The Ethiopian Tourist Guides Professional Association (ETGPA) held its annual general meeting on September 7, 2024, at the Melka International Hotel to review and approve the activities of the past year and future plans.

Key points discussed were:

1. Few activities Review of the Past Year: 

The association successfully carried out several initiatives aimed at promoting the profession and improving the skills of its members. These activities included:

Conducting professional development trainings

Organizing educational tours for members

Engaging with government and private stakeholders for the betterment of our tourism

Expanding the association’s network with international tourism bodies.

Changing the association branding identity

Many more… 

2. Few Future Plans for the Upcoming Year  

The association plans to further strengthen its presence by focusing on:

Enhancing member training programs, 

Increasing efforts to advocate for better benefits of tourist guides with financial institutes 

Promoting Ethiopian tourism through strategic partnerships with private and governmental tourism bodies.

organizing a tourism photo exhibition. 

Many more… 

3. Improvement of Membership Fee: 

The membership fee was reviewed and adjusted to meet the growing needs of the association. The new fee structure will allow the association to expand its activities and offer better services to its members. The fee increment was agreed upon by a majority vote during the meeting. The new membership fee is 2000 birr. 

4. Selection of a New Executive Member:  Due to the resignation of an executive member, a new member was selected to fill the position. The selection process followed the association’s constitution, ensuring that the chosen individual has the experience and comm