Giving visibility to Tainan in Taiwan
At the end of 2019, the Taiwanese TV series "Someday or One Day" was broadcasted in various Asian countries and it created a wave of nostalgia for Tainan in the 1990s. The destination wants…
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Major earthquake strikes Taiwan
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Major earthquake strikes Taiwan
More flights via Thai Vietjet from Bangkok – Fukuoka and Taipei
Thai Vietjet further announced the addition of its international services Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) – Fukuoka, Japan from 4 to 5 weekly flights, starting from 1 October 2022, as well as Bangkok…
Taiwan to resume visa free entry for few countries
Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Centre said the resumption of visa free entry for visitors from the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and diplomatic allies would start…
WeMo launches electric vehicles service for tourists in Taiwan
WeMo Scooter has launched WeMo RenTour, Taiwan’s first shared all-electric vehicle platform. WeMo RenTour has partnered with smart vehicle brands and rental companies to offer drivers…
Now fly Bangkok – Taipei via Thai Vietjet with fares starting from USD 99
The Low-cost Carrier Vietjet celebrates the inaugural flight of its new international service connecting Bangkok and Taipei.
KKday secures Series C+ round for hiring, expanding footprint, and tech innovation
KKday has announced it has secured additional funding in a Series C+ round, bringing the total Series C round raised to US$95 million. The round is led by major tech Asia private equity…
EVA Air to launch new flights to Milan and Munich
EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, is set to launch nonstop flights between Taipei and two popular European destinations. It will initiate the Milan service on 25 October…
Taiwan to cut Covid-related quarantine for arrivals to 3 days
Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Centre said the new, reduced quarantine rule would start this week
Taiwan to open borders to travellers in March
Taiwan announced plans on to reopen to business travellers and shorten quarantine for all arrivals
Taiwan Lantern Festival is back!
The streets and night skies of Kaohsiung will be bathed in light as the city stages the 2022 Taiwan Lantern Festival, with this year's event drawing on both tradition and modern innovation…
Eva Air to unveil first Asian pilot of AOKpass
EVA Air has announced a pilot of AOKpass, the world’s most operationally advanced secure health certificate platform and app
Guam embraces vaccine tourism
In a bid to revive its tourism industry, Guam Visitors Bureau offers Air V&V — a program for travellers interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine while vacationing in Guam.
Inaugural Palau-Taiwan travel bubble flight takes off
As Taiwan has now introduced its first travel bubble in the COVID era, China Airlines has begun to fly to Palau under the Taiwan-Palau Travel Bubble agreement this April
Taiwan eases restrictions on business travellers from Singapore and Vietnam
Taiwan has said it will move Vietnam and Singapore to its list of low-risk countries, meaning business travellers from those nations will only need to undergo five days of quarantine instead…
Taiwan to open first travel bubble with Palau
The government has announced that Taiwan will form its first travel bubble during the COVID-19 pandemic with the tiny Pacific nation of Palau
Taiwan’s ‘new normal’ of MICE
Taiwan Tourism Board is now taking small steps towards establishing a new normalcy in terms of MICE
Taiwan preparing to gradually re-open to foreign tourism
Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced that the Republic of China is preparing to start gradually re-opening for foreign visitors.
Taiwan leads pack of wishlist destinations, says Agoda
Taiwan, Thailand and Japan are the top searched destinations for travel until the year-end according to search data revealed by Agoda
Flexi-feast dining, island-hopping and more! What’s new at Dream Cruises as it restarts service
Dream Cruises is first international cruise company to resume operations with deployment of Explorer Dream in Taiwan, where she began island-hopping itineraries
Debuting the world’s only balloon festival this year in Taiwan
Taiwan International Balloon Festival successfully held its grand opening on 11 July
Ready to sail! Explorer Dream sets new safety standards for cruise industry
Genting Cruise Lines announced that Dream Cruises’ Explorer Dream is the first cruise ship in the industry to receive the Certification in Infection Prevention for the Maritime industry…
Taiwan’s three-phase opening plan post COVID-19
Towards the goal of welcoming international tourists in the third quarter of the year, Taiwan has implemented a three-phase opening plan, the first phase of which is now underway. This…
5 Regions winning the battle against COVID-19 and here’s what they’re doing
some other countries appear to have managed to slow down the rate of new cases and now seem to be on a slow and possibly difficult path towards recovery. Here they are:
Taiwan Tourism Bureau reactivates its online training for travel agents
Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has relaunched its programme with Online Travel Training (OTT) providing in-depth training with eight sessions to learn about the destination.
