Tag: Taiwan
COVID-19 battle: How is Taiwan winning the war?
Rita Payne - special to eTN- April 3, 2020 00:44At a time when the world is desperate to rid itself of the dreaded COVID-19 coronavirus the World Health Organization (WHO) has been heavily criticized for not taking up an ... Read More
Not ‘China’: Taiwan bans Huawei smartphones over wrong Caller ID
Chief Assignment Editor- November 16, 2019 02:21Deputy director of Taiwan's National Communications Commission's Department of Frequency and Resources, Niu Hsin-ren, said that the commission directed local distributors of tablets and smartphones to stop selling Huawei's P30, ... Read More
Dior joins Coach, Versace and Givenchy in ‘offending’ China over Taiwan
Chief Assignment Editor- October 17, 2019 18:29French fashion powerhouse Dior has become the latest luxury brand after Versace, Givenchy and Coach, Versace to get caught in a scandal over Chinese 'territorial integrity'. Dior was forced to ... Read More
The rising city of eco-tourism
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 18:53The city of Daegu is celebrating '2020-the year of Tourism in Daegu and Gyeongbuk' by creating the new brand 'Natural Daegu' to promote its tourism resources for domestic and international tourists. Natural ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board attending ILTM Asia-Pacific Fair
editor- June 10, 2019 21:31The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) participated in the ILTM Asia – Pacific trade fair with a 4.5 sq. metres stand. The exhibition was held in Singapore from May 27, 2019 ... Read More
Taichung Shopping Festival opens doors in Taiwan and offers grand prizes
Dmytro Makarov- June 10, 2019 18:22The city of Taichung is launching its first carnival - 2019 Taichung Shopping Festival - from July 10 to August 18, offering visitors discounts, free service and generous awards. Tourists are ... Read More
Top holiday destinations for North American travelers
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 19:33With the summer holidays coming , Agoda reveals Tokyo, London and Las Vegas continue to hold the top destination spots in 2019. Japan dominates Asia Pacific travelers' summer plans scooping ... Read More
Homosexuality is a sin: South Korea’s Gay Pride Festival
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 1, 2019 22:01Thousands of members of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community from Korea mixed with tourists from around Asia and beyond were hitting the streets for South Korea's Gay Pride ... Read More
FestPac 2020: Arts and Culture never shown in Hawaii with Guam taking a key role
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 21, 2019 07:56Many tourists visiting Hawaii from June 10-21 do not know, that the biggest arts and the cultureal festival is hosted in the U.S. State bringing all nations of the Pacific ... Read More
Taiwan Tourism rustling up business in India
Anil Mathur - eTN India- May 18, 2019 22:04The Taiwan Tourism Bureau in India organized a workshop in Delhi on May 16 to create awareness on the destination among Indian agents. The event was also attended by the ... Read More
How are Airbnb and Thailand Government Savings Bank working together?
Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand- May 18, 2019 01:22Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, and the Government Savings Bank, Thailand’s 105-year-old state-owned bank, today announced an official strategic partnership to help promote and empower Thai hospitality entrepreneurs — starting ... Read More
Her Art Here: United Airlines unveils aircraft paint job designs by female artists
Chief Assignment Editor- May 17, 2019 15:16Today United Airlines revealed the two winning designs, selected through a combination of official judging and public voting, for Her Art Here, a first-of-its-kind contest designed to find and uplift ... Read More
Holland America’s Westerdam explores eight Asian countries in 2019-20 Season
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 20:07The cosmopolitan cities and rich traditions of the Far East unfold for guests on Holland America Line's Westerdam when the ship embarks on its 2019-20 season in Asia. From September ... Read More
CLIA: Taiwan shines as surprising hotspot for cruise industry in Asia
Chief Assignment Editor- May 10, 2019 23:08Cruise market is prospering in Asia, among which Taiwan shines as a surprising hotspot for the industry. According to CLIA survey, cruising has become the fastest growing leisure travel option ... Read More
Airbus received 58 orders for jets in March
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 4, 2019 16:23Airbus received orders for 58 jetliners in March – led by the A350 XWB widebody family in transactions that included a new customer; while delivering 74 aircraft to 40 customers ... Read More
Taiwanese spy targets Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort in Florida with malicious software
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 2, 2019 21:34Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida is a luxury property and travel club owned by U.S. President Trump. The resort was the possible scene of an attempted spy attack on the United ... Read More
Gambling is big business in tourism
Alain St.Ange- March 26, 2019 02:22The gambling industry, which happens to be a really big one worldwide, is one of the most popular in terms of tourism. That’s why casino tourism is such a big ... Read More
Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines orders 17 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft
Chief Assignment Editor- March 19, 2019 15:30STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for 17 widebody aircraft, comprising 12 A350-1000s and five A350-900s. The new airline plans to deploy these aircraft on ... Read More
Why Travel to Madrid? 40 Years of Diversity and Tolerance: Just Watch it!
