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KMT foundation displeased by Taiwan’s tourism policies
The Kuomintang’s National Policy Foundation critiques Taiwan’s tourism policies, stressing the need to attract Chinese tourists to boost the post-pandemic economy.13小時前 -
Kinmen officials to visit Beijing for tourism talks
Explore how Kinmen County Council Speaker Hung Yun-tien and KMT legislator Chen Yu-chen aim to boost cross-strait tourism by leading a delegation to Beijing on Aug. 21. They plan to discuss reopening tourism and propose initiatives to strengthen ties.2024/08/21 10:47 -
Taiwan to join APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Peru
Discover how Taiwan is engaging with global tourism leaders at the 12th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Peru to promote its tourism and share strategies for industry growth and resilience post-pandemic.2024/06/06 11:43 -
Taiwan High Speed Rail hits record 73 million riders in 2023
Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) achieved record-breaking success in 2021, transporting 73.08 million passengers and generating NT$49.8 billion in revenue. THSR aims to surpass NT$50 billion this year, attributing its growth to changes in commuting behavior post-pandemic and enhanced services like frequent ventilation for pandemic prevention. The surge in passenger willingness to use THSR has led to increased travel numbers, with a peak of 310,000 passengers in a single day during the Lunar New Year holiday. THSR serves various purposes, including commuting, business, homecoming, and tourism, with 4.02 million people utilizing the high-speed rail for tourism last year. Additional trains and service enhancements have been implemented to encourage passengers to travel during off-peak hours.2024/02/22 17:42 -
Cross-strait tensions deter Japanese tourists to Taiwan
The number of Japanese tourists visiting Taiwan has only recovered to 33% of pre-pandemic levels in the first half of 2023. One reason for this is the depreciation of the Japanese yen, but the major concern is the growing cross-strait tensions. The instability in the Taiwan Strait has created unease among Japanese tourists. Maintaining stability and peace in the Taiwan Strait is a key task for the new line-up of top government leaders. Another contributing factor to Japan’s decreased tourism in Taiwan is the rising interest in South Korea, including its Korean pop culture, local delicacies, casinos, and cosmetic surgery services, despite its more expensive cost to visit after the pandemic.2023/11/14 18:16 -
China customs to end mandatory travelers health declarations
The General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) has announced that starting November 1st, mandatory health declarations will no longer be required for those entering or departing China. However, travelers are still obligated to report their health status to customs and cooperate with sanitary inspections. The Tourism Department of the Kinmen County Government has welcomed this policy change, hoping that cross-strait interactions can resume under normal conditions in the post-pandemic era.2023/10/31 17:18 -
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 -
Post-pandemic Taiwan sees surge in hotel rates
The hotel industry in Taiwan was severely affected by the pandemic as the number of arrivals plummeted, causing many to lose their jobs almost instantly. However, with the pandemic subsiding, there is renewed optimism that Taiwan’s tourism sector will rebound to pre-pandemic levels.2023/02/28 09:00