Ethiopian Wins Double Awards from the Pan-African Award Committee
Press Release
Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that the
Pan-African Award Committee
comprising of travel professionals and journalists from across Africa
has recognized the airline with multiple awards, including as “
African Airline of the Year” and “
Best Cabin Crew in Africa” at the opening ceremony of the
9th Travel Market, AKWAABA, meeting in Nigeria at Eko Hotel Convention Centre on 27 October 2013.
Travel Market, AKWAABA, is the only annual international travel fair
in West Africa bringing together all the stakeholders in the
tourism industry
value chain, including airlines, hotels, travel agencies, tour
operators, restaurants, national tourism boards and media. While
receiving the award,
Ato Essayas WoldeMariam, Managing
Director of Ethiopian International, said “We are honored to receive
these double awards in Africa today which will encourage the 8,000
strong work force of Ethiopian to double their efforts for African
Aviation development.”
Tewolde Gebremariam
CEO, Ethiopian Airlines Group said, “It is a special honor and
privilege for Ethiopian, the fastest growing and most profitable African
Airline, to receive these double awards from the awards committee of
travel professionals and distinguished journalists of the continent. The
double awards are strong testaments and recognition of our continuous
and remarkable performance. By combining the best and latest aircraft
technology like the B-787 Dreamliner and well trained, qualified and
highly motivated employees supported with latest information and
communication technology systems, Ethiopian is connecting the Continent
of Africa with the rest of the world better than any other carrier. As a
truly indigenous African airline, our international network of 76
cities spread all over five continents is connecting 46 African cities
with 30 major cities in the rest of the world served by mostly daily and
nonstop flights. We are also making intra-African connectivity easier
and more convenient with our multiple hubs thru our partnership with
ASKY in West Africa and soon Malawian Airlines in Southern Africa.”
Ethiopian has also won the 2013 SKYTRAX award for “Best Airline Staff
Service in Africa” and the 2013 Passengers Choice Award for “Best
Airline in Africa.”
During the award ceremony of the 9
th Travel Market, AKWAAB, meeting, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport was also recognized as “Best Airport in East Africa”.
About Ethiopian
Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the fastest growing Airline in
Africa. In its operations in the past close to seven decades, Ethiopian
has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in
efficiency and operational success.
Ethiopian commands the lion share of the pan-African passenger and
cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than
76 international destinations across five continents. Ethiopian fleet
includes ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as the
Boeing 787, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 777-200LR Freighter and Bombardier
Q-400 with double cabin. In fact, Ethiopian is the first airline in
Africa to own and operate these aircraft.
Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called
Vision 2025 that will see it become the leading aviation group in Africa
with seven business centers: Ethiopian Domestic and Regional Airline;
Ethiopian International Passenger Airline; Ethiopian Cargo; Ethiopian
MRO; Ethiopian Aviation Academy; Ethiopian In-flight Catering Services;
and Ethiopian Ground Service. Ethiopian is a multi award winning airline
registering an average growth of 25% in the past seven years.