Taiwan Sees Record Tourism Deficit in First Five Months of 2024
Taiwan has recorded its largest tourism deficit ever. Between January and May this year, there were more than 6.7 million departures but only 3.2 million arrivals. Industry voices say the government should do more to promote travel in Taiwan, including more reasonably priced options for international tourists.
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00:00Taiwan saw its biggest tourism deficit ever in the first 5 months of this year, with double
00:06the number of international departures as arrivals.
00:10Between January and May, there were 6.7 million trips abroad, but only 3.2 million visits
00:15to Taiwan.
00:16There was a similar deficit last year.
00:19Travel to and from Taiwan slowed to nearly a standstill during the pandemic, a huge drop
00:24from 2019 when arrivals were about two-thirds of departures.
00:29Tourism professionals warn that Taiwan's tourism outlook is bleak.
00:32They say the government should do more to promote affordable travel options in the country.