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The word of the President of the tourism number Info 35. The International Tourism Fair Madagascar show (ITM) is back for an 8th edition, provided the 13 to the 16 June 2019 at the Ivato International Conference Center, Antananarivo. This event, which is part of the Vanilla Islands calendar, promises to be rich and festive. First, it coincides with the 15th anniversary of Madagascar's National Tourist Board (ONTM), an opportunity to remember the years that have passed while looking to the future.

Indeed, ONTM has been working for years to promote the Madagascar destination, through various actions cleverly based on a clear and targeted strategy. The ITM Show, which every year sees its audience increase, is one of these actions initiated with the aim of introducing the world and national residents to Madagascar's impressive tourist and cultural heritage.

Meeting of tourist operators

The event is taking on a new dimension this year by doubling its exhibition space in order to welcome more exhibitors, particularly those from the Regions, and more visitors. The show will invest in the Ivato International Conference Centre, major regional and international events and built on an area of 30,000m2.

Since its primary vocation remains the enhancement of the strong tourism potential of the destination Madagascar, ITM 2019 will bring together operators operating in the hotel industry in one place, Restoration, The journey, recreation, Creation, gastronomy, crafts, means of locomotion, training and so many others. Finally, most important, This edition will be the opportunity to innovate by developing a concept of "B2B" between national project promoters and potential investors (domestic or foreign).

Like every year, conducted by national and international conferences will be registered in the program of the event. Not to mention the eductours that will participate a hundred travel agencies and international tour operators.

For visitors, a detour to the ITM lounge 2019 will once again be an opportunity to discover 'Treasure Island' in a lively and colorful atmosphere, with a number of stalls going from 247 to 300.

Guest country this year

We are pleased to welcome Indonesia this year as a guest of honour to this year's 8^th ITM edition, after China in 2017 South Africa 2018. It will be an opportunity for Malagasy to discover Indonesia's tourism potential as well as their culture and gastronomy. No doubt, ITM is an event not to be missed !

In this era of renewal for the whole country, all hopes are allowed for the tourism sector, which is now one of the priorities of the Malagasy state. In order to cross the threshold of 500.000 tourists in 5 years, The Government intends to diversify tourism supply through national and international investment sets in all regions of Madagascar. It is up to us to redouble our efforts in terms of promoting, to support this state programme and thus enable an effective take-off of Malagasy tourism.

Go to the ITM lounge 2019 the 13 to the 16 June to discuss new prospects for development of the tourism sector and (Re)Discover our beautiful island !

Coco Lodge Majunga, Hôtel★★★, Gourmet restaurant, Tour operator, Rental of 4 × 4 with driver guide and event organizer (conferences, seminars, workshops, lunches/dinners with themes, wedding, anniversary, boy-girl stag). Coco Lodge TO also organizes these circuits and many others such as the caves of Anjohibe, Park National Ankarafantsika, Sacred Lake, Katsepy lighthouse, …

BODA NARIJAO, Chairman of the National Agency of tourism of Madagascar.