Ethiopian Airlines scooped the top prize at the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo being held at in Bulawayo after being named Best Airline Stand ahead of Air Tanzania, second runner up and Air Zimbabwe, first runner up. Bulawayo, the host city for Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo also scored a double including overall award at a glittering awards ceremony.
Earlier in the year, Ethiopian Airlines had also won the ‘African Champion of the Year’ Award at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali which was being attended by more than 1,800 delegates.
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline has emerged as one of the leading airlines connecting Africa to the world.
In recent years, Ethiopian Airlines has emerged as the fastest growing airline in Africa. In its 70+ years of operations, Ethiopian has become one of Africa’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success.
Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the Pan-African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 119 international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents.
“We are proud to receive this award and consider this accolade as a reward for our services in promoting Zimbabwe’s booming tourism industry,” said Wogayehu Terefe, country manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Zimbabwe after receiving the award at a glittering ceremony held on the sidelines of the Sanganai/ Hlanganani World Tourism Expo held in Bulawayo that was organised by Zimbabwe Tourism Authority.
