Taiwan Participates in Miami Ocean Trade Cruise Exhibition to Attract Fly-and-Cruise International Passengers
Taiwan is participating in the '2026 Seatrade Cruise Global' exhibition in Miami, aiming to attract international passengers who travel to or stop in Taiwan via 'Fly+Cruise' (air and sea) packages, under the new 'Taiwan Hundred Ways' promotional framework. Taiwan, located in the heart of Asia, boasts extensive flight connections and international-standard port facilities, making it an ideal hub for 'Fly+Cruise' itineraries. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau is offering subsidies based on port call duration to encourage increased cruise ship calls and the development of 'Fly+Cruise' business.
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Taiwan is participating in the '2026 Seatrade Cruise Global' exhibition in Miami, USA, with its 'Taiwan Hundred Ways' new promotional framework, aiming to attract more international passengers who arrive in or stop over in Taiwan via combined air and cruise travel ('Fly+Cruise'). The 2026 Seatrade Cruise Global exhibition is being held from April 13th to 16th at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Taiwan pavilion, conceptualized around the character '門' (door), symbolizes Taiwan's important position as a gateway for regional Asian routes and 'Fly+Cruise' tourism solutions. The exhibition, themed 'Taiwan: The Surprising Endless Charm,' showcases Taiwan's rich and diverse tourism appeal through various themes, immersive journeys, and shared experiences. Currently, Taiwan has over 180 direct flights weekly with North America. Combined with Taiwan's port facilities that meet international standards, efficient port operations, and passenger customs clearance, it serves as the best location for 'air + ship' itinerary planning. Su Youxuan, secretary of the International Affairs Section of the Tourism Bureau, stated that Taiwan's central location in Asia makes it an ideal hub for regional route planning. With its comprehensive air connectivity, high-standard port infrastructure, and seamless integration of homeport operations with 'Fly+Cruise' packages, Taiwan offers a practical and attractive growth platform for cruise partners. To support its cruise industry partners, the Tourism Bureau is promoting several exclusive measures to encourage an increase in port calls and the development of 'Fly+Cruise' business. International cruise operators whose ships call at Taiwan with overseas passengers for over 12 hours can receive a subsidy of up to $15,000 USD per voyage. For shorter stops, the subsidy can be up to $7,500 USD. For 'Fly+Cruise' itineraries, the Tourism Bureau also offers up to $10 USD to international passengers for itineraries that include Taiwan as a port of call.