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Tourism Ministry, Toppan Ethiopia to Launch Virtual Tourist Centre at Bole Airport


Tourism Ministry, Toppan Ethiopia to Launch Virtual Tourist Centre at Bole Airport

The Ministry of Tourism and Toppan Ethiopia have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a virtual tourist information centre at Bole International Airport, aiming to improve digital information services for international travellers. The facility will be located in the airport's international departure area near passenger boarding gates, offering interactive tourism information. The project will be jointly financed by the two institutions, with Toppan Ethiopia overseeing implementation. Officials said the virtual centre is also planned for integration into the country's new international airport currently under development. The agreement was signed by State Minister of Tourism Sileshi Girma and Toppan Ethiopia representative Kalkidan Arega. Following the ceremony, Sileshi also held talks with Toppan Group Vice President Antonio Tang.

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