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Madagascar offers preferential rates for domestic tourism

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Madagascar’s domestic tourism sector is benefiting from preferential rates aimed at encouraging travel to destinations across the country. The measure accompanies the 12th edition of Tsenaben’ny Fizahantany, held from 12 to 14 November at Antaninarenina garden, according to L’Express de Madagascar.

The 12th edition of Tsenaben’ny Fizahantany, a fair dedicated to domestic tourism in Madagascar, is offering preferential-rate packages for end-of-year trips, weekend getaways and Valentine’s Day stays. Organised by the National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM) with the Ministry of Tourism and Crafts, the fair brings together 19 exhibitors from 12 to 14 November at Antaninarenina garden, L’Express de Madagascar reports.

Air Madagascar, the Malagasy airline, is notably offering preferential fares to facilitate travel to tourist destinations on the island. The offers aim to reduce the cost of transport, accommodation and food, which weighs on households wishing to travel within the country, according to L’Express de Madagascar.

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