Taipei Tourism Expo Kicks Off; Minister Chen Shih-kai Promotes Danjiang Bridge Tourism

Central News Agency (Taipei, 22nd) The Taipei Tourism Expo opened today, attracting large crowds. Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Shih-kai not only joked during his speech that he would definitely spend money, but also took the opportunity to promote the newly opened Danjiang Bridge, inviting travel agencies to organize tours to the new national landmark to enjoy the scenery and create new travel experiences.

The 20th Taipei Tourism Expo (TTE) is being held at the Taipei World Trade Center from today until the 25th. With the summer travel peak approaching and global travel demand rising, Chen Yi-hsuan, Chairman of the Taipei Association of Travel Agents, stated at the opening ceremony that the scale of this year's exhibition has reached a new high, bringing together nearly 380 domestic and international travel brands, 12 overseas tourism units, 5 major airlines, and over 20 local governments and tourism organizations.

Chen Yi-hsuan noted that this year's slogan is 'Connecting Wonders, Explore the World,' emphasizing that travel is no longer just about moving to a single destination but a lifestyle. She hopes every traveler can find their own wonderful journey at TTE.

Chen Shih-kai pointed out that Taiwan's domestic tourism output has been growing year by year, and the country has transformed from relying on a single market to becoming a diverse tourism nation. The participation of many overseas teams demonstrates Taiwan's soft power in tourism, and the passion and spending power of Taiwanese travelers show that 'Taiwanese people are truly happy.'

Chen Shih-kai stated that the tourism expo is not just for exchange, but more importantly, 'everyone needs to open for business and make a fortune.' He revealed that he had previously entrusted the Tourism Administration to buy accommodation vouchers for ministry employees and that he 'will definitely spend money later.'

Chen Shih-kai pointed out that in addition to continuously striving to improve Taiwan's tourism quality, the Tourism Administration must also ensure the safety and insurance of all citizens traveling abroad, adding that 'the government will work hard on this part.'

Regarding the Danjiang Bridge connecting Tamsui and Bali in New Taipei City, which officially opened on May 12, Chen Shih-kai took the opportunity to promote it to travel agents and guests. He pointed out that the Danjiang Bridge is not only a transportation project but also an important national tourism resource, hoping that everyone can team up with the Tourism Administration to visit the bridge to see the sunrise, sunset, and night views, creating new travel itineraries.

At this year's expo, China Airlines created a 'World Portal' interactive experience with an AI immersive zone, offering up to 19% off all routes. EVA Air launched 12% off selected flights for new North American routes, and Tigerair Taiwan is offering one-way tickets starting from NT$1,199 for Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia routes.

As for travel agencies, the organizers stated that in addition to the return of 'under NT$10,000' overseas travel packages, high-end long-haul and themed travel have also significantly warmed up. Ezfly is offering 'buy one get one free' for Kyushu, and Life Tour is offering a 4-day Busan and Gyeongju trip for NT$8,999. Lion Travel has launched a 'Global Railway Zone' for the first time, and the Disney Adventure cruise ship, scheduled to launch in Singapore in 2026, has already started booking summer products.