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 17, 2019 19:08Germany and the rest of the world agrees. Madrid is the city of tolerance and diversity. According to a prestigious award received on the sideline of the recently concluded ITB ... Read More
ILTM Asia Pacific creating business playgrounds for international luxury travel brands
Chief Assignment Editor- March 11, 2019 20:03In its second year, ILTM Asia Pacific is gearing up to be the international and Asia Pacific business event for the luxury travel industry. A business opportunity for suppliers and ... Read More
Taiwan Tourism shares best locations for Pink Cherry Blossom Season
Chief Assignment Editor- March 7, 2019 22:25Spring has arrived again, enchanting Taiwan with pink power once more. The pink dotted red cherry blossoms bring the touch of the spring season to Taiwan and the rain of ... Read More
CEO Pilar Laguana is fantastic news for Guam Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 5, 2019 20:58Pilar Laguana, an international tourism veteran, is now in charge of the Guam Visitors Bureau. She thinks out of the box, she has a global mindset, and she is a ... Read More
Portugal, Sweden, and Canada most LGBT-friendly travel countries
Chief Assignment Editor- February 25, 2019 17:35Thanks to legal improvements for trans- and intersex persons as well as anti-hate crime initiatives, Portugal for the first time managed to jump from 27th place to the top of ... Read More
China Airlines 747 passenger jet pilot falls asleep mid-flight at 35,000 feet
Chief Assignment Editor- February 22, 2019 15:35China Airlines senior pilot has been filmed by his colleague asleep at the controls of a 747 passenger jet in slightly terrifying recently released footage. Those with a fear of ... Read More
Princess Cruises launches its first advertising campaign for Asia
Chief Assignment Editor- February 18, 2019 17:15Princess Cruises has launched its first international advertising campaign developed and produced specifically for Asian markets, titled "Princessa." It showcases the most popular worldwide cruise destinations offered by Princess Cruises ... Read More
How to visit the United States and return home with a U.S. Passport ?
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 11, 2019 02:55Visit the United States and leave with a U.S. citizen. You Win USA, Star Baby Care, and USA Happy Baby Inc. — allegedly operated for decades in California. Orange County-based You Win ... Read More
One quarter of all Chinese or 400 Million tourists are traveling for Chinese New Year
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 10, 2019 19:05The Lunar New Year Holiday means big travel for China. It rose 11 percent to 12.53 million this year from the same 2018 period. More than 6.2 million arrivals were recorded, ... Read More
All about Whiskey
Dr. Elinor Garely - editor in chief of wines.travel- February 9, 2019 20:04The world of whiskey extends well beyond smelling, sipping and tasting. To learn about the brown liquid in your glass you should speak with Lew Bryson, one of the world’s ... Read More
India readies for International Hotel, Travel & Tourism Research Conference
Anil Mathur - eTN India- February 8, 2019 00:34The Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BCIHMCT) has organized the 9th India International Hotel, Travel & Tourism Research Conference scheduled ... Read More
Taipei City Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival ready to welcome international travelers
Chief Assignment Editor- February 4, 2019 20:22New Taipei City Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival was once voted by TripAdvisor as "the most recommended cultural activity for international travelers in Taiwan". The event organizer, New Taipei City Government, ... Read More
Tourism Solomons announces date for 2019 ‘Me Save Solo’ tourism exchange
Chief Assignment Editor- February 4, 2019 18:10Tourism Solomons has confirmed the second annual ‘Me Save Solo’ tourism exchange will take place in Honiara on 05 July 2019. Announcing the news, Tourism Solomons CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto ... Read More
Railway Campaign for foreign tourists to Japan features famous comic character
Dmytro Makarov- January 24, 2019 07:42Seibu Railway Co., Ltd. -- which links the Tokyo hubs of Ikebukuro and Shinjuku with well-established destinations, Chichibu and Kawagoe, in Saitama Prefecture -- has been driving a campaign utilizing ... Read More
Very, very big business: Macau tourism numbers are in
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 24, 2019 07:16Tourism to Macau is very biog business. 35.8 million went to the Las Vegas of Asia last year. an increase of 9.8 percent. The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced ... Read More
‘Bikini hiker’ freezes to death in Taiwan’s Yushan National Park
Chief Assignment Editor- January 21, 2019 16:25Gigi Wu clearly had a passion for climbing. Dubbed the ‘Bikini hiker', she gained notoriety for scaling mountain while scantily clad. The 36-year-old ascended many of Taiwan’s tallest summits and ... Read More
Starlux Airlines eyes Taiwan to US routes
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 7, 2019 09:26Starlux Airlines is not based in Luxembourg but in Taiwan. The airline is now about to receive 10 Airbus A321 neo planes. Starlux Airlines is planning short-haul flights from Taiwan ... Read More
Guam achieves best Calendar Year with 1.55M visitors welcomed in 2018
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 7, 2019 07:52The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is proud to announce that Guam welcomed 1.55 million visitors in 2018, the best Calendar Year in the island’s history. December 2018 finished off the ... Read More