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UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has reported from its latest 31st edition of its flagship Global Exhibition Barometer research, that profiles from 19 markets and regions show that revenue for 2023 already represents 97% of those in 2019. Huge potential in growing markets “After China’s reopening early this year, the pandemic is [...]

After Singapore allowed Taiwanese visitors to start using e-Gates when arriving at the country’s airport, Taiwan will reciprocate beginning Thursday (July 27). At present, nationals of the United States, South Korea, Australia, Italy, and Germany can use the e-Gates at Taiwan airports. Singapore will become the sixth country enlisted in the program. Before passing through

Taiwanese travelers planning to visit Vietnam will be able to apply for an electronic visa from Tuesday (Aug. 15) as the country relaxes visa rules to boost tourism. The government of Vietnam published a notice on Monday (Aug. 14) that citizens from all countries and areas will be allowed to obtain an e-visa starting Aug. 15. Taiwan [...]

Joint efforts from the Hualien County Government, the Chinese Taipei Dragon Boat Association, and the Sports Administration have secured the rights to host the 2026 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships and the Club Crew World Championships. The two events both involve dragon boats, but the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships features national teams comprised of [...]

Northstar Meetings Group’s latest 2023 Convention Cities Index (CCi) highlights high demand for travel, rising hotel rates, and shifting safety levels. The CCi uses an in-depth methodology and weighted ranking system to determine the top 25 US cities and top 25 global destinations for hosting large events. Higher hotel rates remain firm Data from the [...]

Taiwan is optimistic about achieving its goal of six million tourist arrivals in 2023, even though China has yet to allow group travel to Taiwan. China on Thursday (Aug. 10) added an additional 78 countries where Chinese tourists are allowed to travel on tour packages, including Japan and South Korea, but not Taiwan. Some fear [...]

Elderly Taiwanese who grew up during the heyday of the agrarian economy like to say that rice fills you up better than noodles. The old adage that “familiar flavors are the best” explains why they might feel that way and highlights an important truth about taste: what we eat as children shapes our food preferences [...]

Travel will be cut to just 2.5 hours between Kaohsiung and Vietnam’s coastal resort city of Nha Trang when VietJet Air launches direct flights in October. A collaboration with the Crystal Bay Group (CBG), a Vietnamese travel services provider, the low-cost airline will operate three flights each from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Kaohsiung International [...]