Ethopia: Tourism Commissioner cautions against travel advisories, says they are “outdated” amid ongoing conflict

Addis Abeba – Despite six years of militarized conflict in the Oromia region, Lelise Dhugaa, Commissioner of the Oromia Tourism Commission, has urged the international community to reconsider travel advisories on Ethiopia, stating they can “unintentionally harm the image of Ethiopia.”

In an open letter released prior to the global observance of World Tourism Day on 27 September, 2024, under the theme “Tourism and Peace,” Lelise acknowledged…