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Taiwan Tourism Bureau is now known as Taiwan Tourism Administration

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On September 15, 2023, Taiwan’s tourism sector reached a significant milestone as it transitioned from being a Bureau to a full-fledged Administration.

Chou Yung-Hui, the former bureau chief, has been appointed as the first Director-General of the newly formed Taiwan Tourism Administration. This change reflects the Taiwanese government’s commitment to further enhancing the country’s tourism industry.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communications has expressed its confidence in Chou Yung-Hui’s leadership and vision for Taiwan’s tourism sector. One of the ambitious goals set for the Administration is to attract a total of 12 million visitors to Taiwan in 2024. This indicates the government’s dedication to promoting Taiwan as a premier destination for travelers from around the world.

To celebrate this significant development, the Taiwan the Lucky Land Campaign has introduced a new pre-paid card prize for participants. The campaign is designed for independent travelers (FITs) planning trips to Taiwan. Participants have the chance to win prizes valued at NT$5,000, which is approximately equivalent to S$210. These prizes can be used within Taiwan and are available for participants until June 30, 2025.

To qualify for the Taiwan the Lucky Land Campaign, participants must meet specific criteria, including holding foreign (non-ROC) passports, planning to stay in Taiwan for a duration of 3 to 90 days, not being part of tour groups, and not applying for any group-related ROC travel incentives. This campaign aims to attract and reward individual travelers who wish to explore Taiwan independently, promoting a diverse and immersive experience of the country.

The prizes offered in the campaign come in the form of a pre-paid (E-ticket) card or a set of accommodation vouchers. These prizes are valid for up to 90 days after issuance, providing flexibility for winners to use them during their travels in Taiwan.

The elevation of Taiwan’s tourism sector to an Administration, along with initiatives like the Taiwan the Lucky Land Campaign, underscores the country’s commitment to providing exceptional experiences to visitors and fostering tourism growth in the years ahead. With Chou Yung-Hui at the helm, Taiwan’s tourism industry is poised for exciting developments and increased international recognition.

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Agreement promotes inbound tourism to China while expanding exciting experiences—and trusted payments—for travelers

Mastercard and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism have announced the relaunch of Priceless Beijing during a ceremony at the Zhengyici Peking Opera Theatre. Underscoring the power of public-private partnership to enhance tourism, the organizations signed their third cooperation agreement since 2012. This agreement reaffirms their shared dedication to delivering unforgettable Priceless Experiences for inbound travelers to China.

Priceless Beijing is an extension of Mastercard’s global Priceless platform . Cardholders around the world have access to hundreds of dynamically curated, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in 30+ premier destinations. With this relaunch, visitors to Beijing can enjoy Priceless Experiences at the iconic Great Wall, the Peking Opera, and King’s Joy, the first Michelin Green Star and three-Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant in China, and more.

Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Mastercard said: “Connecting people to their passions, their purpose and each other is our focus at Mastercard, and nothing bridges cultures as powerfully as travel. We are thrilled to partner with the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism to relaunch Priceless Beijing, unlocking unforgettable experiences for countless future visitors to this captivating city.”

At the ceremony,  Yang Shuo, Director-General of Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism , highlighted the steps that Beijing has taken to boost inbound tourism. “These include improving the experience for travelers by updating the tourism portal website and optimizing payment services across the dining, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, entertainment, healthcare, and education sectors. By partnering with Mastercard to appeal to tourist preferences for lifestyle experiences, digital communications, self-service options and more, we look forward to further developing Beijing as a premier tourism and retail destination for travelers around the world.”

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According to Mastercard’s 2024 Travel Trends report, global tourism is booming: nine out of the last 10 record-setting spending days in the global cruise and airline industries occurred this year. The Mastercard Economics Institute anticipates this will continue as we enter the busy travel season and consumers around the world prioritize meaningful experiences like travel.

Building on this positive momentum, the relaunch of Priceless Beijing will tap into key passion points including culinary, entertainment and culture. The goal is to showcase Beijing’s premier cultural assets and tourism offerings, broaden secure and trusted payment options for travelers, and forge a connection between China and the global tourism sector.

“As an ancient capital that captures the essence of Chinese traditional culture, Beijing is full of vigor and vitality while remaining quaint and graceful, beckoning visitors from all over the world,” said Dennis Chang, Executive Vice President and Division President, Greater China, Mastercard . “In recent years, the travel environment for international inbound visitors has improved significantly, aided in part by Mastercard and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. As innovative cooperation projects such as Priceless Beijing continue to expand, Mastercard looks forward to introducing more payment facilitation measures to offer consumers even more choices in how they pay and receive payments, helping to better connect China and the world by supporting tourism recovery.”

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Through its trusted and convenient payment services, Mastercard has ensured peace of mind for international visitors to the Chinese Mainland for decades. The company recently launched its ‘Pay Like a Local’ program to broaden the acceptance of international bankcards by giving travelers an easy and convenient way to pay – via ubiquitous QR code payments – while shopping at tens of millions of local merchants.

Additionally, Mastercard NetsUnion, a joint venture between Mastercard and NUCC, began processing payments in the Chinese Mainland in May 2024 using Mastercard cards issued by Chinese banks and launched Mastercard cards that are now accepted for both domestic and international purchases. With the launch of additional products and the ongoing expansion of Mastercard’s omni-channel acceptance network in the Chinese Mainland, cardholders will soon have the opportunity to experience Priceless Beijing firsthand.

For more information about Priceless Beijing, please visit priceless.com .

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