The eight…
Taiwan’s ‘Holiday for Healing’ to focus on more enriching experiences
Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB), in close contact with all stakeholders within Taiwan and in India, is keeping a close eye on the situation and exploring ways to recover from the situation…
Grab offers Chubb travel insurance on its app
Chubb, the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company, and Grab, the super app company in Southeast Asia, have announced the launch of a new product, Travel…
Vietjet links Can Tho with Seoul and Taipei
New-age carrier Vietjet has inaugurated the first two international services connecting Can Tho, the hub city of Mekong Delta region with Taipei and Seoul, the capital cities of Taiwan…
Taiwan to launch tap-and-go payment on airport metro
Taoyuan Metro company will launch contactless payment via bank cards on 16 January 2020 to serve passengers travelling to and from the capital city of Taipei and Taoyuan International…
Eva Air launches daily Taipei-Da Nang flights
Taiwan airline Eva Air has launched a daily nonstop flight between Taipei and Da Nang. The carrier will serve the route with an Airbus A321-200 configured for 184 passengers with eight…
Vietjet hat trick: Airlines adds three new services
Vietjet has announced the launch of three new services connecting Da Nang with Taipei, Singapore and Hong Kong.
The inaugural flights’ ceremonies were held on location, within the…
9 kid-friendly tourist attractions in Asia
When parents touch down in a new country (after hearing 'are we there yet?' for hours on end), they need to have a plan.
Unlucky for some: EVA adds 13th destination to SE Asia network
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has announced the launch of its new service between Taipei and Phuket.
EVA will be the only airline to offer a non-stop service from Taiwan to Phuket, which will…
MyProGuide proves tour guides is the key of every tour
The tourism industry is ever-changing and we have seen some ground-breaking innovations in the space such as the use of robots in airports and the inception of Internet of Things in hotels…
Bangkok Airways teams up with Shopee
Bangkok Airways has partnered with Shopee, an e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. The tie up is part of a promotion called ‘2019 Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day’ and creates…
Taipei showcases lantern festival in Russia
At the OTDYKH LEISURE 2019 being held at the Expocentre Fairgrounds in Moscow from September 10 to 12, Taipei City has made the Taipei Lantern Festival the theme for its pavilion.…
TAT’s ‘happy shopping’ campaign jazzes up tourism offering in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with key public-private sector partners are jointly launching a ‘Happy Shopping’ campaign to stimulate inbound travel and tourist…
Vietjet opens Da Nang-Taipei route
It’s good news for the lovers of land of bubble tea as Vietjet has announced its latest direct route connecting Da Nang – the coastal city in central Vietnam with Taipei. To celebrate…
Taiwan Tourism gets on track with Mumbai Metro
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has partnered with the Mumbai Metro, a rapid transit system serving Mumbai, and the wider metropolitan region, to expand awareness of Taiwan as a…
10 most Insta-worthy experiences
From a trip down the picturesque French Riviera to a captivating tour of one of the oldest Hindu temples in Bali, Klook curates the ultimate list of photogenic spots to up the Insta-game.
On a mission: Agoda launches Travel Guides
Nature, beaches, food and drink, landmarks and culture are the five top global reasons to travel, according to new research from Agoda. Whether travellers are looking for nature or…
Taiwan on China solo travel ban: “Tourism shouldn’t be politicized”
Taiwan has responded on China’s travel ban on solo travel permits for Chinese tourists saying that it is Beijing’s move in manipulating the upcoming presidential elections in the self-ruled…
East Rift Valley showcases offerings in Malaysia
The East Rift Valley National Scenic Area Administration (ERV Administration) of Taiwan is leading tour operators to attend the 2019 international MITM Travel Fair 2019 in Johor,…
X marks the spot: AirAsia X Indonesia is no more
Following the release of its financial results for Q3 of 2018, AirAsia revealed that AirAsia X Indonesia (IAAX) will end its scheduled operations in the New Year to become a non-scheduled…
LINE Travel partners with Agoda, Lions Travel, KKday and Tripresso
LINE Travel to be launched in Taiwan from 28 November.
Where pawns become queens: 5 underrated Asian markets
Asia and the Pacific is a massive market and a fertile ground for travel start-ups.
China Airlines-Airbus liveried aircraft to debut on Taipei-Hong Kong route
China Airlines and Airbus A350 joint liveried aircraft has been revealed and will officially enter service on October 26 on the Taipei-Hong Kong route.
Newly launched: Hilton Taipei Sinban
Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Hilton Taipei Sinban marking its return to the Taiwan market after 15 years.
Taiwan Tourism taps Musafir.com to attract travellers from the UAE
UAE's premium-experience travel website, Musafir.com, has announced an alliance with the Taiwan Tourism Board to raise awareness about Taiwan as a leisure destination for the Middle East.
Taiwan’s first independent airline celebrates 50 years
Evergreen Group, the parent company of Taiwan’s independent airline EVA Air and a leader in marine transportation, celebrated its 50th anniversary on 1 September.
KKday – a tour company of millennials for millennials
If there is Booking.com for hotels and Skyscanner for flights, there is KKday for tours and activities. KKday avoids “one-size-fits-all” tours and targets younger travellers.
Taiwan focuses on bay tourism with eco-friendly initiatives
To further develop Taiwan’s bay tourism, the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has announced new initiatives designed to spread knowledge, appreciation and…
Project Deepblu dives into adventure travel
We talk to marketing professional and Bitcoin-based entrepreneur James Tsuei about his new environment project
Four amazing experiences for a summer in Taiwan
This summer, visitors of Taiwan can experience an array of exciting events ranging from summer festivals to culinary exhibits. Here are four of the best experiences tourists can have in the…
Taiwan Tourism Bureau promotes Penghu archipelago for ‘Year of Bay Tourism’
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) and Penghu County Government have announced plans to promote the Penghu archipelago as part of its ‘Year of Bay Tourism’ initiative for 2018.
