Madagascar recorded nearly 150,000 tourist arrivals in the first half of 2026, a ministry of tourism official said.
The Indian Ocean island nation has long relied on tourism as a key source of foreign exchange and employment, and the latest figure comes amid a period of political and economic uncertainty.
While the data do not break down arrivals by country or by mode of transport, the ministry’s statement suggests that the country’s marketing and infrastructure efforts are continuing to attract visitors.
Officials noted that the number of arrivals reflects the resilience of Madagascar’s tourism sector, even as the country faces ongoing challenges.
Further details on the composition of the arrivals or comparative figures from previous periods were not provided in the brief announcement.
<small>Source: Africanews — read the original story there.</small>
