AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Connectivity: Ethiopian Airlines will launch thrice-weekly direct flights between Addis Ababa and Port Louis (Mauritius) from July 12, replacing years of indirect routing via hubs like Antananarivo—good news for regional travellers and tourism planning. Regional Travel Facilitation: SADC justice ministers meet in Victoria Falls with the proposed SADC Tourism UNIVISA on the agenda, aiming for a unified visa for transit and tourism stays across participating member states. Madagascar in the Spotlight (Trade & Industry): Madagascar’s transitional PM Mamitiana Rajaonarison signed a bilateral co-operation agreement with the Special Economic Zone “St. Petersburg” management and also discussed partnerships with Sberbank, including healthcare, education, tourism and AI. Madagascar in Global Logistics (Vanilla): United Cargo is moving hundreds of tons of vanilla from Madagascar and Mauritius to global markets via Paris, then onward flights to Chicago and Newark, using temperature-controlled handling for sensitive products. Safety for Travellers: A new travel health checklist urges visitors to research destination risks and keep vaccines up to date before departure. Nature & Adventure Inspiration: A feature highlights wild swimming and stargazing in Madagascar’s Grand Canyon, adding fresh ideas for adventure-focused itineraries.
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