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Taiwan issues "red" travel alert against Philippines, refunds tourists

Taiwan-Philippines Tourism

Taiwan issues "red" travel alert against Philippines, refunds tourists

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Tourism Bureau announced yesterday that tourists scheduled to go to the Philippines can receive full refunds after deducting a certain amount of regulated fees after the ...

Expert: Taiwan does not need to ban Chinese tourists

China-Taiwan Tourism

Expert: Taiwan does not need to ban Chinese tourists

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan does not need to ban Chinese tourists from visiting due to the H7N9 bird flu outbreak in China, as the World Trade Organization (WHO) has not recommended any travel ...

No big damage expected after major earthquake in Taiwan

Travelers to Taiwan Earthquake

No big damage expected after major earthquake in Taiwan

A strong earthquake has been felt throughout Taiwan. Most earthquake don't cause casualties or damage. So far no damages had been reported.

Surge in Taiwan-Japan tourism expected due to weaker yen

Taiwan-Japan tourism

Surge in Taiwan-Japan tourism expected due to weaker yen

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taipei-based carriers are optimistic about a surge in tourist travel by Taiwanese people to Japan due to a depreciating Japanese yen, despite the fallout from the sagging domestic ...

2013 Taiwan Travel Calendar released

2013 Taiwan Travel Calendar

2013 Taiwan Travel Calendar released

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The 2013 Taiwan Travel Calendar, published by the Tourism Bureau, is a comprehensive guide to all 42 of Taiwan's best internationally renowned attractions, and includes a complete ...

Taiwan expects tourism revenue to hit $11.68 billion in 2012

Taiwan's tourism revenue grows

Taiwan expects tourism revenue to hit $11.68 billion in 2012

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Foreign tourists are expected to have brought NT$340 billion (US$11.68 billion) into Taiwan as of the end of 2012, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications forecast ...

EVA Air to offer In-flight mobile and WiFi services

Latest communications and entertainment systems on new EVA Air aircraft

EVA Air to offer In-flight mobile and WiFi services

LONDON, England – A testament to its reputation for innovation and service, EVA Air has today announced plans to provide in-flight mobile and WiFi communications aboard its brand new Boeing ...

Taiwan expects 7 millionth visitor before Christmas

Tourism To Taiwan

Taiwan expects 7 millionth visitor before Christmas

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Tourism Bureau yesterday announced that this year’s 7 millionth tourist would likely arrive in Taiwan in the middle of next month rather than at Christmas, as previously ...

Number of tourists visiting Taiwan could exceed 10 million in 2016

President Ma Ying-jeou: Taiwan is a potential tourist hot spot

Number of tourists visiting Taiwan could exceed 10 million in 2016

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Pointing to the growth in the number of tourists visiting Taiwan over the past three years, President Ma Ying-jeou said yesterday that it is possible that the total number of ...

First-ever Taiwan-Vietnam tourism conference will be held in Taipei

Taiwan_Vietnam Tourism

First-ever Taiwan-Vietnam tourism conference will be held in Taipei

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The first-ever tourism conference between Taiwan and Vietnam will be held Wednesday in Taipei, with both sides aiming to develop travel exchanges and achieve sustainable growth in ...

Taiwan hoping to capitalize on growing number of foreign tourists

Tourism To Taiwan

Taiwan hoping to capitalize on growing number of foreign tourists

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is planning to convert selected tourist factories around Taiwan into destinations for foreign visitors, hoping to capitalize on the growing ...

Taiwan opening tourism office in Shangjai

Cross strait tourism

Taiwan opening tourism office in Shangjai

SHANGHAI, China - The soon-to-open Shanghai office of the Taiwan Strait Tourism Association (TSTA) has been designed to become "the place (in Shanghai) closest to Taiwan," with decorations ...

Number of Japanese tourists to Taiwan plummets

Island Dispute Hurts Taiwanese Tourism

Number of Japanese tourists to Taiwan plummets

The number of Japanese visiting Taiwan fell unexpectedly in September, likely because of the ongoing territorial dispute between Taiwan and Japan over the Diaoyutai Islands, the Tourism Bureau ...

Taiwan’s limitations on Chinese visitors curbing tourism growth

Chinese tourism to Taiwan

Taiwan’s limitations on Chinese visitors curbing tourism growth

Taiwan will not replace Hong Kong as the favorite destination for Chinese tourists in the next few years unless it loosens quota restrictions and invests more in hardware and infrastructure, Bank ...