Cathay charges up distribution capabilities with Skyscanner deal
Skyscanner has linked up with Cathay Pacific and its subsidiary, Cathay Dragon, to make them the first Hong Kong airlines to be able to sell tickets directly within the site.
China Airlines new code share partnership to drive closer links between France and Taiwan
Following the announcement towards the end of last year of Air France’s partnership with Vietnam Airlines, the French carrier has released details of another Asian collaboration, this time…
Beyond the slopes: Why Swiss partnership is a “win-win” for WebBeds
After announcing details of a new partnership with Switzerland Tourism designed to seduce Asian tourists to the country, WebBeds has revealed it hosted its first two travel trade workshops…
EVA Air to start daily non-stop flights to Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, in July
EVA Air, Taiwan’s flagship independent airline will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai.
Pair of aces: Klook double down on USD$60 million investment
With news of Klook’s successful round of series C funding, coming at the end of last year, where the in-destination platform secured US$60 million (the largest deal of its kind) to expand…
Herman Wegmueller reveals scale of MG Group expansion plans
Already Southeast Asia’s biggest bedbank, MG Group is not resting on its laurels and is intent on getting bigger and bigger. With it’s home territory wrapped up, MG has lofty ambitions and…
Taiwan saw record-breaking number of British visitors last year
In 2017, Taiwan welcomed the largest number of British tourists ever to the destination – 64,719 travellers – representing an increase of 8.3% on visitor numbers in 2016.
The UK market…
Grand Hyatt Taipei names Jan-Hendrik Meidinger new GM
Grand Hyatt Taipei has tapped veteran hotelier, Jan-Hendrik Meidinger, as its new general manager. In his new role, Meidinger will lead one of the region’s most iconic luxury properties and…
Korea welcomed as new member of the Asia Cruise Cooperation
Hainan Provincial Tourism Development Commission, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Philippine Department of Tourism, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, and Xiamen Municipal Tourism Development Commission…
Vietjet and Qatar Airways sign interline agreement
Vietjet has announced its interline partnership with Doha based Qatar Airways, an agreement which will allow Qatar Airways’ passengers to travel to and from points in Vietnam and in Taiwan,…
Taiwan to expand tourist VAT rebates
Taiwan will expand its value-added tax (VAT) refund service for international travellers next month.
The Taiwan News reported the country’s Finance Ministry as saying that, effective…
Taiwan’s cruise sector surges in 2017
Taiwan's cruise industry continues to experienced strong growth, with double-digit rises in terms of ship and passenger visits in 2017.
According to figures released by Taiwan's…
Hundreds left hanging on Taiwan cable car
More than 250 passengers were left stranded on a cable car ride in Taiwan on Tuesday, following a power outage.
Taiwan News reports that all cable cars at the Maokong Gondolas, a…
Ex-EVA chief to launch new airline in Taiwan
The former chairman of EVA Air is planning to launch a new airline in Taiwan, operating both short- and long-haul routes.
Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reports that the…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Taiwan, China, Indonesia and more
CitizenM Taipei North Gate
Location: Overlooking the Tamsui River, within walking distance of Taipei Main Station
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 267
Facilities: 24-hour F&B outlet,…
EVA cancels flights due to cabin crew shortage
EVA Air was forced to cancel dozens of flights on Sunday, when more than 500 flight attendants asked for the day off.
The unusual manpower crunch occurred a day after Typhoon Nesat…
FIT Ruums, China Airlines create packages for Taiwanese travellers
FIT Ruums has formed a new partnership with China Airlines to provide a series of packages to travellers in Taiwan.
Under the new agreement, Taiwan's national carrier will release special…
Airbus delivers 100th A350 to China Airlines
Airbus reached a major milestone this week when it delivered its 100th A350 aircraft.
The twin-aisle jet was handed over to China Airlines, becoming the seventh A350 in the Taiwanese…
Taiwan’s Mandarin Airlines boosts fleet
Mandarin Airlines, the regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s national carrier, China Airlines, has placed an order for six new aircraft.
The new ATR 72-600 are valued at US$160 million and…
EVA to retire Boeing 747s in August
EVA Air's last Boeing 747 aircraft will be retired in August.
The 372-seat, three-class aircraft is the largest passenger jet in EVA's fleet, but these aging jets are gradually being…
United upgrades Asian routes with new 777s
United Airlines is upgrading three more of its Asian routes with the deployment of its revamped Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Taipei, Beijing and Tokyo.
On 1 August 2017, the US carrier…
China Airlines to launch non-stop flights to London
China Airlines will start flying direct to the UK later this year.
