A country in Asia is now offering exciting offers to all tourists as part of a tourism promotion plan.
Taiwan has unveiled plans in this regard, with Premier Chen Chien-jen announcing the scheme last week, stating that his government aims to welcome at least six million tourists this year, with a total of ten million visitors by 2025.
The total number of tourists in 2019 was 11.8 million, but that figure is expected to fall to less than 900,000 by 2022, and the country is now launching a scheme to boost its tourism industry.
The government expects at least 6 million tourists this year, and as part of the payment scheme, the country will offer 500,000 tourists 5,000 New Taiwan dollars (approximately $163) and 90,000 tour groups 20,000 New Taiwan dollars (approximately $651).
Chang Shi-chung, Director-General of the Tourism Bureau, clarified that the allowances will be distributed through a series of promotional events this year.
“International tourists who are given NT$5,000 will not receive it until they arrive,” Chang explained. “It will be stored in an electronic ticketing card, which can be used to pay for food, accommodation and other travel expenses during their time here.”
To attract tourists and boost the industry, domestic and overseas travel agencies will also be given incentives as the government is looking to attract visitors from key countries like Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Europe, America, Hong Kong, and Macao through the program.
Collectively, 5.3 billion New Taiwan dollars (approximately $172.5 million) were approved to be allocated from last year’s tax surplus for the three-year plan which is likely to help rebound tourism in the country considered an arch-rival of China.
Besides the monetary incentives for tourists, the government will also be utilizing the allocated money to assist hotel employee salaries to help tackle the hotel industry’s staff shortage.
Under the scheme, for each new employee hired, hoteliers will receive a 5,000 New Taiwan dollar bonus per month.
Taiwan joins Hong Kong in offering incentives to tourists as the latter introduced its “Hello Hong Kong” campaign, which offered free flights to visitors.
So don’t delay and get a Taiwan Visa to enjoy the privilege.
