Tourist flow slightly on the rise in the Great Isle26/04/2010 | 16:15:15
The number of tourists having made for Madagascar has enjoyed a plus 20% increase during the first four months of the year, compared to the same period in 2009.
Professionals are recovering hope anew although nothing is yet to be held for granted.
The hotel rooms booking rate is now fluctuating between 30% and 50%, a poor score for tourism operators. So much more is being required for long term expections.
The sector's fragility is no more denied. Since 2009, the political crisis has been taking a significant toll from tourism professionals. Many hotels have been pushed to lay workers off or to shut doors.
Series of tourist reports concerning Madagascar is to be broadcasted in Italy by the beginning of 2012. The show is likely to draw more Italians to the Great Isle. It will focus on seven young ladiesī adventures throughout the Great Isleīs marvels, like the whales, the baobabs, the Tsingy and the white sandy beaches. The touristic branch is expecting substantial profits from the Donnaventura concept in 2012[See]
In a long statement, the professional group gathered within Madagascarīs national office of Tourism makes no secret of its concerns in face of the Air Madagascar airline companyīs difficulties of these latest months.[See]
The place called Soatanāna is a cause for a certain interest. "Soatanāna: cultural destination" is the title of researches led by the interdisciplinary Department and the letters departmentīs professional training in the university of Antananarivo. The researches were brilliantly presented by Razaka Oliva on April 13th.[See]
The ministry in charge of tourism is expecting this year some 250000 tourists. Professionnals making their money from this sector are regaining confidence although the situation is far form matching that of before the crisis.[See]
Madagascar's northern part might be soon entitled to a new airport in order to attract more visitors. Antsiranana's current airfield is being rated as dangerous by many airline companies[See]
Bush fires are continuously ruining the Great Isle, as reflected by the latest incident in the Isalo national park, on the famous national road 7. On this account, rangers are meant to be empowered in Ankarafantsika, in the capital city's North west.[See]
Antananarivo used to be a simple stopover for foreign tourists in the Great Isle. The national Office for Tourism is longing for bringing a change[See]
