AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSharks & Rays Protections: Madagascar and Zanzibar unveiled sweeping new safeguards for sharks and rays at the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, with WCS saying 14 shark and ray species in Madagascar will get full protection under the Wild Fauna Decree and Zanzibar will extend full protection to 34 species in coastal waters. Regional Tourism Trade: Seychelles reinforced Indian Ocean tourism cooperation by taking part in Madagascar’s Vanilla Islands General Assembly and ITM 2026, pushing joint marketing, sustainability, and better connectivity to boost visitor arrivals. Conservation-Linked Travel: A push for niche tourism is being planned around Côte d’Ivoire’s Taï National Park, where chimpanzee sightings and other wildlife could help support conservation and deter poachers. Marine Safety & Wildlife: Two rescued loggerhead turtles are set for a 1,400km journey to be released near Ningaloo Reef, with expectations they may head toward Madagascar waters. Sports Tourism (Madagascar): A children’s and youth football tournament in Antananarivo drew 27 clubs, with plans for a bigger August 2026 event bringing teams from across Madagascar. Travel Accessibility: Emirates ran its first “Travel Rehearsal” in the Maldives to help children with autism and their families practice airport and onboard steps ahead of real flights.
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