PM Abiy Says Private Sector Played Irreplaceable Role in Revitalizing Tourism 

Addis Ababa, June 30, 2026 (ENA) — The private sector has played an irreplaceable role in driving the current revitalization of the tourism industry, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said today.

The Prime Minister made the remarks during an exclusive interview with NBC Ethiopia.

He outlined that initiatives within the tourism ecosystem are categorized into four core pillars: tourist destinations, hospitality accommodations, transport networks, and digital infrastructure.

Over the past 7 years, remarkable achievements have been registered through the landmark Dine for Sheger, Dine for the Nation, and Dine for Generation initiatives.

The Dine for Sheger project has visibly transformed Addis Ababa, while the Dine for the Nation initiative has spurred development across various regional localities.

Under the Dine for Generation framework, projects in Arba Minch and Jimma are nearing completion, with the Arba Minch site scheduled to be inaugurated in the coming days.

These overarching national initiatives continue to yield tangible, transformative impacts across urban landscapes.

In just the past few months, 7 additional airports have been constructed, coupled with the extensive expansion of road networks to enhance accessibility.

The Gebeta projects have been instrumental in systematically dismantling structural bottlenecks and addressing long-standing limitations in Ethiopia’s tourism sector.

The Prime Minister reiterated that the private sector's contribution has been vital and irreplaceable in realizing the current momentum and success of the industry.

He also commended the profound role of the public, emphasizing that active community engagement has been a driving force behind the seamless execution of these national development endeavors.