Month February 2024

Antananarivo, Madagascar - In an unprecedented move to promote the talent and ingenuity of local craftspeople, Madagascar is preparing to host the first edition of the International Handicraft Fair Madagascar (IHM). Announced by Joël Randriamandranto, the Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, at a press conference on 13 February, this event marks a major turning point in the promotion of Madagascan handicrafts on the world stage.

As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and conservation, Vivy Travel Madagascar was honoured to participate in the reforestation event organised by ORTANA, which took place yesterday (8 February 2024) on the Andavabatomaizina course in Angavokely. This initiative represents an important step in our efforts to actively contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the fight against climate change in Madagascar.

Antananarivo, 4 February - In a proactive move to prevent the emergence of cholera in the Boeny region, the local authorities have decided to temporarily suspend air and sea links with Mayotte and the Comoros. This decision follows the confirmation of cholera cases in the Comoros and the announcement of cholera-related deaths, along with the presence of the disease in a number of East African countries, including Mozambique.