About the Founder
Mr. Abel Worku
Mr. Abel Worku, the founder and Managing Director of Muluwork Resort and Hotel, is a visionary entrepreneur with deep roots in the Gurage Zone. A proud son of Gumer, Mr. Abel has long been committed to uplifting his home region.
His decision to build the resort was driven by both personal experience and community need. By channeling his passion, leadership, and resources into this project, he has turned a once-overlooked lakeside into a destination that now offers world-class hospitality and celebrates local culture.
History of Muluwork Resort and Hotel
Muluwork Resort and Hotel was officially inaugurated on September 26, 2024 G.C., in Gomata, Arekit, located in the Gurage Zone of Central Ethiopia. The resort was established to fill a long-standing gap in quality hospitality and leisure facilities in the region.
During visits to his hometown, the resort’s founder, Mr. Abel Worku, noticed that visitors—especially during major events like the Meskel Festival—struggled to find suitable places to stay or relax. He often saw bridal parties taking photos near the scenic lake, but the area lacked infrastructure that matched its natural beauty.
This inspired Mr. Abel to envision a resort that would enhance the lakeside experience, provide comfortable accommodations, and become a center of tourism and economic opportunity for the local community.
Working in collaboration with local district authorities, he secured land through a lease, personally led the development, and oversaw the project from start to finish. In a remarkably short period, Muluwork Resort and Hotel was completed and inaugurated in the presence of government officials, investors, and community elders. The resort is named in honor of W/ro Mulu Abate and Agaz Worku Sibani.
Since opening, the resort has played a major role in the area’s transformation—attracting tourists, creating local jobs, and strengthening community identity.