Articles tagged “taiwan”

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?

Ctrip, or the company soon-to-be known as Trip.com Group Ltd., is banking on international growth as a key driver of its business, primarily in Asia. But short term, at least, difficulties in Hong Kong and Taiwan and with the White House are complicating that game plan.

Current conflicts in Northeast Asia do not stop people from traveling to and from the region, but they do redirect tourism flows, benefiting some destinations and hurting others.

Taiwan’s move is great for tourists and should set a precedent for other countries looking to attract visitors. Look to other countries rolling out Wi-Fi service that enables visitors to check email or get basic information about the destination in their own language.

It’s not just Western countries looking to benefit from the blooming Asian market, and Taiwan is smart to focus its efforts with competition abound.

Taiwan is never mentioned as the setting of the film so it’ll need to push itself as the true source of scenery to see a tourism boost, much like New Zealand made itself synonymous with Middle-Earth.

Besides saving tourists $146, the visa-waiver program with one of Taiwan’s most visited destinations is a political success for a its leader, who has added 74 countries to the program since his election.

The age old struggle between preserving a traditional way of life versus development, this one that will bring tourism and big bucks, but may also bring in drugs, organized crime and environmental degradation.

The Lanyang Museum is the largest museum in Yilan, a scenic county that is popular with tourists looking for a break from bustling city of Taipei.

Medical tourism isn't just about prices, it's about patients feeling fully confident in the destinations they're receiving the services. South Korea and Taiwan's reputations should make them popular spots.