Taiwan Tourism Administration Releases Travel Agency Operations Report; One Agency Suspended
The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications released the latest operational status of travel agencies for the first five months of the year on June 5. Wei Shun Travel Agency was ordered to suspend operations for three months due to abnormal financial and business conditions and bounced checks. Seven other agencies had their licenses revoked, eight applied for dissolution, and 41 remain suspended. The administration urges the public to choose legal travel agencies.
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The Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) released the latest operational status of travel agencies for the period from January 1 to May 31, 2026 (115th year of the Republic of China) on June 5. Wei Shun Travel Agency was ordered to suspend its travel agency business for three months due to abnormal financial and business conditions that made it unable to fulfill contractual obligations, in accordance with Article 54, Paragraph 2 of the Development of Tourism Ordinance and Article 18 of the Administrative Penalty Act.
According to the administration, Wei Shun Travel Agency had six checks dishonored due to insufficient funds within one year and was listed as a refused account holder by the check clearing house effective June 5, 2026. The public is advised to be cautious. Harmony Travel Agency appeared on the list of travel agencies whose security deposits were seized or executed in 2026.
Seven travel agencies had their licenses revoked or canceled, including Ching Hsiang Travel Agency and Tsaotun Travel Agency. Eight travel agencies, including Le Pi Travel Agency and Yong Feng Lu Travel Agency, were approved for dissolution. Forty-one travel agencies, including Dah Horng Travel Agency and Meet International Transport Travel Agency, remain in suspension.
The Tourism Administration reminds the public that when planning domestic or international group tours, purchasing international air tickets, or cruise products, the primary task is to ensure the legality of the business. Travelers should choose a legal travel agency with a valid license and check the list of qualified practitioners, tour leaders, and tour guides on the administration's website. Before signing a contract, travelers should carefully read the terms of the standardized tour contract, confirm the items included and excluded in the tour price, ensure the payment account belongs to the travel agency, request a receipt, and consider purchasing travel insurance and trip cancellation insurance as needed.
According to the administration, Wei Shun Travel Agency had six checks dishonored due to insufficient funds within one year and was listed as a refused account holder by the check clearing house effective June 5, 2026. The public is advised to be cautious. Harmony Travel Agency appeared on the list of travel agencies whose security deposits were seized or executed in 2026.
Seven travel agencies had their licenses revoked or canceled, including Ching Hsiang Travel Agency and Tsaotun Travel Agency. Eight travel agencies, including Le Pi Travel Agency and Yong Feng Lu Travel Agency, were approved for dissolution. Forty-one travel agencies, including Dah Horng Travel Agency and Meet International Transport Travel Agency, remain in suspension.
The Tourism Administration reminds the public that when planning domestic or international group tours, purchasing international air tickets, or cruise products, the primary task is to ensure the legality of the business. Travelers should choose a legal travel agency with a valid license and check the list of qualified practitioners, tour leaders, and tour guides on the administration's website. Before signing a contract, travelers should carefully read the terms of the standardized tour contract, confirm the items included and excluded in the tour price, ensure the payment account belongs to the travel agency, request a receipt, and consider purchasing travel insurance and trip cancellation insurance as needed.