Summer Tour Prices for Japan Unchanged; Thailand's Visa-Free Day Adjustment Has No Impact
The Travel Quality Assurance Association (TQAA) announced on the 21st that despite rising costs from fuel surcharges and tourism taxes, tour package prices to Japan, a favorite destination for Taiwanese tourists, will not increase this summer (July-September) compared to the same period last year, as operators are absorbing the extra costs. An adjustment to Thailand's visa-free days will also not affect group travelers. However, prices for long-haul destinations like the United States and Europe are expected to rise by 5% to 10% due to factors like fuel costs and the World Cup. The TQAA estimates that Taiwan's total outbound tourist numbers could exceed 20 million this year.
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The Travel Quality Assurance Association (TQAA) stated that for Japan, the most beloved destination for Taiwanese travelers, tour prices for the summer holidays will not be raised compared to the same period last year, as operators are absorbing increased costs such as fuel surcharges and higher tourism taxes. Additionally, changes to Thailand's visa-free policy will not affect group tour passengers.
The Republic of China Travel Quality Assurance Association held a press conference today to announce reasonable prices for various tour routes from July to September this year. At the event, Pai Chung-jen, chairman of the TQAA's Tour Price Reference Committee, said that based on the number of travelers so far, it is estimated that the total number of outbound tourists this year could exceed 20 million.
Regarding Japan, the top choice for Taiwanese tourists, Japan route committee member Liao Pei-yuan stated that costs for operators have increased by approximately NT$3,000 to NT$4,000 due to factors like rising airfares driven by fuel costs, increased prices for hotels and buses in Japan, and the hike in Japan's departure tax from 1,000 yen (about NT$198) to 3,000 yen (about NT$595) starting July 1st.
However, Liao pointed out that because operators are packaging tours with lower profit margins by using business-style boutique hotels and increasing the number of self-catered meals, summer tour prices for Japan have not increased compared to the same period last year. For a 5-day trip, summer tour prices for Kyushu are between NT$33,900 and NT$48,900; Tokyo tours are between NT$35,900 and NT$57,900; and Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe tours are between NT$35,900 and NT$52,900.
In the South Korean travel market, Korea route committee member Chen Tung-lung said that tour prices from July to September are flat compared to last year. This is mainly because an increase in flight availability has offset rising labor costs, and a favorable exchange rate has stabilized related costs. Tour prices for various regions in the third quarter range from about NT$14,800 to NT$36,000.
For Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, committee member Ling Jung-chun noted that due to an increase in the aviation fuel surcharge, airfares to most countries have risen by about 5% to 10%. Although Thailand will adjust its visa-free days, it will have no impact as group tours are typically 5 to 7 days long.
Regarding Vietnam, Indochina Peninsula committee member Tsai Cheng-ting said that prices for Northern Vietnam are flat compared to the same period last year, while prices for Central Vietnam have decreased by about 5% to 10%. For the popular Phu Quoc Island, four-star tour packages have seen a price drop of about 20%, and five-star packages have been reduced by 5%.
Long-haul destinations such as the United States and Europe have all seen tour price increases compared to the same period last year due to factors like rising fuel costs, the World Cup, and the Middle East conflict.
Americas route committee member Lee Ying-ming said that with the World Cup starting at the end of June, prices already began to rise at the end of the second quarter. Combined with increased fuel, hotel, and bus costs, tour prices have surged by 8% to 10%. Europe route committee member Chen Jung-hsin said that Europe has been affected by exchange rate fluctuations and rising local costs for hotels, dining, and transportation, leading to significantly higher costs than in previous years and an overall tour price increase of 5% to 8% compared to last year.
The TQAA pointed out that tours to Central Asia and Africa have increased by 2% to 23% compared to the same period last year. Tours to Australia and New Zealand have also seen prices rise by over 10% due to adjustments in airfare structures and a spillover effect from Eurasian routes.
For domestic travel, domestic travel committee member Chen Shih-ting said that due to increases in accommodation, tour bus, and personnel costs, overall tour prices have grown by 3% compared to last year.
Additionally, with several Chinese airlines soon to launch routes such as Taichung-Chengdu and Taichung-Qingdao, TQAA Standing Vice Chairman Liu Yi-liang said that he not only looks forward to the new routes but, given the growth in the cross-strait travel market, also hopes the ban on group tours can be lifted to allow for group travel exchanges.
The Republic of China Travel Quality Assurance Association held a press conference today to announce reasonable prices for various tour routes from July to September this year. At the event, Pai Chung-jen, chairman of the TQAA's Tour Price Reference Committee, said that based on the number of travelers so far, it is estimated that the total number of outbound tourists this year could exceed 20 million.
