ECA Conference Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The ECA Conference Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is a secure and fully integrated complex complete with state-of-the-art facilities for conferences and exhibits. The center is capable of accommodating all types of events and meetings and serves as the official headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The ECA Conference Center boasts of its high security and modern features, including stained glass portraits depicting Kenyan history. Its plenary hall is a massive space shaped in a rotunda, ideal for holding huge seminars and conferences. There are also five other halls in the center and an adjacent urban park and luxury hotels for working professionals to check out.
Other places of interest in Addis Ababa include the Medhane Alem Cathedral and "Red Terror" Martyrs' Memorial Museum. The church, which belongs to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo, is dubbed as the biggest cathedral in the country and the second-biggest in all of Africa. Its name translates to “Savior of the World.” The museum, on the other hand, is only about a decade old and was established following the deaths during the Red Terror political repression. Guests can see torture instruments, bloody clothes, and bones displayed in the museum. From the museum, you can easily walk to the 5-star Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa. The family-friendly hotel offers free WiFi, parking, and airport shuttle to guests. Spa services can also be availed within the property. Another four-star luxury accommodation in the area is the Jupiter International Hotel Cazanchis, which serves a complimentary buffet breakfast and airport shuttle.
