AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMadagascar Tourism Trade: The 12th International Tourism Fair Madagascar (ITM) wrapped up in Antananarivo (11–14 June), drawing about 500 exhibitors and 25,000+ visitors, with Madagascar’s tourism, hospitality, transport and crafts sectors showcasing the island’s natural and cultural attractions. Indian Ocean Cooperation: Seychelles used the Vanilla Islands General Assembly alongside ITM 2026 to push regional tourism cooperation, marketing and connectivity with Madagascar and other island partners. Wildlife & Coasts: A humpback whale carcass washed up near 9 Mile Beach in iSimangaliso Wetland Park (16 June); authorities say it will be left to decompose naturally, noting humpbacks migrate north along KZN toward warmer waters off Mozambique and Madagascar. Travel Tech Watch: Ookla data says Starlink is now faster than most terrestrial broadband providers across many Sub-Saharan markets, with only Madagascar showing quicker median speeds from domestic providers. Sports Tourism: Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Championship in Mauritius was postponed due to public health concerns tied to the Ebola outbreak, with no cases linked to the event reported.
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