Tourism news flash

Madagascar's Innkeepers' Federation (FHORM) wants to re-launch the Destination Madagascar from the French market. The "Carrefour des métiers de bouche et de l'hôtellerie", an inn keeping and restoration show meant to be held in Niort in November 2009, happens to be an opportunity to polish the Great Isle's reputation. Lire la suite »

The ONTM, supported by the IFC (International Finance Corporation) and by the CI (Conservation International), has just made an "interactive Sales Manual DVD" public. This communication medium is featuring information concerning the Destination Madagascar addressed to foreign tourism experts. Lire la suite »

Madagascar's tourism national office (ONTM) is one of the three recipients of 1,5 millions euros as financial commercial capability enhancement program or PRCC 2. Such financial help is stemming from the French development agency (AFD) in right time for the institution in charge of promoting the Madagascar destination. Lire la suite »

La journée mondiale du tourisme sera célébrée à Antsiranana du 25 au 27 septembre 2009. Elle aura pour thème la conservation de la diversité. L’événement marque la volonté de relancer un secteur touristique moribond à cause de la crise politique. Lire la suite »

On the following day after the terrifying fire that wrecked the tourist village of Foulpointe, the authorities are working at full steam in order not to let the destination die down. The reconstruction of homes is a priority to erase scenes of desolation as early as possible. Lire la suite »

It's a disaster. Visitors and inhabitants of the tourist village of Foulpointe contemplated in impotency the fire which started at noon on Monday August 17th. Stirred by a powerful sea wind, the fire spread quickly and could not be mastered, for lack of means. Lire la suite »

The new Regional Tourism Office's building in Antsiranana has been inaugurated during the Libertalia festival that celebrates the city's 509th birthday. It is a brand new building adorned with items enhancing the local handicraft. Lire la suite »

Who would not appreciate the landscape of Isalo, this national park of the Great Isle's center-south. The Rally is another opportunity to find it out in depth. Lire la suite »

To re-launch the tourist sector that underwent the effects of the political crisis, the national office of tourism in Madagascar bets on local tourism. A show destined for nationals and residents will be organized on July 25th and 26th, 2009 in Antananarivo. Lire la suite »

Inescapable partner, China causes a particular attention on the Great Isle. A" House of Madagascar" has been created in Macao to promote the commercial and tourist ties between both countries. Lire la suite »