The Taiwanese national carrier will kick off its new non-stop service between Taipei and London's Gatwick Airport on…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities
Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
Asian air route updates, including multiple new flights between China and Thailand
Thailand's NewGen taps Chinese demand for Krabi
Where? Krabi (Thailand) to Hefei (China)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? NewGen Airways
Why? Thai carrier adds…
Chicago welcomes EVA’s Hello Kitty jet
Passengers flying between Taipei and Chicago will now be able to travel on EVA Air’s Hello Kitty aircraft.
The airline's "Hello Kitty Shining Star Jet" - a Boeing 777-300ER painted with…
Taiwan arrivals decline in first quarter
The number of international travellers visiting Taiwan declined in the first quarter of 2017.
The total of 2.54 million visitors for January-March 2017 was 10% lower than the same…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…
Bali gets another Chinese connection
Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017
Who? Garuda Indonesia
Why? Part of the Indonesian…
China Airlines flies newest aircraft to San Francisco
China Airlines has started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to San Francisco.
The twin-aisle jet was deployed on the trans-Pacific route from Taipei on 14 May,…
Trending: Eco-Friendly Travel in Southwest Florida
Travel experts and destination marketers are reporting that eco-tourism is more popular than ever in 2017, with more people wanting to leave less off a footprint no matter where they travel…
China Airlines joins cartoon club
China Airlines has become the latest Asian airline to unveil a cartoon-themed aircraft livery.
The Taiwanese national carrier revealed its "Buddy Bears" paintwork, which will feature…
Taiwan eases visa rules for Asian visitors
Taiwan is easing visa restrictions for a number of Asian countries, in a bid to boost regional trade and tourism.
The island's Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that, effective 1…
Taiwan’s second city targets cruise boost
Taiwan's second largest city, Kaohsiung, is hoping to receive more cruise ships and passengers in future, as a means of boosting its tourism industry.
Taiwan News reported a senior…
Paul Stevens Appointed as CEO, Accor Plus
Paul Stevens has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Accor Plus, AccorHotels' travel, dining and lifestyle program.
Paul commenced with AccorHotels in Australia in 1997, holding…
EVA’s latest cartoon jet takes off
EVA Air has unveiled the latest themed aircraft in its partnership with Japanese cartoon creator Sanrio.
Following the previous roll-out of EVA's Hello Kitty jets, the Taiwanese carrier…
Taipei’s airport rail link finally opens
The rail link between downtown Taipei and Taoyuan International Airport officially opens tomorrow (2 March 2017), more than a decade after construction started.
The new Airport MRT…
Asian air route updates: Tigerair Taiwan, Sichuan Airlines and more
Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan
Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea)
When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017
Who? Tigerair Taiwan
Why? Low-cost carrier…
Airlines team up on all Japan-Taiwan flights
The national carriers of Japan and Taiwan will start codesharing on all every flight they operate between the two countries.
Effective 21 February 2017, the partnership between Japan…
My 15 Minutes of Fame (and why Airbnb is Killing it)
In 2010, I was working on an update to our U.S. vacation rental market research, and one name kept popping up: Airbnb. I began digging in. The model was odd – people rent out their primary…
Tragedy as 32 tourists die in Taiwan
Tragedy struck in Taiwan on Monday night when a tour bus crash killed at least 32 people.
Channel NewsAsia reports that the bus, which was carrying 44 people including the driver and a…
500 people gather for New Year family photo
More than 500 people with the same ancestors gathered in China recently for a huge family photo.
UPI News reports that the group, made up of members of the Ren family, came together in…
Asian air route updates: Uzbekistan Airways, Jetstar, Tibet Airlines and more
New link between biggest cities in Uzbekistan and Pakistan
Where? Tashkent (Uzbekistan) to Lahore (Pakistan)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Uzbekistan Airways
Why?…
Taiwan sets new tourism record, despite Chinese slump
Taiwan welcomed a record number of international visitors in 2016.
New data from the Taiwan Tourism Bureau reveals that a total of 10.69 million travellers visited the island last…
EVA Air to retire Boeing 747s this year
EVA Air is accelerating the retirement of its Boeing 747 fleet, bringing forward the scheduled date of the final flight from October to August 2017.
The Taiwanese carrier currently…
Uber settles Taiwan row with new taxi service
Uber will form a new taxi-hailing service in Taiwan, following a compromise reached with the country's Transport Ministry.
The ride-hailing service had been in dispute with the Taiwanese…
Asian air route updates: Gulf Air, Vietjet and more
Gulf Air starts flying to Sri Lanka
Where? Manama (Bahrain) to Colombo (Sri Lanka)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Gulf Air
Why? Taking advantage of double-digit…
China Airlines upgrades Vienna service
China Airlines has deployed its newest long-haul aircraft on the Taipei-Vienna route.
The Airbus A350 aircraft will now operate the carrier’s three weekly flights to Austria's capital…
JAL-CAL partnership expands from 28 to 240 flights
Japan Airlines and China Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will significantly expand their codeshare agreement.
From mid-February 2017, the two carriers’…
China Airlines flies brand new jet to Amsterdam
China Airlines has started flying its latest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to Amsterdam.
