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Chinese officials exclusion from travel expo raises concerns
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday (June 28) urged Taiwan authorities to lift restrictions on cross-strait travel and prioritize the exchange of information on the tourism industry amid reports that 60 mainland officials were removed from an invitation list to attend Summer Travel Expo in Taipei from July 14 to 17.
2023/06/28 18:45
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Ko Wen-je raises concerns over DPP’s energy transition plan
Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Ko Wen-je voiced concerns on Friday (June 9) over the Democratic Progressive Party government’s energy transition plans during a visit to the National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism.
2023/06/09 17:37
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Experts warn pay hikes won’t solve all labor shortages
Taiwanese industries grapple with a pressing labor shortage, as evident from a staggering 1.078 million online job vacancies recorded in June. Sectors most affected by this predicament include tourism, catering, wholesale and retail, as well as technology.
2023/06/07 17:46
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Rising costs of domestic tourism in Taiwan impacts travelers
As borders reopen and travel plans resume, hotel room prices have surged in Taiwan. Particularly in Nantou County, the average room price for a night now exceeds NT$10,000.
2023/05/16 17:20
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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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Discover the beauty of slow living in Taitung County
TAIPEI (TVBS News) — To attract both domestic and foreign tourists, Taitung County Government brought local businesses in accommodation, souvenirs, agriculture tourism, and other industries to Taipei for a self-guided tour promotion.
2023/05/07 16:56
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Taiwan tourism gears up for increased revenue, visitors
Taiwan is gradually reopening its borders and implementing new plans to boost income and attract tourists from far and near.
2023/03/26 22:33
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Taiwan’s tourism bounces back following reopening of borders
Following the reopening of Taiwan’s borders, many of its tourist destinations are witnessing an uptick in foreign travelers, according to reports.
2023/03/23 20:00
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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
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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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Taiwan’s tourism industry struggling to meet labor needs
An increasing number of tourists are expected to travel to Taiwan in 2023, even though the country’s hotel industry is still seeking solutions to fill these gaps in staffing.
2023/01/19 12:31
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Taiwan aims to boost tourism revenue as travel resumes
Taiwan’s export industry’s performance this year has yet to see high numbers. However, the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) estimates that the growth in private consumption will exceed 5%, taking the lead in the country’s economic performance.
2022/12/26 10:43
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Queensland welcomes Taiwanese with sustainable holiday
With the Chinese New Year holiday approaching, many are looking forward to traveling abroad after more than two years of living with the pandemic.
2022/12/12 17:04
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Taitung prepares for large crowds for New Year’s Eve Concert
Taitung County is preparing to embrace large crowds for its New Year’s Concert on Dec. 31.
2022/12/07 18:35
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Taitung County Gov’t boosts tourist arrivals, revenue
After more than 2 years of living with the pandemic, Taitung County Government is coming back stronger than ever by providing incentives to boost local tourism.
2022/12/05 22:12
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Colored glaze clouds in central Taiwan getting too popular
Taiwan just reopened, and people are already packing up at some top tourist spots in Taiwan.
2022/11/14 18:38
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Borders to reopen for Hong Kong & Macau citizens on Nov. 7
The Mainland Affairs Council announced on Thursday (Nov. 3) that tourists from Hong Kong and Macao will be able to visit Taiwan via tour groups starting on November 7.
2022/11/05 09:59
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Xiaoliuqiu residents pick up waste along the coast
Gathered on the coast of Xiaoliuqiu, these are not tourists. Rather, they are volunteers, reaching into the deep crevices between rocks, picking up garbage. These coastal cleanup volunteers are local inhabitants. Bed and breakfast owners, watersport coaches, and restaurant employees, all joined together here, to help clean up around the coast.
2022/10/27 17:49
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Indonesia tourism minister confident about upcoming G20
Indonesia’s tourism industry was hit hard by the pandemic, which significantly impacted the holiday island of Bali as the number of domestic and international tourist arrivals plummeted due to travel restrictions.
2022/10/03 21:18
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俄羅斯正式宣布 退出聯合國世界觀光組織
莫斯科今天正式宣布退出聯合國世界觀光組織(United Nations World Tourism Organization,UNWTO),UNWTO今年4月以侵略烏克蘭為由暫停俄羅斯會員資格。
2022/06/11 08:39
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T選讀/警察化身老司機帶路 爆紅論文一探神祕「樓鳳文化」
旅遊樓鳳最早被發現於2014年,由移民署偵破賴姓主嫌為首的賣淫集團,此一新型態性產業才浮上檯面。 原本在犯罪學相關分類中,並沒有旅遊樓鳳。女性以旅遊簽證跨國從事性交易叫做「旅遊賣淫」(Tourism prostitution),男性去其他國家買春則叫「性旅遊」(Sex tourism),所以我就把使用旅遊簽證來臺,住在套房內的一樓一鳳性交易模式稱為「旅遊樓鳳」。
2021/03/08 10:33
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蔡總統:放眼2030 台灣觀光產值上兆
交通部觀光局今天舉行「Tourism 2030 全國觀光政策發展會議」,總統蔡英文致詞表示,放眼2030年,有信心台灣成為國際旅遊重鎮,創造新台幣上兆元的產值。
2019/12/16 11:53
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車諾比核災地風行「黑暗觀光」 恐怖機械爪一觸即死!
近年旅遊型態越來越多,甚至興起一股「黑色觀光(Dark Tourism)」風潮,一些曾發生過重大死亡、災難、屠殺事情的地點,都搖身變成熱門旅遊景點。其中,位於烏克蘭的車諾比(Chernobyl)核電廠,也是黑色觀光的旅遊聖地,有1個已經生鏽的機械爪,甚至傳出會「一觸即死」,讓人碰都不敢碰!
2019/07/10 17:31
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最受歡迎旅遊目的地 這個地方蟬聯寶座
聯合國世界觀光組織(United Nations World Tourism Organization, UNWTO)今天表示,儘管恐怖攻擊隱憂不斷,2016年法國仍蟬聯全球最受歡迎的旅遊目的地。
2017/08/03 13:36
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型男攝影家Yorko Summer讓世界看見綠島海洋
在公開場合總是戴著墨鏡,這個辨識度及高的造型,就是潛水資歷15年,曾被香港電台遴選為亞洲五大華人水下攝影師Yorko Summer。他現在還多了一個身分,就是擔任觀光局選出的「2017綠島海洋觀光大使(2017 OCEAN TOURISM AMBASSADOR OF GREEN ISLAND)」。
2017/05/23 11:48