TAIPEI (Taiwan News)—In line with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ latest measure granting visa-free entry for visitors from the Philippines, Taipei City’s Department of Information and Tourism (TPEDOIT) has said in a recent news release that it will step up its campaign to lure tourists from the Southeast Asian country.
The Philippines, with a large middle class population, is only two hours by flight to Taiwan. Taipei’s gastronomic appeal, diverse tourist resources, shopping environment, plus the visa-free agreements will add to the attractiveness of the island’s capital for Filipinos planning oversea travel, according to TPEDOIT Commissioner Chien Yu-yen (簡余晏).
Taking advantage of growing online marketing opportunities, TPEDOIT has launched a project inviting bloggers of the Southeast Asian country’s well-known social networking website “Our Awesome Planet” to shoot short footages promoting travel in Taipei. Our Awesome Plant, a popular travel guide, will offer Filipinos information on Taipei’s food and recreations, TPEDOIT said.
Philippine bloggers visit a temple in Taipei. (Photo courtesy of TPEDOIT).
According to statistics released by Taiwan’s Tourism Bureau, 181,850 tourist from the Philippines visited Taiwan between January and August, a 71% rise on a year-on-year basis. The relaxation of visa rules is expected to draw more tourists from the archipelago.
