AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAir Travel Update: Airlink has stepped in to use slots left by British Airways Compair on Zimbabwe routes, adding daily Johannesburg–Harare flights and boosting regional connectivity that could lift tourism links across southern Africa, including Eswatini. Bushfire Festival Numbers: Eswatini recorded 26,774 arrivals over the last two days, with 32 aircraft landing, as the MTN Bushfire Festival continued to pull visitors into the country and support hospitality, transport and retail. Cross-Border Travel Rules: From 1 June, Eswatini travellers crossing South Africa must declare foreign-registered vehicles and goods via SARS’s Traveller Management System to avoid delays at border posts. Regional Visa Push: Justice ministers in Victoria Falls are set to discuss the SADC Tourism UNIVISA, aiming for a unified visa for transit and tourism stays across participating member states. Digital Tourism Boost: FNB Eswatini used Bushfire as a platform to promote cashless payments, rolling out ATMs and swipe activations for festivalgoers. Policy & Funding Watch: The UN launched its UNSDCF 2026–2030 in Eswatini, pledging E51.84 billion to support jobs, climate resilience and inclusive governance—key themes for sustainable tourism growth.
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