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Pet Sitters Association Taiwan sets emergency standards
Hualien County recognized the Pet Sitters Association Taiwan for its role in a pet sheltering drill. The group aims to improve emergency pet care with new procedures.
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Hotel group tests 3-day weekends at Sun Moon Lake hotel
Discover how FDC International Hotels Corporation in Taiwan is pioneering a three-day weekend policy at Fleur de Chine Hotel to enhance work-life balance and attract talent, without compromising service quality.
2024/09/05 12:20
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Yeh Chu-lan named new chairperson of Grand Hotel Taipei
Discover how Yeh Chu-lan, with her extensive public service background, becomes the new chairperson of Grand Hotel Taipei, marking a significant leadership change.
2024/08/28 17:02
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Taiwan sees surge in B&Bs, illegal rentals still a worry
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s tourism sector: A surge in legal B&Bs contrasts with a slight drop in hotels for the first half of 2024, amid concerns over illegal rentals. Learn more about the enforcement efforts and regional impacts.
2024/07/04 14:59
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Tsai Ing-wen steps out for first time since leaving office
Discover former President Tsai Ing-wen’s first public appearance post-office in Chiayi, where she humorously remarks on life after presidency and shares her vision for Chiayi’s future as a technology hub.
2024/06/27 16:47
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Tourist hotel revenues rise in Taiwan despite lower rates
Discover how Taiwan’s tourist hotels are seeing revenue growth despite a slight drop in average nightly rates, with details on occupancy, revenue sources, and new discount schemes.
2024/06/26 13:41
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Taiwan unveils NT$3B plan to revive tourism after quake
Discover how Taiwan’s Minister of Transportation and Communications, Wang Kwo-tsai, unveils three comprehensive revitalization plans for Hualien following a devastating earthquake. These initiatives aim to support the local tourism industry, provide accommodations for victims, and offer subsidies to tourists, with an estimated budget of NT$3 billion. Learn more about the impact of the April 7.2 magnitude quake on Hualien’s tourism, including hotel closures and layoffs, and the government’s efforts to rejuvenate the area in the coming months.
2024/04/17 13:19
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Palau president unveils China’s bid to buy diplomatic change
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. revealed in a letter to U.S. senators that China had tried to convince Palau to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan in exchange for hotel bookings. The letter, made public by Cleo Paskal of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, detailed China’s proposal to fill Palau’s hotels and operate a call center at an annual cost of US$20 million. Whipps Jr. warned that without immediate approval for COFA aid, pro-China factions in Palau could threaten its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan.
2024/02/16 11:11
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Pet hotels in great demand during Lunar New Year holidays
Amid Taiwan’s Lunar New Year, pet owners face booking difficulties and soaring prices at pet hotels. Tsen Chi-ying, a cat hotel manager, highlights the rising costs and limited capacity, prompting pet owners to seek alternative care solutions.
2024/02/09 08:00
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Taiwan to subsidize foreign business travelers in 2024
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications in Taiwan have announced a new "Subsidiary Tourism" program aimed at boosting business travel. Foreign business travelers will be eligible for a subsidy of up to NT$2,000 starting next year. The program has a budget of NT$10 million and aims to support foreign business visitors to Taiwan. Stocks of related hotels have surged in response to this policy push, with analysts predicting positive growth for the tourism industry. The reduction in extended public holidays next year is expected to favor domestic tourism momentum and improve hotel occupancy rates. Overall, businesses and investors anticipate a robust year ahead for the hotel industry in Taiwan.
2023/12/20 17:27
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Tourism Administration to launch travel program for seniors
The Tourism Administration plans to launch a new travel program called "Golden Years" (凰金遊程Golden Years) next year, targeting senior travelers in response to Taiwan’s aging population. With an estimated senior travel demographic of 4 million individuals, Taiwan sees a potential tourist value of up to NT$120 billion. Deputy Director-General Lin Hsin-Jen expects a 10% to 20% growth in output value, reaching NT$120 billion, with domestic tours for the elderly market accounting for approximately NT$40 billion and international travelers adding NT$60 billion. Travel agencies and hotels are now focusing on marketing efforts and introducing 11 Golden Years itineraries to cater to this demographic’s preferences. Discounts and leisurely itineraries are being offered to accommodate the spending power of senior travelers.
2023/11/22 19:47
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Tourism Administration orders hotel to adjust booking system
Taiwan’s Tourism Administration has requested a hotel near Sun Moon Lake in Nantou County to adjust its reservation system. The hotel’s online reservation system was found to be in Simplified Chinese and listed the hotel’s address as "China Taiwan" instead of Taiwan. The Tourism Administration has instructed the hotel to ban the use of "China" and provide a Traditional Chinese interface. The hotel management clarified that it is 100% Taiwanese invested and partnered with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to attract more tourists. The appearance of "China Taiwan" on the reservation system was due to linkages with the Wyndham booking site, which is overseen by China for the Asia Pacific region. The Nantou County Government Tourism Bureau has jurisdiction over the hotel, which began trial operations in August and is set to officially open in January next year.
2023/11/22 19:41
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Coldplay concert prompts unjustified hotel rate hikes
The Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau has fined four hotels in Taiwan between NT$10,000 to NT$50,000 for increasing room rates during Coldplay’s concerts on November 11 and 12 at the Kaohsiung National Stadium. To prevent the tourism and accommodation industry from exploiting such opportunities, the Tourism Bureau conducts proactive inspections of hotel room rates. Reports indicate that four hotels were found to have inflated their prices, with one hotel seeing a 60% increase, resulting in a fine of NT$50,000. The Kaohsiung City Government is making efforts to establish the city as a major global concert destination, with performances by international and domestic acts scheduled for 2023. While these events stimulate the tourism economy and increase demand for hotel accommodations, some operators take advantage of the situation by raising room prices. The director of the Tourism Bureau, Kao Min-Lin, has urged industry operators not to inflate prices during festivals, major events, or concerts. The Tourism Bureau will continue to inspect hotel room rates, maintain tourism and accommodation quality through strict supervision, inspections, and fines, and protect consumer rights and interests.
2023/11/06 16:43
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Luxury hotel industry sees resurgence in post-COVID Taiwan
Hotels are experiencing an uptick in international and local customers as the tourism industry rebounds in post-pandemic Taiwan.
2023/05/09 18:01
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Taiwan hotels cost NT$4,195 on average per night last year
Hotels in Taiwan are getting more expensive as Taiwan slowly opens after the pandemic hit. Still, it is a popular destination for hotel companies to invest in.
2023/02/16 19:03
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Hotels in Taiwan aim to become more environmentally friendly
Since July 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency has discouraged Taiwan’s hotel industry to provide one-time usage amenities and items.
2023/01/17 19:18
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Travelers at Taoyuan Airport cheer as Taiwan reopens borders
Tourists from Thailand excitedly left their hotels on Thursday to begin their trip in Taiwan, as the country’s borders officially reopened.
2022/10/13 18:00