Hawaiian tourism office launches promotional campaign in Taiwan

Hawaii Hopes To Lure Taiwanese Tourists

Hawaiian tourism office launches promotional campaign in Taiwan

The Hawaiian tourism office in Taiwan launched a promotional tour package on Wednesday in cooperation with local travel agencies to take advantage of a potential tourism boost from Taiwan’s ...

Visa waiver plan to boost Taiwanese tourism to US by 30 percent

Taiwanese tourism to USA

Visa waiver plan to boost Taiwanese tourism to US by 30 percent

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The number of Taiwanese visitors to the United States could surge by more than 30 percent after Taiwan is included in the U.S.

31 Chinese visitors injured in Taiwan tour bus crash

Tour Bus Overturns In Taiwan

31 Chinese visitors injured in Taiwan tour bus crash

TAIPEI, Taiwan - A tour bus carrying 35 Chinese nationals from Beijing overturned in Hualien County yesterday afternoon, leaving three passengers seriously injured and 28 with minor injuries, ...

China-Japan island row may boost Taiwan tourism

Taiwanese Tourism

China-Japan island row may boost Taiwan tourism

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's tourism industry may gain a slight boost from China's week-long national holiday in October, particularly in light of the territorial dispute between Japan and China over ...

Taiwan expecting over 7 million foreign visitors in 2012

Tourism Bureau: Taiwan To Break Record This Year

Taiwan expecting over 7 million foreign visitors in 2012

The Tourism Bureau estimated yesterday that the number of international tourists would set a record this year by exceeding 7 million.

Residents of four more Chinese cities allowed individual trips to Taiwan

Cross-Strait Tourism

Residents of four more Chinese cities allowed individual trips to Taiwan

BEIJING, China - Chen Wenjing's ambitious plan to go backpacking in Taiwan to see the island up close and personal is about to come true.

Taiwan sets a goal of attracting additional 3 million foreign visitors

Tourism To Taiwan

Taiwan sets a goal of attracting additional 3 million foreign visitors

TAIPEI, Taiwan - As part of the government’s strategy to boost the economy, Premier Sean Chen yesterday set a goal of attracting an additional 3 million foreign tourists within four years, ...

China and Taiwan discuss tourism, food safety issues

Cross-strait talks

China and Taiwan discuss tourism, food safety issues

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Issues related to cross-Taiwan Strait tourism and food safety were discussed during the latest meeting held Thursday between the chief negotiators of the two sides, an official ...

ECPAT Taiwan and The Code support tourism companies in protecting children

Workshop on child protection in tourism held in Taiwan

ECPAT Taiwan and The Code support tourism companies in protecting children

Over 60 participants from the Taiwan tourism industry, especially hotels and tour operators, attended a special one-day workshop on child protection as part of responsible tourism.

Chinese visitors spending more in Taiwan

Cross-Strait Tourism

Chinese visitors spending more in Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan - A recent survey conducted by the Tourism Bureau shows that while Chinese tourists spend less on accommodation than they did three years ago, they are spending more on shopping and ...

EVA Air premieres Royal Laurel Class

EVA Air unveils luxurious new-generation business cabin

EVA Air premieres Royal Laurel Class

TAIPEI, Taiwan – EVA Air unveiled a luxurious new-generation business cabin named Royal Laurel Class in Taipei, Taiwan on May 3, 2012.

EVA makes addition of seven more new 777-300ERs official

EVA Air, Boeing and GE sign aircraft purchase agreement

EVA makes addition of seven more new 777-300ERs official

TAIPEI, Taiwan - EVA Air joined Boeing and GE on 8th May 2012 for a signing ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan that formalises the carrier’s plans to add seven more brand-new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft ...

Taiwan to expand campaigns targeting tourists from South Korean

Direct flights between Taipei and Seoul launched

Taiwan to expand campaigns targeting tourists from South Korean

The nation will expand advertising campaigns targeting tourists from South Korea following the launch of direct flights between Taipei International Airport (Songshan) and Gimpo Airport in Seoul ...

Taiwan considering canceling minimum tour charge for Chinese tourists

Cross-strait tourism

Taiwan considering canceling minimum tour charge for Chinese tourists

The Tourism Bureau is considering canceling the minimum tour charge requirement for Chinese tourists if the nation sees steady growth of free independent travelers (FIT) from China, officials said ...

Taiwan vies to become major cruise hub

Taiwan Strait Cruises

Taiwan vies to become major cruise hub

Taiwan could become a new star in the cruise tour market once restrictions on foreign ships traveling across the Taiwan Strait are eased later this year, an operator said yesterday.

TransAsia only Taiwanese carrier to pay dividend

TransAsia Airways

TransAsia only Taiwanese carrier to pay dividend

TransAsia Airways Corp.

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