Ethiopian Informer
ADDIS ABABA: The Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest aviation group, has announced the launching of the first phase of its in-terminal hotel inside the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
“In a continuous effort to ensure the convenience and comfort of passengers, crews and airlines using Addis Ababa as a hub, the In-Terminal Hotel construction began in December 2020,” the Airlines said in a statement sent to the Ethiopian Informer.
Noting that the newly launching hotel is physically connected to Addis Ababa Bole International Departure Terminal 02, it said commuters can access the facility with a short walking distance from departure gate and will be managed by Ethiopian Skylight Hotel as Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel.
The two-phased project reached the completion of the first phase, availing 41 rooms for guests, it was noted.
The Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel accommodates 97 modern, spacious, and luxurious rooms, including a restaurant and other facilities.
The hotel incorporates various categories such as an executive suite, a premium room for the differently abled, 12 interconnected rooms, 30 twin rooms, and 53 double rooms.
The new Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel will cater to passengers and crews who do not wish to leave the airport for any reason, enabling the airport to provide the most convenient travel experience possible and making it preferable for seamless connections, it was noted.
“The extensive Ethiopian network brings millions of passengers through Addis Ababa each year. As a customer-focused airline, we want our passengers to enjoy every minute they spend with us, even their transit hours at the airport,” the statement quoted Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said, as saying.
The CEO said the construction of an In-Terminal Hotel takes transit at Addis Ababa to the next level.
“It addresses the industry’s demand and leads us to plan and create efficient and seamless connectivity to enhance the comfort of passengers. We want passengers to depart from their origin city without a single worry about their transit time at Addis Ababa Airport should they choose to stay there as we are waiting for them with a comfortable space where they can freshen up before boarding their next flight,” he added.
(Photo – Ethiopian Airlines Group)
