WTN: Ethiopian Airlines CEO Propelled African Aviation to New Heights

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Alain St.Ange, VP for the World Tourism Network says Africa Aviation made giant leaps forward under Tewolde GebreMariam at Ethiopian Airlines.

The Board of Management of Ethiopian Airlines Group had announced the appointment of Mr. Mesfin Tasew Bekele, as Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group. Mr. Mesfin has been a successor to the former CEO of the Airline Group, Tewolde GebreMariam whose early retirement request due to health issues has been approved by the board.

Alain St.Ange, Vice President (Government Relations) at World Tourism Network (WTN) said the departure of Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam at Ethiopian Airlines is a sad loss. He added: “Mr. GebeMariam had helped propel African Aviation to new heights.”

“Every Tourism Minister of Africa has had the honor of appreciating Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam. He was the continent’s friend and work colleague who wanted to see Africa Aviation move. Today I say we shall miss him and thank him for all he did for Tourism in Africa. We also welcome Mr. Mesfin to this important office as the Head of Africa’s success story in the field of Aviation and wish him success in his new role”.

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World Tourism Network remains ready to continue to work with Ethiopian Airlines.

WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:

  • Mesfin to this important office as the Head of Africa’s success story in the field of Aviation and wish him success in his new role”.
  • Mesfin has been a successor to the former CEO of the Airline Group, Tewolde GebreMariam whose early retirement request due to health issues has been approved by the board.
  • Today I say we shall miss him and thank him for all he did for Tourism in Africa.

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Alain St.Ange

Alain St Ange has been working in the tourism business since 2009. He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel.

He was appointed as the Director of Marketing for Seychelles by President and Minister of Tourism James Michel. After one year of

After one year of service, he was promoted to the position of CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board.

In 2012 the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands regional Organization was formed and St Ange was appointed as the first president of the organization.

In a 2012 cabinet re-shuffle, St Ange was appointed as Minister of Tourism and Culture which he resigned on 28 December 2016 in order to pursue a candidacy as Secretary General of the World Tourism Organisation.

At the UNWTO General Assembly in Chengdu in China, a person who was being sought after for the “Speakers Circuit” for tourism and sustainable development was Alain St.Ange.

St.Ange is the former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine who left office in December last year to run for the position of Secretary General of the UNWTO. When his candidature or document of endorsement was withdrawn by his country just a day before the elections in Madrid, Alain St.Ange showed his greatness as a speaker when he addressed the UNWTO gathering with grace, passion, and style.

His moving speech was recorded as the one on the best marking speeches at this UN international body.

African countries often remember his Uganda address for the East Africa Tourism Platform when he was a guest of honor.

As former Tourism Minister, St.Ange was a regular and popular speaker and was often seen addressing forums and conferences on behalf of his country. His ability to speak ‘off the cuff’ was always seen as a rare ability. He often said he speaks from the heart.

In Seychelles he is remembered for a marking address at the official opening of the island’s Carnaval International de Victoria when he reiterated the words of John Lennon famous song… ” you may say I am a dreamer, but I am not the only one. One day you will all join us and the world will be better as one”. The world press contingent gathered in Seychelles on the day ran with the words by St.Ange which made headlines everywhere.

St.Ange delivered the keynote address for the “Tourism & Business Conference in Canada”

Seychelles is a good example for sustainable tourism. This is therefore not surprising to see Alain St.Ange being sought after as a speaker on the international circuit.

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