Asmara — The 4th Congress of the Workers Federation of Tourism Services was held in Asmara from the 6th to 7th November this month. Mr. Kibreab Kidane, Head of Labour Cooperation Office in the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW), explained that the tourism sector continued to face challenges as a result of unfavourable externalities. Perception on the regional security situation and concerted smear campaigns against the country by its detractors affect the tourism sector negatively, Mr. Kibreab underlined.
These obstacles notwithstanding, tangible progress has been achieved in the past years in fostering a healthy work-ethic among members of the Workers Federation as well as in the articulation of fair labor laws. Mr. Kibreab stated that the forthcoming NCEW Congress is expected to thoroughly assess past performances, and, identify prevailing shortcomings in order to chart out effective and forward looking strategies.
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