Is international travel too expensive? Director of Tourism: Don’t put price first, Taiwan has better value

The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transport held a "Hundred Industries Support CITS" promotion carnival and thanksgiving press conference today. Hundreds of companies arranged for 100,000 employees and their families to support CITS, creating more than 500 million in economic value. As for external criticism that CITS is too expensive, Tourism Director Chen Yuxiu said that don't just put price first, Taiwan has better value that needs to be discovered.

The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transport held the "Hundred Industries Support China Travel" promotion carnival and thanksgiving press conference, gathering hundreds of companies that have arranged overseas travel for their employees to express their gratitude to the companies for taking practical actions to choose Taiwan and demonstrating the attractiveness of domestic tourism in the corporate market. Through corporate experience sharing and cross-sector matchmaking with the tourism industry, the event connects corporate travel needs with local specialty products, continues employees’ consumption momentum for international travel, and further expands weekday travel business opportunities.

Transportation Minister Chen Shikai said that in order for domestic tourism to continue to develop, in addition to rich attractions and tours, it also needs convenient transportation and complete tourism services. The Ministry of Transportation will continue to support the Tourism Administration and cooperate with relevant ministries and local governments to improve the transportation environment, improve the software and hardware facilities of scenic spots, and improve service quality. Combined with tourism marketing, we will create a high-quality and safe travel environment, so that people can have more domestic travel experiences worth choosing and are willing to visit again, and support the long-term development of Taiwan's tourism.

Chen Yuxiu said that by arranging domestic travel for 100,000 employees and their families, hundreds of companies not only support specific local actions, but also affirm the content and experience of domestic tourism. When various industries respond to their counterparts, the footsteps of employees can gather into greater market momentum, from one-night accommodation, one-table meals, to various local sustainable tourism experiences, bringing tourism consumption into the local area, connecting accommodation, catering, transportation and specialty industries. While giving back to the land below, it also drives domestic demand for Taiwan and creates more than 500 million yuan in economic value.

Chen Yuxiu said that every trip is not necessarily perfect, and you will definitely step on some mistakes. When someone tells you what you don't do well, they are expressing their needs, and everyone's opinions are heard by the Tourism Office. As for people who also ask whether international travel in Taiwan is expensive, she believes that don't just put the price first, Taiwan has better value that needs to be discovered.