About StayEth
Ethiopia's first complete hospitality ecosystem connecting travelers with accommodations, attractions, and jobs.
Our Mission
To revolutionize Ethiopia's hospitality sector by empowering every accommodation provider—from small guest houses to established hotels—amplifying the visibility of tourist destinations, and unlocking meaningful employment opportunities through a smart, inclusive, and user-centered digital platform.
Our Vision
By 2028, to become Ethiopia's most innovative and trusted digital hospitality ecosystem, seamlessly connecting travelers, accommodation providers, tourist destinations, and job seekers while elevating the nation's tourism industry to new heights.
Our Story
StayEth was born from a simple observation: thousands of small, affordable guest houses serving local travelers across Ethiopia had no online presence. Travelers would arrive in unfamiliar cities and walk for hours, luggage in hand, searching for a safe, affordable place to stay.
Meanwhile, small business owners struggled to fill their rooms, job seekers couldn't find hospitality work, and beautiful tourist attractions remained unknown even to Ethiopians themselves.
Founded by Sitota Abay, a Web Development and Database Administration student at General Wingate Polytechnic College, StayEth is built by an Ethiopian who understands these challenges firsthand. Our platform gives voice to the voiceless in hospitality, serves local travelers first, and creates Ethiopia's first dedicated hospitality job portal.
We're not just another booking platform. We're a complete ecosystem designed for Ethiopian realities.
Sitota Abay
Founder & Lead Developer
A passionate web developer and database administrator student at General Wingate Polytechnic College, Sitota created StayEth to solve real problems she observed in Ethiopia's hospitality sector. Her vision is to democratize access to hospitality information and create economic opportunities for all Ethiopians.
Our Core Values
Inclusivity
Every property matters, from small guest houses to luxury hotels.
Trust
All listings are verified for safety and quality.
Community
Creating jobs and opportunities for Ethiopians.
Innovation
First hospitality job portal in Ethiopia.