The Vakinankaratra regional office of Tourism is standing by the "long term" label to kick start activities undermined by the home grown political crisis and the backlashes of the global economic downturn. The idea is compliance with the western tourists' requirements for defence of the environment and populations' well-being.

The ministry in charge of tourism and handicraft is joining forces with a NGO while starting a pioneer project of struggle against sexual tourism. The preservation of cultural heritage is put forward as a way to attract genuine tourists into the Great Isle.

On January 28th and 29th, 2010, the second national reflection meeting in some months for tourism's actors are taking place. This time around, it is the public sector's turn. The Tourism ministry is mobilizing the communal administration officials in order to implement the national assemblies' resolutions. The decentralization of formalities and the regional development are the on going topics.

All along the year 2010, tourists will not have to pay for visa rights to enter Madagascar’s borders. Though being relatively insignificant, such rights used to be a cause for grumbles at the Ivato airport.

One of the leading symbols of tourism in Antsirabe city throws the towel. The Hôtel des Termes is planning technical unemployment at the beginning of December.

This year, the Jerijery festival, held in the commune of Vavatenina, in the region of Analanjirofo east of the Great Isle, is celebrating its tenth birthday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The national airline company has just inaugurated the flight Antananarivo-Guanzhou, with a lot of optimism.

The tourism professionals are part of the main victims of the Madagascan crisis. The 2009 season is not totally down though.

The most curious about the history of kingdom of Madagascar are interested more especially in the ruins of the Kaloy village in which was born king Andrianampoinimerina.

The hill of Ambohidrabiby is about twenty kilometres to the north of the capital city. In a typical setting of the Madagascan downs, Ambohidrabiby is easily accessible.

Like every year school kits will be distributed to Malagasy primary students especially to those in the public schools.

Farmers in the southeast of the Great Island are having an opportunity to learn more about fish farming.

The public authorities in collaboration with independant agencies are proposing a plan to assist the homeless of the capital towards social inclusion.

From biological compost heaps to ethanol, new recipes for development appear on the market. Sad prospects for Antsirabe.

Mayor Patrick Ramiaramanana is full of plans to embellish the capital.

Air Madagascar is in very good health says the new general manager.

Due to a "LEAK" we now know the date of the next election.

The deputies of the majority party have deposed Jean Lahiniriko as President of the National Asssembly, though he has refused to step down.

Despite the banning of publicity on cigarettes, the tobacco industry appears to be in good health.

A new port is required for the exportation of Ilmenite in the south of Madagascar.

It is said that Jean Lahiniriko, president of the National Assembly, angered by the executive has gone off on a lone mission overseas.

The first trimester of the year 2006 has seen the creation of 270 new businesses listed under GUIDE, Guichet Unique of Investment and business development.

Antananarivo has two tunnels both of which are of very respectable age 86 and 68 years. Apparently they are both still in relatively good shape and represent no danger but do need repairs.

Physicians in the capital are concerned about the increase in the number of premature births.

The official visit of German President Horst Köhler reenforced the cooperation between our two countries which up until now has been in the areas of the environment and health.

The week of 10th of April is roadwork reconstruction week. This is a priority requiring time energy and lots of money.

Among the entourage of the President of the Federal German Republic, ONE OF THE RICHEST MEN ON THE PLANET is part of the German delegation here with Köhler on his official visit to Madagascar.

The president of the German Federal Republic is in Madagascar on an official state visit. This is an opportunity for close business ties and cooperation between Madagascar and the home of Goethe.

As promised in the presidential speech of the 29th around three hundred prisoners have been released in Antananarivo alone.