AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMadagascar Tourism Trade: The 12th International Tourism Fair Madagascar (ITM 2026) wrapped up in Antananarivo (11–14 June), drawing about 500 exhibitors across tourism, hospitality, transport and crafts, plus 25,000+ visitors and delegations from around 15 countries—an important showcase of Madagascar’s natural, cultural and historical attractions. Regional Tourism Cooperation: Seychelles used the Vanilla Islands General Assembly alongside ITM 2026 to push joint marketing, sustainable tourism growth and better connectivity across the Indian Ocean, with direct engagement of the Malagasy travel trade. Infrastructure for Travel: China Railway 18th Bureau completed the first phase of National Road No. 12 in Anosy (about 45 km, five bridges), aiming to ease long-standing transport problems in southeastern Madagascar and improve access for visitors and trade. Connectivity Watch: Ookla data says Starlink is now delivering faster median download speeds than most terrestrial providers in 22 of 23 Sub-Saharan markets—Madagascar is the only one where domestic providers were faster. Wildlife & Nature Tourism: A humpback whale carcass washed up near 9 Mile Beach in iSimangaliso (Zululand), with authorities saying it will be left to decompose naturally—while noting the species’ seasonal migration along the KZN coast toward warmer waters off Mozambique and Madagascar.
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