DULLSTROOM, MPUMALANGA – Tour operators and media representatives from Eswatini, Mozambique and South Africa gathered in Mpumalanga on Wednesday for the opening of the Triland Excursion, a regional tourism initiative hosted by the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA).
The event, held in Dullstroom under the Emakhazeni Local Municipality, runs from 25 to 27 June 2025 and aims to promote travel opportunities between the three neighbouring countries.
MTPA Acting CEO Justus Mohlala welcomed the delegation, which included participants from Limpopo Province, urging operators to strengthen collaboration through joint packages and shared experiences that attract domestic and cross-border travellers.
Representing Eswatini, the CEO of the Eswatini Tourism Authority, Vusie Dlamini, said the Kingdom continues to benefit from South African visitors, many of whom attend flagship events such as MTN Bushfire. He called on Mpumalanga operators to explore Eswatini’s growing golf tourism sector, which includes frequent tournaments throughout the year.
Mozambique’s INATUR Deputy Director Gisela Malaule, who led her country’s delegation, said they are looking forward to the activities lined up and believe the initiative offers an opportunity to deepen tourism ties across the region.
Immy Serakalala, Mpumalanga’s Head of Economic Development and Tourism, remarked on the shared history between the participating countries, stating that the Triland agreement creates a framework to reconnect long-standing relationships.
Speaking on behalf of the MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, MTPA Board Chairperson Victor Mashego welcomed delegates to “the place of the Rising Sun” and assured them that the province is committed to regional cooperation in tourism development.
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