Regarding Japan, the top choice for Taiwanese tourists, Japan route committee member Liao Pei-yuan stated that costs for operators have increased by approximately NT$3,000 to NT$4,000 due to factors like rising airfares driven by fuel costs, increased prices for hotels and buses in Japan, and the hike in Japan's departure tax from 1,000 yen (about NT$198) to 3,000 yen (about NT$595) starting July 1st.
However, Liao pointed out that because operators are packaging tours with lower profit margins by using business-style boutique hotels and increasing the number of self-catered meals, summer tour prices for Japan have not increased compared to the same period last year. For a 5-day trip, summer tour prices for Kyushu are between NT$33,900 and NT$48,900; Tokyo tours are between NT$35,900 and NT$57,900; and Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe tours are between NT$35,900 and NT$52,900.
In the South Korean travel market, Korea route committee member Chen Tung-lung said that tour prices from July to September are flat compared to last year. This is mainly because an increase in flight availability has offset rising labor costs, and a favorable exchange rate has stabilized related costs. Tour prices for various regions in the third quarter range from about NT$14,800 to NT$36,000.
For Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, committee member Ling Jung-chun noted that due to an increase in the aviation fuel surcharge, airfares to most countries have risen by about 5% to 10%. Although Thailand will adjust its visa-free days, it will have no impact as group tours are typically 5 to 7 days long.
Regarding Vietnam, Indochina Peninsula committee member Tsai Cheng-ting said that prices for Northern Vietnam are flat compared to the same period last year, while prices for Central Vietnam have decreased by about 5% to 10%. For the popular Phu Quoc Island, four-star tour packages have seen a price drop of about 20%, and five-star packages have been reduced by 5%.
Long-haul destinations such as the United States and Europe have all seen tour price increases compared to the same period last year due to factors like rising fuel costs, the World Cup, and the Middle East conflict.
Americas route committee member Lee Ying-ming said that with the World Cup starting at the end of June, prices already began to rise at the end of the second quarter. Combined with increased fuel, hotel, and bus costs, tour prices have surged by 8% to 10%. Europe route committee member Chen Jung-hsin said that Europe has been affected by exchange rate fluctuations and rising local costs for hotels, dining, and transportation, leading to significantly higher costs than in previous years and an overall tour price increase of 5% to 8% compared to last year.
The TQAA pointed out that tours to Central Asia and Africa have increased by 2% to 23% compared to the same period last year. Tours to Australia and New Zealand have also seen prices rise by over 10% due to adjustments in airfare structures and a spillover effect from Eurasian routes.
For domestic travel, domestic travel committee member Chen Shih-ting said that due to increases in accommodation, tour bus, and personnel costs, overall tour prices have grown by 3% compared to last year.
Additionally, with several Chinese airlines soon to launch routes such as Taichung-Chengdu and Taichung-Qingdao, TQAA Standing Vice Chairman Liu Yi-liang said that he not only looks forward to the new routes but, given the growth in the cross-strait travel market, also hopes the ban on group tours can be lifted to allow for group travel exchanges.
FAQ
今年暑假日本旅遊團費為何沒有上漲？
根據品保協會的說法，儘管有機票、飯店及離境稅等成本增加約新台幣3000至4000元，但旅遊業者透過使用商務型精品飯店、增加自理餐等方式自行吸收成本，壓低利潤以維持團費與去年同期持平。
泰國免簽天數調整對台灣旅客有何影響？
對團體旅客沒有影響。因為台灣赴泰國的團體行程大多為5至7天，在免簽天數調整的範圍內，所以不受影響。
哪些旅遊路線的團費在暑假期間會上漲？
長程線路如美洲、歐洲、中亞非及紐澳的團費均上漲。美洲線因世足賽及燃油費等因素調漲8%至10%；歐洲線因匯率及各項成本墊高，成長5%至8%；中亞非成長2%至23%；紐澳線則上漲超過10%。
今年暑假日本各主要地區的5天團費大約是多少？
九州地區的暑假團費約在新台幣3萬3900元至4萬8900元；東京地區約在3萬5900元至5萬7900元；京阪神地區則約為3萬5900元至5萬2900元。
品保協會對於兩岸旅遊有何期待？
品保協會常務副理事長劉奕樑表示，隨著多家中國籍航空開航台中至成都、青島等航線，期待不只開闢航線，更希望能解除禁團令，讓兩岸的團體旅遊可以開放交流。