Articles tagged “taiwan”

Tourism

Chinese Tourists Throng Macau for Lunar New Year Break

As the return of Chinese tourists helps Macau register the highest single day record since the pandemic, we wonder if these tourists would be able to do the same for other destinations.

Chinese Tourists Throng Macau for Lunar New Year Break

News Blog

Taiwan to End Quarantine for Inbound Arrivals From October 13

In the latest round of easing travel restrictions, tourists coming in to Taiwan will not be asked to undergo mandatory Covid-19 quarantine from October 13, the ministry of health and welfare announced on Thursday. From October 13, inbound arrivals to Taiwan would require to self-monitor for seven days instead of undergoing mandatory quarantine. While the…

News Blog

Taiwan to Resume Visa-Free Entry for Canada, U.S. and Allies from Next Week

Taiwan will be reinstating visa-free entry for visitors from U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and its "diplomatic allies," from September 12. However, visitors would still need to quarantine at home for three days and would need to get tested on arrival. The current cap of 50,000 inbound passengers per week would also remain in…

Airlines

China-Taiwan Tension Disrupts Flight Schedules

Just when the world was looking to China for some news on reopening borders, the country has gone ahead to carry out its biggest-ever military exercise in the Taiwan Strait. Will this further delay reopening?

China-Taiwan Tension Disrupts Flight Schedules

Online Travel

Taiwan Tours and Activities Startup KKday Raises $95 Million to Expand in Asia

KKDay is ready for significant growth across Asia, but it needs to act fast as its rivals are also eager to take advantage of the surging demand for travel to the continent.

Taiwan Tours and Activities Startup KKday Raises $95  Million to Expand in Asia

Skift Meetings

Global Events Snapshot: Taiwan Tackles Consequences From Strict Covid Controls

Taiwan’s low-case numbers mean that it has in some ways been an oasis of normalcy during the pandemic, but those low rates are in part thanks to travel restrictions that have limited intervention business visitors. How is the local event industry faring? 

Global Events Snapshot: Taiwan Tackles Consequences From Strict Covid Controls

Business Travel

How Asia’s Pandemic Recovery Will Dismantle the Corporate Extended Stay Model Globally

Co-living, second-tier cities and apps that create sub communities — there’s a shake-up on the horizon and hospitality companies can learn lessons from Asia.

How Asia’s Pandemic Recovery Will Dismantle the Corporate Extended Stay Model Globally

Coronavirus

Lunar New Year Tourism Slump Impacts Travel Businesses Across Asia

Many destinations do see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's just going to take continued caution and smart vaccine distribution to get there. Next year will be a Lunar New Year like no other.

Lunar New Year Tourism Slump Impacts Travel Businesses Across Asia

Business Travel

Taiwan to Ease Border Controls for Corporate Travelers Starting Next Week

For a cautious country, Taiwan has relatively relaxed travel conditions in place that cover a lot of countries. And it's probably hoping the feeling will be mutual in the coming weeks.

Taiwan to Ease Border Controls for Corporate Travelers Starting Next Week

Airlines

Coronavirus Confusion Puts Name of Taiwan’s China Airlines in the Spotlight

Confusion over China Airlines’ branding is just the latest manifestation of Taiwan’s long-tenuous relationship with China. Will a name change help the Taiwanese carrier to forge its identity on the global stage?

Coronavirus Confusion Puts Name of Taiwan’s China Airlines in the Spotlight