AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMadagascar Tourism Spotlight: The 12th International Tourism Fair Madagascar (ITM) wrapped up in Antananarivo (11–14 June), bringing together about 500 exhibitors across tourism, hospitality, transport and crafts, with over 25,000 visitors and delegations from around 15 countries—an upbeat sign for the island’s travel and business links. Road & Access: China Railway 18th Bureau completed the first phase of National Road No. 12 in Taolagnaro (Anosy), a 45km stretch with five bridges meant to ease long-standing transport problems in southeastern Madagascar. Wildlife & Nature: A dead humpback whale washed ashore along the Zululand coast near 9 Mile Beach in iSimangaliso Wetland Park; the report notes whales migrate north along the KZN coastline from June to August, with Madagascar also part of the broader route. Travel Tech Watch: Starlink is reportedly outperforming most terrestrial broadband providers across 22 of 23 Sub-Saharan markets in Ookla data, with Madagascar the only market faster than domestic providers—good news for connectivity-minded travelers. Health Alert (Regional): Mauritius has been added to the CDC’s active chikungunya travel notice list, joining other active alerts in the region.
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