who we are

Boston Partners PLC, parent company of Kuriftu Resort, was established in 2002 and is the leading, internationally renowned, hospitality group based in Ethiopia, owning and operating innovative brands across East Africa. The latest initiative of Boston Partners PLC is to spearhead a promotional campaign to promote Inter-African Tourism with a focus on fostering a new mindset for the travel market.

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?

We are a company solely owned and operated by Africans.
We provide permanent employment opportunities to 2000+ people thus far.
We support local businesses by purchasing from the communities that neighbor our resorts.
We are a Strategic Partner of Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopias Tourism Organization.
We produce all furniture in-house as well as other culturally artisanal design elements of our resorts (Thatched Roof, Woodwork, Leather Braiding, Stonework etc.).
We design all of our resorts in-house and construct them with our own construction team.
Our CEO is an active member of the Ethiopian Board of Tourism.
Our CEO is an active member of the Ethiopian Board of Tourism.
Our 78% is corporate team.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Kuriftu Resorts focuses its efforts on social responsibility by delivering lasting benefits to communities around Ethiopia:
Kuriftu Resorts donated 1.5 million ETB in an effort to aid in the struggle against COVID-19
Kuriftu Resorts donated 200 Water-park entrance tickets to kids from Sele Enat Mahiber (SEM), an organization dedicated to improving life in vulnerable communities around Ethiopia


In an effort to minimize car accidents and maximize car safety measures, Kuriftu Resorts setup 60 traffic billboards across the Oromia and Amhara regions
Kuriftu Resorts has always prioritized environmental advocacy, the resort has donated 2.5 million ETB for the Addis Ababa beautification project in continued support
Tesfa Addis Parents Childhood Cancer Organization(TAPCCO) established in 2012 works to help children with cancer while supporting families. Kuriftu Resort and Spa has given TAPCCO kids free entrance to the Kuriftu Water-park and Kuriftu Resort on different occasions to provide fun, relaxing experiences