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Taiwan ramps up its tourism efforts, starting in Thailand

Chadamas Chinmaneevong

Photo Caption: Built in 1738, the Longshan Temple features a roof with multiple eaves and exquisitely carved pillars and beams. Listed as a Class 2 historical site, it is the best preserved temple of its time in Taiwan.  

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It’s not just Western countries looking to benefit from the blooming Asian market, and Taiwan is smart to focus its efforts with competition abound.

Like many countries, Taiwan is aggressively promoting tourism again despite the global economic recession. Thailand is an interesting market for Taiwan because the number of Thai visitors is expected to grow by at least 10% this year. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau forecasts the number of Thai tourists visiting Taiwan will be 107,483 this year, up from 97,712 last year. It also expects Thai arrivals to reach 250,000 in the next few years. The bureau recently organised a familiarisation trip for 38 Thai

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