Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Logo Hayq Resort, the second phase of the 'Gebeta' project, starting from Gorgora in the Amhara region on Tir 30, 2018. The project is described as a major opportunity for tourism development, job creation, and showcasing cultural heritage. It has directly employed over 1,000 workers.
The Logo Hayq Resort project has great potential for development in the Amhara region, particularly in eastern Amhara, according to Aregawi Kebede, president of the Amhara Regional Administration. The resort connects tourist sites from the Grand Addis Dam observatory in Addis Ababa to the Adwa Dam, Simien Mountains, and serves as a tourism route. It links Desen, Kombosha, and satellite towns, contributing to future urban capacity building. In the hotel and tourism sector, it acts as an example and training center for investors. It is unique among existing projects in its type and benefits to the local area. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh described the project as a witness to Ethiopia's rapid progress in development. The government's goal is to build a strong, developed, fair, democratic, and united Ethiopia. The situation before and after Hayq has changed, highlighting improved management competency. The resort features a structure over 130 meters tall, a double-story building accommodating more than 350 people, 67 rooms with 80 beds, a full spa, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, vegetable and fruit plots, parking for over 100 cars, and a helicopter landing pad. It includes a 3-lane 7-kilometer asphalt road. The project has directly employed over 1,000 workers since its start. Bayneh Kindie is thanked for providing computers and books to schools in Hayq town. Prime Minister Abiy stated that the Hayq cliffs hold historical mysteries, such as their depth and associations with women's studies, and can showcase the unique culture and lifestyle of the Wollo people. In the 10th century, Armenians shipwrecked in Hayq upon arriving in Ethiopia. Hayq is a place of peace and love for Ethiopians from all directions. Christianity and Islam coexist harmoniously in this serene area. The cliffs serve as a great asset, teaching work, education, and fasting to bestow blessings on generations. Such developments are essential for revealing a history spanning thousands of years that has remained largely hidden due to insufficient infrastructure. Integrating historical projects in these areas is crucial. The project operated without a single day of interruption, earning gratitude from the local community.
