Mulu Eco-lodge: Pioneering Unique Trend in Ethiopia By Aklile Tsige
Photo by Mulu Eco Lodges
Responsible tourism can be a driver of sustainable development and the preservation of natural and cultural heritage, but if unplanned and poorly managed it can be socially, economically and culturally disruptive and cause damage and degradation to sensitive ecosystems, landscapes, monuments and communities. Indigenous and local knowledge and cultural traditions can contribute to climate resilience. There is widespread recognition that indigenous and local populations have unique and valuable local knowledge, traditions and cultural practices that can contribute to effective management strategies in the face of rapid climatic change. Very recently an Ethiopian young entrepreneur and a German environmentally-minded woman unexpectedly met in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa and came up with an idea of establishing an eco-village at the birth place of the former. The couple had the opportunity to introduce and promote their uniquely designed eco-village and -lodge at the 7th.Africa Hotel Show and Hospitality Show held at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa a month or so ago .ABN Editor-in-Chief Aklile Tsige speaks to the newlywed couple behind the realization of their childhood dream. 34
Abyssinia Business Nework ነሃሴ 2011 / August 2019