The Taiwanese national carrier commenced a new non-stop service to the Netherlands in…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Edinburgh, Taipei, Florida and the Alps
Courtyard Edinburgh
Location: Converted from three terraced town houses in centre of Scotland’s capital city
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 240
Facilities: Restaurant and bar with outdoor…
Taipei’s new airport rail to check-in passengers
Passengers travelling on the new airport rail link to Taoyuan International Airport will be able to check-in at the railway station in downtown Taipei, it has been confirmed.
The…
EVA agrees to help boost Thai tourism industry
EVA Air has signed an agreement to help increase the number of North American visitor arrivals to Thailand.
The Taiwanese carrier has penned a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with…
Marriott adds second Aloft in Taiwan
Marriott International's push into Taiwan will continue next month, with the opening of a second Aloft hotel in the country.
The high-tech upper-midscale brand made its Taiwanese…
SkyTeam lures Chinese corporate flyers
SkyTeam has created a new programme aimed at attracting more Chinese corporate customers.
The new 'SkyTeam China Corporate Connection' product, which the alliance says is "fully…
Japan’s Fujita Kanko to open restaurant and hotel in Taipei
Fujita Kanko, the Japanese hospitality company, has unveiled plans to open a new restaurant in Taipei, ahead of the launch of its first Taiwanese hotel.
Scheduled to open on 9…
Air India gets connected to Taiwan
Air India has entered a new partnership that will provide its passengers with one-stop connections to Taipei.
Under the new codeshare agreement with EVA Air, which gets underway on 1…
AirAsia starts flying Philippines-Taiwan
AirAsia has launched its first two routes linking the Philippines with Taiwan.
The low-cost carrier's Philippine subsidiary started flying direct from Manila to Taipei on 21 November, and…
EVA unveils cracking new cartoon jet
EVA Air has expanded its partnership with Sanrio, the Japanese cartoon creator, with the launch of a new Gudetama-themed aircraft.
The colourful aircraft features both an exterior livery…
INNOVATION: Cathy Salit – Performance Breakthrough (part 1)
Performance Breakthrough: A Radical Approach to Success at Work
This is Part 1 of 2 of an interview with Cathy Salit. This interview is 51 minutes and it digs into the use of tactics that…
Troubled TransAsia Airways forced to close
TransAsia Airways, the Taiwanese carrier that suffered two fatal crashes in the space of eight months, has announced its closure.
The airline, which operated domestic and…
EVA adds sixth US destination
Taiwan’s EVA Air has continued to expand its presence in the US with the launch of flights to Chicago, its sixth destination in the country.
The new service took off for the first time on…
Vietjet spreads wings to Taiwan and Korea
Vietjet continues to expand its international network with the launch of three new routes to two countries: Taiwan and South Korea.
The first new route will commence on 30 October…
Face to face: Arthur Hsieh, director, Taiwan Tourism Bureau Singapore Office
How many Middle East visitors does Taiwan receive each year?
In 2015, Taiwan welcomed 1,04,39,785 tourists from across the globe and of these, around 200,000 were Muslim visitors and…
China Airlines joins A350 club
China Airlines has become the latest Asian carrier to take delivery of the new Airbus A350 aircraft.
Taiwan's national carrier welcomed its first A350 - an A350-900 model - on Friday,…
Taiwan promotes its halal credentials
Taiwan, rated the 10th best destination for Muslim travellers outside the Organization of Islamic Cooperation member states by Global Muslim Travel Index, is promoting its halal-friendly…
Vietjet takes off in Taiwan
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, will double its presence in Taiwan later this year with the launch of two new routes.
The expansion will start on 30 October 2016 with the…
Thailand to double visa-on-arrival fee
Thailand will double its visa-on-arrival fee from THB1,000 to THB2,000 (US$29 to US$58) next month.
The Nation reports that the new charge will come into effect on 27 September, and…
EVA to launch first Badtzu-Maru aircraft
Having already launched several Hello Kitty-themed aircraft, Taiwan's EVA Air is taking its partnership with cartoon creator Sanrio one step further, with the launch of its first ever…
HK Express adds second destination in Taiwan
HK Express is adding a second Taiwanese destination to its route map.
Located on the island's east coast, just over an hour’s flight from Hong Kong, Hualien joins Taichung in the…
Taiwan’s V Air to suspend operations
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, will cease to exist from 1 October 2016.
The airline, which is a subsidiary of TransAsia Airways, only started operating in December 2014, but…
Uber could be banned from Taiwan
Uber could be kicked out of Taiwan this month, Taiwan News reports.
The country's Investment Commission ruled this week that ride-sharing app misrepresented its business, calling…
EVA boosts Singapore route ahead of schedule
EVA Air has brought forward the date of its planned increase in services between Taipei and Singapore.
The Taiwanese carrier had initially intended to move to two daily flights on 10…
Plaza Premium opens first airport lounges in Taiwan
Plaza Premium Group, the independent airport lounge operator, has opened its first ever facilities in Taiwan, located at Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport.
Available to all…
Vietjet doubles up in Taiwan
Vietjet has launched its second route to Taiwan, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the Tainan, on the island's southwest coast.
