Taipei boosts its exposure in Europe through a roadshow of events

Taipei recently strengthened its promotional efforts in Europe through a roadshow of events under the theme Travel Taipei – A City of Layers. The roadshow which ran from 20th to 25th September enabled the Taiwanese capital to present itself as a...

Thailand power up campaign aims to boost premium MICE travel and luxury events

TAT and TCEB launch a joint initiative supporting international meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions, targeting 65,000 travelers and $132 million in revenue while showcasing Thailand as a luxury MICE destination. BANGKOK, Thailand –...

Taiwan tracking China activity but cannot say if there will be more drills post-national day

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan is tracking Chinese activities for any early warning signs but cannot answer hypothetical questions about whether there will be a repeat of last year’s war games following Taiwan’s national day, the defence minister said...

Americans And Canadians Must Now “Log In” Before Traveling To Popular Tourist Destination As New Rule Is Enforced

Most countries, including the U.S. and Canada, are updating their tourism policies to modernize travel, to make it smoother, more transparent, and more secure. Still, the protocols vary widely—from strict to surprisingly odd, such as the TSA’s...

Ilocos Norte Eyes Direct Flights to Taiwan to Boost Tourism, Economy

The provincial government of Ilocos Norte is pushing for the establishment of direct flights between Laoag City and Kaohsiung, Taiwan, as part of efforts to strengthen tourism and economic ties. Provincial tourism officer Aianree Raquel said on...

Taiwan enforcing digital IDs at border for all incoming visitors — and travelers must apply in advance

A new procedure for all incoming visitors has been launched in a popular tourist spot in an effort to streamline the travel process, plus security. Travelers to Taiwan are now required to apply for a “digital arrival” card (TWAC) three days in...

Taipei airport observatory to open tomorrow

The observatory at Taipei International Airport (Songshan airport) is to reopen tomorrow after nearly two years of renovation, the Civil Aviation Administration said yesterday. The civil aviation authority made the announcement ahead of the...

Thousands–Including Many Visitors–Volunteer in Taiwan to Help Flood Victims Following Typhoon

Two Ukrainian residents in Taiwan help with flood relief and cleanup – credit, supplied Taiwan society has mobilized in response to flooding after a typhoon made landfill on the East Asian island, including visitors and foreign residents. With...

Diego Morales reports the most taxpayer-paid travel of Indiana leaders

Indiana's statewide elected officials and Gov. Mike Braun's cabinet reported spending more than $90,000 in state tax dollars on travel over the last year, with trips everywhere from the popular SXSW conference in Austin, Texas, to President Donald...

Meet the adventurer who travelled the globe and stamped his passport in 197 countries

In an inspiring tale of adventure and determination, Petek Philippe, a Swiss man has reached an incredible milestone by visiting 197 countries. Philippe has been chronicling his travels on his Instagram page, ‘ROAD TO 197’. In September, he posted...

asia Taiwan tracking China activity but cannot say if there will be more drills post-national day

TAIPEI — Taiwan is tracking Chinese activities for any early warning signs but cannot answer hypothetical questions about whether there will be a repeat of last year's war games following Taiwan's national day, the defence minister said on Friday...

Fala Formosa! Taiwanese expats to Brazil carve 7 decades of immigrant stories

By Tang Ya-lin and James Lo, CNA staff reporter and writer São Paulo is not typically thought of as a hotspot for Taiwanese restaurants and Boba tea shops, much less places that attract long lines of patrons. Yet there are Taiwanese eateries such...

Dasheen Festival continues to take root

On September 27, the community of Fond St. Jacques, Soufrière, hosted the second annual Dasheen Festival as part of ongoing Creole Heritage Month festivities. Many Saint Lucians from neigbouring communities attended the event which was put on by...

Taiwan Detects 17th Local Dengue Case

(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (TCDC) recently announced new cases of mosquito-transmitted Dengue fever this year. As of the end of September 2025, there have been 17 confirmed local cases of Dengue, with residents...

Immortal Cave

The Immortal Cave, also known as Xian Dong Yan, houses a temple inside a natural sea cave. Once among the top tourist attractions in the port city of Keelung, Taiwan, its glory has faded over the years. Even the landscape vastly changed. In the...

Taiwan opens Sydney tourism centre as Australian and New Zealand visitors rise

Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) has opened its Australian Taiwan Tourism Information Centre (TTIC) in Sydney as travel from Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) to Taiwan rises. Visitor numbers increased by more than 26 per cent in the past year...

Top tourist destination unveils major overhaul of its border processes

A new procedure for all incoming visitors has been launched in a popular tourist spot in an effort to streamline the travel process, plus security. Travelers to Taiwan are now required to apply for a "digital arrival" card (TWAC) three days in...

Taiwan sends condolences to Philippines after quake

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday extended condolences to the Philippine government and offered to provide assistance following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the central Philippines on Tuesday night, killing at least 69 people....

[In This Economy] All is well in Taiwan (so far)

​​I digress from my usual programming to write about a recent vacation to Taipei. The last time I was there was in 2014, and I was eager to see how things had changed more than a decade later, especially with the specter of China hanging over...

Taiwan Goodwill Mission signs letter of intent to purchase 132M bushels of US wheat

Representatives from the Taiwan Flour Millers Association and U.S. Wheat Associates signed a letter of intent for the purchase of 3.6 million metric tons (MMT) (132.3 million bushels) of U.S. wheat between 2026 and 2029. During a signing ceremony...