of peace in Tigray, he stated. According to Getachew, the commencement of the beautification and development of Gheralta Mountains as part of the "Dine for Generation" project under the initiative of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will significantly contribute to the revival of tourism in the region. Special attention ha s been given to the tourism industry with the target of generating huge revenue and contributing to the region's rehabilitation program, he pointed out. Tourism State Minister Sileshi Girma said on his part that the commencement of reviving the tourism industry would also help to renovate the ancient heritages damaged due to various reasons. He revealed that series of training were given to tour operators, guides, hotel owners, and tourism experts in the regional culture and tourism bureau. The state minister reiterated the commitment of the ministry to support the sector and avail the untapped potential to the market to benefit communities around tourism sites. Culture and Tourism Bureau Head, Atsbiha Gebregziabhier said that preparations have been made for six months to make the tourism attraction sites in the region favorable to visitors by carrying out infrastructural activities. He added that Axum and the other obelisks as well as Gheralta and Yeha ancient heritages are now open to tourists, and th ere is no security threat that affects tourism activities in the region. Source: Ethiopian News Agency