The new service launched on Wednesday (22 June),…
EVA Air upgrades premium offerings
Taiwan’s EVA Air has unveiled a series of new offerings for its premium passengers.
International passengers flying in Royal Laurel, Premium Laurel and Business classes on EVA flights…
Taiwan Tourism looks to raise awareness in Middle East
The Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s Middle East office is adopting a two-pronged approach to capture the growing numbers from this region.
The tourism bureau held multi-city roadshows as a…
EVA adds more flights to Australia
Taiwan's EVA Air will expand its Australian operations later this year with the launch of additional flights to Brisbane.
Effective 4 October 2016, the airline will add three more…
China Airlines welcomes unique co-branded Boeing 777
China Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777 aircraft, which features the liveries of both the Taiwanese airline and the US planemaker.
The twin-aisle aircraft, which becomes…
EVA Air spreads wings across the Pacific
Taiwan's EVA Air will continue its expansion in North America in the coming months, with the launch of a brand new service to Chicago.
Effective 3 November 2016, the airline will launch…
Emirates’ A380 touches down in Taiwan
Emirates has launched two new routes using its Airbus A380 aircraft, including its first superjumbo service to Taiwan.
The inaugural A380 flight from Dubai to Taipei landed at Taoyuan…
Taiwan’s main airport shelves T4 project
Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport will not proceed with the development of its Terminal 4 project, the Central News Agency (CNA) reports.
The airport's operator, Taoyuan…
Vietjet adds more international routes from HCMC
Vietjet has confirmed plans to launch two new international routes from Ho Chi Minh City.
Commencing on 1 June 2016, the new HCMC-Kuala Lumpur route will operate daily, with flights…
Taiwan’s V Air arrives in the Philippines
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has launched its first flights to the Philippines.
The inaugural flight from Taipei to Manila touched down at the Philippine capital's Ninoy…
Hong Kong, Taiwan team up to target US tourists
Hong Kong and Taiwan have joined forces to entice more travellers to visit both destinations in the same trip.
The tourism boards of the two destinations, the Hong Kong Tourism Board…
Taiwan’s V Air flies to Tokyo
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has launched direct flights between Taipei and Tokyo.
The inaugural service departed Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on Friday night,…
Greek summer for China Airlines
China Airlines has unveiled plans to launch a new seasonal charter service to Greece.
Commencing on 3 June 2016, the Taiwanese carrier will operate the route once a week, with flights…
EVA launches fifth European route
EVA Air has launched a new direct flight to Istanbul, marking the airline's fifth destination in Europe.
The new long-haul service took off for the first time on 5 March 2016 and will…
Taiwan’s Regent Hotels returns to the US
Regent Hotels & Resorts will return to the US for the first time in 10 years following the signing of a new strategic partnership.
The Taipei-based company has partnered with…
Taiwan’s V Air flies to the Philippines
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first ever flights to the Philippines.
Commencing on 27 March 2016, the new Taipei-Manila service will operate…
Lucky Air links Taipei with Lijiang
Lucky Air, which is based in the southwest China's Yunnan province, is planning to launch the first ever direct flights between Taipei and the UNESCO-listed city of Lijiang.…
EVA Air to link Taipei with Istanbul
Taiwan's EVA Air has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Taipei and Istanbul.
Commencing on 5 March 2016, the airline will operate four weekly flights on the route.…
Marriott opens first Courtyard in Taiwan
Marriott International has launched its midscale Courtyard by Marriott hotel brand in Taiwan.
The new Courtyard by Marriott Taipei opened recently in the city's Nangang district.…
Cebu Pacific adds Russian routes in major international expansion
Cebu Pacific Air will launch its first flights to Russia, as part of a major international expansion plan.
The Philippines' Civil Aeronautics Board has granted the low-cost carrier a…
Emirates to fly A380 to Taipei
Emirates has revealed that it will launch the first scheduled Airbus A380 flights to Taipei next year.
Commencing on 1 May 2016, the Dubai-based carrier will upgrade its existing…
Tigerair Taiwan makes debut mainland China
Tigerair Taiwan launched its first ever flights to mainland China on Saturday.
The low-cost carrier's inaugural cross-Strait flight departed Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport on…
EVA adds more Singapore flights
Taiwan's EVA Air will increase the number of flights it operates to Singapore next year.
Effective 31 March 2016, the airline will add two more weekly services to its Taipei-Singapore…
Starwood opens second Four Points hotel in Taiwan
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has opened its second Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Taiwan.
The new Four Points by Sheraton Penghu becomes the first internationally-branded hotel in…
EVA Air confirms largest ever order
EVA Air today finalised the largest aircraft order in the history of Taiwanese aviation.
The deal with Boeing for up to 24 B787-10 Dreamliners and two B777-300ER aircraft is valued at…
Tigerair Taiwan pens GDS deal with Travelport
Tigerair Taiwan, the Taipei-based low-cost carrier, has signed a new GDS deal with Travelport.
