ITC SheTrades Company Profile

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1 TRADE IMPACT FOR GOOD WOMEN AND TRADE PROGRAMME ITC SheTrades Company Profile Ethiopia, Travel Ethiopia PLC. At WTM 2016 Global Village Stand GV266

2 International Trade Centre ITC is the joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. ITC assists small and medium-sized enterprises in developing and transition economies to become more competitive in global markets, thereby contributing to sustainable economic development within the frameworks of the Aid-for-Trade agenda and the United Nations Global Goals. ITC Women and Trade Programme The purpose of the Women and Trade Programme is to increase the economic benefits business women in developing countries derive from their participation in international trade with a focus on key objectives: Increase the demand for goods and services supplied by women entrepreneurs; Build women entrepreneurs capacity; Build the capacity of Trade & Investment Support Institutions to better service women clients; Increase policy makers awareness of the potential represented by women entrepreneurs and raise awareness of related barriers hampering women entrepreneurs participation in international trade SheTrades ITC launched the SheTrades initiative, which seeks to connect one million women entrepreneurs to markets by 2020.

3 Ethiopia Travel Ethiopia PLC. Company Profile Travel Ethiopia is a private, eco-minded tour and safari operator established in Its vast experience allows Travel Ethiopia to introduce the traveler to the myriad facets of Ethiopia s past and present. Our experiences Its two directors have extensive experience in tourism. Samrawit Moges has directed tours throughout the country since 1981.Thomas Mattanovich has been travelling around Ethiopia since the late 1960s, taking visitors to the remotest areas. Born in the former Yugoslavia, Thomas came to Ethiopia at the age of 13. An Ethiopian citizen, he speaks 3 Ethiopian and 6 European languages. Both Samrawit and Thomas have a deep commitment to Ethiopia s environment, wildlife and community development. They also pay a particular attention to empowering women. Their commitment to the development of the local community is manifested through the establishment of Bilen Lodge along the Great Rift Valley of Ethiopia, in the Afar region, 290 km from the capital city. Bilen Lodge has created employment for 25 local residents in Afar. Through consultation and discussions with the elders of the local community, early marriage and other negative traditional practices have been visibly minimized. Furthermore, a certain percentage of profits from the lodge along with some levy on visitors go to projects which are prioritized as useful by the community. The funds from the lodge also support a nearby local school. Our Team Travel Ethiopia has a team of experienced and dedicated staff. The guides are highly qualified and multi-lingual, while the coordinators have extensive knowledge of the country. Travel Ethiopia also has a modern fleet for remote regions and up-to-date camping gears which adds to its smooth tour operation. This allows Travel Ethiopia to provide its visitors with a wonderful trip at a competitive rate. The main activity of Travel Ethiopia is to guide and organize tours and safaris for local and foreigner visitors within Ethiopia, including sightseeing and educational trips on historic sites, ethnicities, folklore, fauna and flora and scientific research trips performed by the specialized staff members of our company. Our Values Real experiences & adventure Innovative & interactive itineraries Competitive rates Flexibility & accountability Integrity & honesty Women empowerment Responsible tourism Our Vision To become the leading tour operator in Ethiopia known for its reliable, high quality services and customer satisfaction.

4 Our Mission To provide high standard services to our clients, allowing them to have a unique Ethiopian experience; its intact culture, rich history and nature through our motivated and knowledgeable team. Why Travel Ethiopia Our dedication as a travel conscious team Promptness in communications (in handling requests) Our attention to details The personalized service rendered by our competent and friendly staff members Sincerity in our service execution Our zero tolerance to the compromise our clients safety Problem-solving mind-set We have almost two decades of a stellar reputation Team work moving in unity Always on the lookout for new occurrences to wow our travelers and enrich their experience We aim to exceeding expectations Our flexibility in reassessing the demands of our clients and providing the most convenient option Being the pioneers of ecotourism in the country, our earnest dedication to the ecosystem, Our sustainable involvement with local communities to assist them economically through tourism. We also support various women initiatives to promote their empowerment As member of the Rotary Club, we are also well place in fulfilling our Social Corporate responsibilities. Products and Services Other services we provide include: - Tours and Safaris (established routes or tailor-made to your requirements) Wellness Tour Hotel and Lodge booking Camping equipment and car rental International and domestic air ticket booking and itinerary planning Meet and assist services and airport transfers Processing of visas Organizing conference Contact Details Travel Ethiopia PLC. Samrawit Beyene P.O.Box 9438, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel , , Mob travelethiopia2016@gmail.com, info@travelethiopia.com Emergency: /

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