Anbessa Travel has been named Ethiopia’s Leading Destination Management
Company 2026 at the 33rd annual World Travel Awards. Founded in 2012 as FKLM
Ethiopia Tours, the Addis Ababa-based company provides tailor-made tours, wildlife
and birdwatching experiences, MICE and incentive travel, chauffeur services and
corporate transportation across Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
The award recognizes Anbessa Travel’s commitment to excellent service,
sustainability, safety, ethical business practices and deep local knowledge. It also
builds on the company’s earlier recognition as Best Destination Management
Company in Ethiopia by MEA Markets in 2023.
Anbessa Travel thanks everyone who voted and supported its journey. The company
considers this award a shared achievement belonging to its employees, clients,
partners, suppliers and communities.
This industry recognition delivers immediate benefits across the travel ecosystem:
- Traveler & Partner Confidence: Serves as a mark of trust for international tourists, tour operators, and corporate event planners seeking reliable DMC services in the Horn of Africa.
- Global Destination Exposure: Amplifies visibility for Ethiopia as a premier hub for leisure, cultural immersion, wildlife expeditions, and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) events.
- Community Economic Impact: Drives sustainable economic growth into local communities by funneling travel expenditures directly into the destinations visited.
Looking ahead, Anbessa Travel is focusing on expanding its international network while advancing its environmental and operational footprint. Key initiatives include integrating electric mobility into its operations, supporting indigenous tree-planting projects, and introducing new community-driven itineraries alongside investments in technology and staff development.
The full press release titled can be found here Anbessa Travel Named Ethiopia’s Leading Destination Management Company 2026
Author/Guest Bio:
Molla Miheretu is the Founder and General Manager of Anbessa Travel, an
award-winning destination management company based in Addis Ababa. He leads
the company’s work in responsible tourism, MICE, wildlife travel and sustainable
transportation across Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
Name: Molla Miheretu
Title: Founder and General Manager, Anbessa Travel and MICE
Preferred Email: info@anbessa.travel
Phone: +251 93 011 0004