The multi-year agreement will allow the airline's fares to be distributed to the travel…
Cathay opens new Taipei airport lounge
Cathay Pacific has opened a new lounge at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Located in the Departure Hall of Terminal 1, the Taipei facility follows the airline’s new lounge…
China Airlines to fly new Boeing 777 to Frankfurt
China Airlines started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on the Taipei-Frankfurt route this month.
This marks the first foray into Europe for the new…
Tigerair losses continue to narrow
Tigerair's financial position continued to improve in the quarter ending 30 September 2015, although it still suffered a net loss.
The low-cost carrier achieved a 12% year-on-year…
EVA Air to place US$8bn Boeing order
EVA Air has announced plans to purchase 26 new long-haul aircraft from Boeing, valued at more than US$8 billion.
The agreement, which is yet to be finalised, will see the Taiwanese…
Jetstar Japan targets Taiwan
Jetstar Japan will make a major move into Taiwan in the coming months, with the launch of three new routes to Taipei.
The low-cost carrier will launch flights to Taiwan's capital from…
Marriott makes debut in Taiwan
Marriott International has made its debut in Taiwan with the opening of the Taipei Marriott Hotel.
Located in the Dazhi area of Taipei, the 320-room hotel forms part of a new complex…
新西兰航空开始北美座椅巡展
新西兰航空（Air New Zealand）开始了北美洲一个月的巡回展示活动，展示其最新机上座椅。
这次“Pleased to Seat You”路演活动将来到美国和加拿大的7座城市，从9月14日持续到10月16日，活动参与者们将可以体验到新西兰航空翻新后的B777-200机型上提供的座椅体验。…
Swiss hotel group moves into Taiwan
Swiss International Hotels Group, which operates properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has taken its first steps into the Taiwanese hotel sector with the signing of a…
Cebu Pacific boosts international network with triple launch
Cebu Pacific Air will significantly expand its international network in December 2015, the launch of three new overseas routes from three different cities on the same day.
The triple…
MSC邮轮“抒情号”将开启上海母港航季
世界最大私人邮轮机构MSC邮轮将为中国游客重新翻修其“抒情号”，并将开启首个以中国为母港的航季。
MSC邮轮和中国凯撒旅游新签订了一份战略协议，MSC“抒情号”（Lirica）将从明年5月开始以上海为母港进行航行。…
8月越南游客到达人次上涨
越南旅游业的复兴在8月得到了继续。
根据越南国家旅游局（VNAT）的最新数据显示，8月份国际旅客人数上升了7.5%至664985人次。这是连续第二个月同比增长，虽然去年此时的旅游业已经出现极大的低靡趋势。…
EVA breaks new ground in Asia with Amadeus
Taiwan's EVA Air has become the first Asian airline to adopt the Amadeus Altéa Revenue Management Suite.
The new system, which is aimed at supporting the airline’s international…
Taiwan’s V Air launches flights to Korea
V Air, the Taiwanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first flights to South Korea.
Commencing on 24 August, the airline will initially operate twice weekly flights…
Taiwan welcomes almost 5m arrivals in first half
Taiwan welcomed 4.99 million overseas visitors in the first half of 2015, 3.4% more than the same period last year.
Data released by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau reveals that the country…
China Airlines expands in Oceania
Taiwan's China Airlines will add Melbourne to its route map in October.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights (departing every Tuesday, Friday…
Emirates deploys one-off A380 to Taiwan
Emirates recently announced its intent to operate a one-off service its Airbus A380 aircraft to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
A ceremony witnessed the attendance of Fan…
联合国呼吁旅游业帮助发展中国家
联合国正在向全世界呼吁对发展中国家更多的投资和旅游业的发展项目。
在埃塞俄比亚首都亚的斯亚贝巴举行的第三届联合国发展筹资大会上，Tabeb Rifai，世界旅游组织（UNWTO）总秘书表示，旅游业在国际筹资中做的很不够，需要更多的投资来最大化旅游业的能力并降低贫困率。…
Scoot expands Asian network with two new routes
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, has added two new Asian cities to its route map: Osaka and Kaohsiung.
The airline started flying to Osaka on 8 July, when flight TZ298…
China Airlines deploys new Boeing 777 to San Francisco
China Airlines has started operating its newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on the Taipei-San Francisco route.
The brand new twin-aisle aircraft offers 358 seats in…
IATA发布季度航空安全表现报告 飞行安全显著改善
国际航空运输协会（IATA）近日发布了今年1月至3月的季度航空安全表现报告。
本年第一季度，国际航空业飞机事故率为0.38（按每一百万次航班中发生的飞机全毁来计算），这代表每260万趟航班中会有一次事故。
这一表现比五年来（2010-2014）的平均率0.45要低，2014年全年率为0.23，是航空史里事故发生率最低的一年。…
Taiwan to overhaul railways
Taiwan's government has unveiled plans to spend almost TW$100 billion (US$3.2bn) over the next 10 years upgrading the country's rail network.
The China News Agency reports that…
EVA to fly Hello Kitty jet to Singapore
EVA Air will fly its latest Hello Kitty aircraft to Singapore this summer.
