Domestic Travel Subsidies Expected to Launch by September; Birthday Accommodation Lottery of NT$1,200 in August
The Tourism Administration plans a domestic travel subsidy program with a total budget of approximately NT$3.46 billion, expected to launch by September. A lottery for a NT$1,200 birthday accommodation subsidy will be held in August, with weekday accommodation discounts up to NT$2,000.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Yu Xiaohan, Taipei, 10th) Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Shih-kai stated today that if the budget for domestic travel subsidies passes the legislature by July, implementation will begin in August. Tourism Administration Director-General Chen Yu-hsiu explained that if the budget passes in July, a lottery for birthday accommodation subsidies can be held in August, with the subsidy program launching in September.
To encourage travel on weekdays, the Tourism Administration has planned five major incentive programs: weekday accommodation discounts of up to NT$2,000, a NT$1,200 birthday accommodation subsidy, amusement park stay incentives, corporate employee domestic travel rewards, and Taiwan PASS discounts. For international marketing, four programs are planned: incentives for repeat international visitors, incentives for international visitors attending conventions and exhibitions, incentives for international incentive travel groups, and support for international benchmark concerts.
The related subsidy funds are included in the "Tourism Dual-Wheel Drive Program" budget, totaling approximately NT$3.46 billion. Minister Chen Shih-kai, speaking before a meeting of the Transportation Committee of the Legislative Yuan, said that domestic travel subsidies are a policy eagerly anticipated by many citizens. The original hope was to implement it in January, but unfortunately the budget has not yet been reviewed and passed by the Legislative Yuan.
Chen said he is closely monitoring the budget review progress and hopes to begin implementation within one month of the budget's passage. If the budget passes in July, implementation can begin in August; if it passes in August, implementation will start in September.
Chen stated that the implementation timeline depends on when the budget is passed. Since the summer vacation is a peak season, the overall situation will be evaluated. However, the birthday accommodation subsidy can be promoted first, allowing the public to participate in the lottery as soon as possible.
Tourism Administration Director-General Chen Yu-hsiu added that if the budget passes by July, related travel subsidy operations can begin in August. For example, the birthday accommodation subsidy lottery can be held in August, but the public will not be able to use it until September.
Chen said that all eligible citizens across Taiwan will have a chance to win the birthday accommodation subsidy. The Tourism Administration needs three weeks to one month for registration and lottery processing, and the public will also have time to plan their trips. (Editor: Wu Su-rou) 1150610
To encourage travel on weekdays, the Tourism Administration has planned five major incentive programs: weekday accommodation discounts of up to NT$2,000, a NT$1,200 birthday accommodation subsidy, amusement park stay incentives, corporate employee domestic travel rewards, and Taiwan PASS discounts. For international marketing, four programs are planned: incentives for repeat international visitors, incentives for international visitors attending conventions and exhibitions, incentives for international incentive travel groups, and support for international benchmark concerts.
The related subsidy funds are included in the "Tourism Dual-Wheel Drive Program" budget, totaling approximately NT$3.46 billion. Minister Chen Shih-kai, speaking before a meeting of the Transportation Committee of the Legislative Yuan, said that domestic travel subsidies are a policy eagerly anticipated by many citizens. The original hope was to implement it in January, but unfortunately the budget has not yet been reviewed and passed by the Legislative Yuan.
Chen said he is closely monitoring the budget review progress and hopes to begin implementation within one month of the budget's passage. If the budget passes in July, implementation can begin in August; if it passes in August, implementation will start in September.
Chen stated that the implementation timeline depends on when the budget is passed. Since the summer vacation is a peak season, the overall situation will be evaluated. However, the birthday accommodation subsidy can be promoted first, allowing the public to participate in the lottery as soon as possible.
Tourism Administration Director-General Chen Yu-hsiu added that if the budget passes by July, related travel subsidy operations can begin in August. For example, the birthday accommodation subsidy lottery can be held in August, but the public will not be able to use it until September.
Chen said that all eligible citizens across Taiwan will have a chance to win the birthday accommodation subsidy. The Tourism Administration needs three weeks to one month for registration and lottery processing, and the public will also have time to plan their trips. (Editor: Wu Su-rou) 1150610
FAQ
Who is eligible for the domestic travel subsidy?
All eligible citizens across Taiwan are eligible.
How does the birthday accommodation lottery work?
The Tourism Administration will set a registration period of 3 weeks to 1 month and hold a lottery.
When can the subsidy be used?
After the subsidy program starts in September, the birthday accommodation subsidy can be used after the lottery.