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In order to bring tourism in Madagascar, the Ministry of tourism plans to open the airspace of the big island to other airlines. Follow-up to the gaps that exist within the national company, the Malagasy tourism through fairly heavy disturbances.

Ulrich Andriantiana Minister of tourism explained that it is "vital for Madagascar" to lessen its dependence on the national company, which has a monopoly on some international flights and domestic flights at the airport of Ivato-Antananarivo. The Minister of raise that 'should therefore continue on the path of liberalisation of air transport..

To the great delight of travellers, companies like Air Mauritius, Kenya Airways and Air France are already present on the big island. This allows at least help to this weakened tourism sector. Sainte Marie, tourist destination has emerged the new company Air Madagascar, Madagasikara Airways. President and CEO of the airline Madagasikara Airways has officially announced its intention to serve Nosy Boraha, at the Office du Tourisme de Sainte - Marie.

As a first step, the malgache Madagasikara Airways airline will focus on flights to Sainte-Marie. Boasting a device Embraer ERJ-135 with a capacity of 30 places, non-stop scheduled flights are planned from November 2015 connecting Antananarivo and Sainte-Marie. The Madagasikara Airways also provides links to the application at the regional level, including, to connect Madagascar in Mayotte or the meeting.

Sainte-Marie is a very popular destination in Madagascar. Its culture, its history and its outstanding sites are highly appreciated by lovers of adventure, exploration and relaxation. A rich flora and fauna terrestrial and marine who has several endemic species will also delight nature lovers.
Saint-mariens are trimmed, Once again, in their finery. The atmosphere was at the party for the opening of the new airport in Sainte-Marie.

Actually, After the exaltation of the Whale Festival which is held in July, Nosy Boraha hosted, His Excellency, The President of the Republic Hery Rajaonarimampianina as well as some Malagasy officials the 28 last August. The opening of this airport is designed to contribute to the development and the revival of the Malagasy tourism. Sainte-Marie has several times been national as international focus, through cultural events which take place there, for many years. In addition to the international conference on whales, the surge in tourists rightly justifies the modernisation and extension of its airport. Thanks to this new airport, Sainte-Marie will become one of the gateways to Madagascar.

At the opening of the new airport in Sainte-Marie, Ravoraha, the Malagasy head of State also stressed the importance of the preparations that need to implement the challenges of the open Sky. His Excellency the President of the Republic to say : "Our national airline must now prepare for the challenges of the open sky".. It is an opening that will, however, be done in compliance with the standards and the rules.

With the open sky, the competition will be for our national company Air Madagascar, This will impact on the quality of its services, and rates, for the benefit of users. . He also referred to the crucial role that the national airline company Air Madagascar plays in the development of tourism. This program enters the participation of the revival and the Malagasy tourism development to meet the challenges related to the increase in the density of air transportation.

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