From June 2015, the special Boeing 777-300ER will be deployed on the Taipei-Singapore route three times a week…
Scoot adds second route to Taiwan
Scoot will launch flights to Kaohsiung this summer, marking the airline's second destination in Taiwan.
Commencing on 9 July 2015, the Singaporean low-cost carrier will operate three…
Turkish delight for Asian travellers
Turkish Airlines has expanded its operations in Asia Pacific with the launch of brand new services to Taipei and Manila.
Flights to the Philippine capital commenced today, Monday 30…
Amadeus secures major China Airlines deal
Amadeus has strengthened its position in the Taiwanese market following the signing of a major new deal with China Airlines.
The new agreement will see Taiwan's national carrier adopt…
EVA adds more Japanese flights
EVA Air will expand its operations in Japan next month, with the launch of a new service to Fukuoka and extra flights on existing routes.
Commencing on 31 March 2015, the new service…
Priceline partners with Travelport in Asia
Travelport has sealed a new partnership with Hong Kong-based Hutchison-Priceline, which operates the Priceline.com online travel brand in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan.
Under the…
Turkish to add Taipei and Manila flights
Turkish Airlines is expanding its operations in the Asia Pacific with the launch of brand new services to Taipei and Manila.
Commencing on 30 March 2015, the airline will operate…
China Airlines flies new B777 to New York
China Airlines has started flying its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to New York.
Effective this month, the new long-haul aircraft will operate three weekly flights between…
Many dead as passenger plane crashes into Taipei river – updated
At least 31 people died yesterday when a passenger aircraft crashed into Taipei's Keelung River.
The TransAsia Airways flight hit a road bridge before plunging into the river on…
Taiwan’s Ambassador adds second amba hotel in Taipei
Taiwan's Ambassador Hotels & Restaurants has unveiled plans for its second amba hotel.
Scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2015, the amba Taipei Zhongshan will mark a modern…
HK Express ramps up flight frequencies
HK Express will add 18 more weekly flights to its schedules over the coming months.
From early February 2015, the Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier will add more services to Japan,…
New budget airline takes off in Taiwan
Taiwan's newest low-cost carrier, V Air, launched its maiden flight today, connecting Taipei with Bangkok.
The new airline, which is a subsidiary of Taiwan’s third largest carrier,…
EVA adds Houston to US network
EVA Air will continue the rapid expansion of its trans-Pacific operations next year with the launch of a new route to Houston.
Commencing on 19 June 2015, the Taiwanese airline will…
VietJet embarks on Taiwanese growth plan
VietJet Air is eying Taiwan as its new growth market, with the launch of a new service between Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Taipei, and plans to add several more routes to the country.…
SIA goes trans-Pacific with EVA
Singapore Airlines has expanded its codeshare agreement with EVA Air, to offer more trans-Pacific connections to North America.
Under the new deal, SIA will place its 'SQ' code on…
China Airlines flies new B777 to LA
China Airlines has deployed its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the Taipei-Los Angeles route.
The new aircraft comes equipped with 358 seats, including 40 flat-bed seats in a…
Taiwan’s V Air flies to Thailand
Taiwan's new low-cost carrier, V Air, is launching flights to Thailand.
The airline, which is a subsidiary of TransAsia Airways, will commence services from Taipei to Bangkok on 17…
Asia Cruise Fund expands to Hainan, Philippines
The Asia Cruise Fund, which was launched by Taiwan and Hong Kong to drive investment in the Asian cruise industry, has added two new members - the Philippines and the Chinese island province…
Tigerair Taiwan eyes mainland China
Tigerair Taiwan could soon spread its wings to mainland China, having applied for permission to launch its first cross-Strait routes.
The new low-cost carrier, which commenced…
China Airlines unveils new lounge concept
China Airlines has launched its new VIP lounge at Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport.
The new lounge is based on the design of a classical Chinese garden and reflects the…
Hello Kitty lands in Paris
EVA Air's Hello Kitty jet has landed in Paris, marking the themed aircraft’s debut in Europe.
The special edition Boeing 777-300ER touched down at the French capital’s Charles de…
China Airlines expands US network with Virgin
China Airlines (CAL) has formed a new partnership intended to offer passengers a greater range of destinations in the US.
The Taiwanese carrier has signed a codeshare agreement with…
VieJet connects HCMC and Taipei
VietJet will launch flights between Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Taipei this winter.
Commencing 14 December, VietJet will operate five round trips with a flight capacity of 1,800 seats…
EVA to fly Hello Kitty plane to Paris
Passengers flying between Taipei and Paris will soon be able to make their journey a little bit more cute, following the deployment of EVA Air's Hello Kitty aircraft on the route.
The…
China Airlines unveils new ‘premium business class’
China Airlines (CAL) has unveiled the design of its new 'premium business class' cabins, that will be featured onboard its new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The new cabin will…
Taiwan’s first LCCs prepare to launch
Taiwan is on the verge of a budget air travel revolution, as the country's first ever low-cost carriers prepare to take off.
The country's first budget airline, Tigerair Taiwan,…
