AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRoyal & Tourism Spotlight: His Majesty King Mswati III returned home from New York after addressing the UN General Assembly, with climate finance and El Niño impacts on Southern Africa highlighted. Tourism Events: The Mlawula Campfire Festival is drawing bigger crowds, with ENTC saying the 7th edition surpassed a 1,200-attendee target at Siphiso Campsite—boosting camping, outdoor recreation and local business. Hospitality Update: Tibiyo TakaNgwane’s MD says a Hilton partnership for the Royal Swazi Spa is essentially “done deal,” with reopening expected within months, while Hilton says it’s exploring further opportunities in Eswatini. Local Culture & Arts: Foreign Affairs Minister Pholile Shakantu (via the ETA board chair) challenged youth to tell Eswatini stories through creative arts as the Genesis Ekucaleni Schools Festival opened. Policy Watch (Travel/Entry): Eswatini is moving to overhaul immigration laws via the Immigration Bill 2025, aiming to speed up processes and address border delays. Tourism Compliance: ETA and ERS signed an MoU to tighten bed levy compliance by sharing information and improving enforcement in the accommodation sector. Sports Tourism Link: Eswatini’s U-23s head to Malawi for AFCON qualifiers, while Mlawula’s festival and beach volleyball success keep Eswatini’s tourism calendar lively.
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