Ethiopia-PH direct flights to boost trade, tourism – DOT

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is confident that the launch of direct flights between Manila and Addis Abba in Ethiopia presents many opportunities for tourism and trade on both sides.

“We’re very confident that the service between Manila and Addis Abba, we can grow the numbers at a faster rate than what we are seeing in our traditional markets,” DOT Undersecretary Benito Bengzon Jr. told a press briefing on the launch of Ethiopian Airlines’ maiden flight to Manila late Thursday night.