AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism & Culture: The Mlawula Campfire Festival at Siphiso Campsite in Mlawula Nature Reserve drew over 1,200 attendees over the weekend, with organisers noting growing demand that’s starting to strain camping space. Creative Arts & Youth: Foreign Affairs minister’s message, delivered via ETA board chair Penelope Mkhwanazi, urged young people to use the arts to tell Eswatini stories as the Genesis Ekucaleni School of Creative Arts Schools Festival opened at Mbabane Theatre. Bilateral Travel Boost: Eswatini and Taiwan hailed their 58-year partnership, highlighting a Strategic Fuel Reserve and a Taiwan Industrial Innovation Park—plus continued support like the Taiwan Medical Mission moving to Manzini Government Hospital. Tourism Compliance: ETA and Eswatini Revenue Service signed an MoU to tighten enforcement of the 3% bed levy, improving information sharing to identify accommodation compliance risks. Hospitality Outlook: Tibiyo TakaNgwane MD says the Hilton Group partnership for Royal Swazi Spa is a “done deal,” with reopening expected in the coming months. Economy Watch: Eswatini’s GDP grew 6.5% in Q2 2026, signalling stronger activity that can support tourism demand.
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