Strengthening International Exchange
38th Taiwan-Korea Tourism Exchange Conference
The 38th Taiwan-Korea Tourism Exchange Conference was held on June 18 in Mokpo, South Korea, with nearly 200 representatives from Taiwan and South Korea in attendance. Centered on the theme "A New Era for Taiwan-Korea Tourism: Enhancing Global Tourism Competitiveness," the conference focused on the topics of "Future Tourism Industry Development Plans" and "Regional Tourism Revitalization Strategies for Enhancing Global Competitiveness." Discussions focused on the current status of the Taiwan and South Korea tourism markets, measures to expand two-way visitor exchanges, and strategies to strengthen the global competitiveness of the tourism industry. Participants also exchanged views on reducing the over-concentration of tourism in metropolitan areas, promoting regional tourism revitalization, and developing professional strategies for utilizing tourism resources based on traditional culture and local characteristics. The conference provided valuable insights into the overall marketing strategies of both sides, as well as industry perspectives and experiences related to tourism development.
16th Taiwan-Japan Tourism Summit Forum
The 16th Taiwan-Japan Tourism Summit Forum was held on May 30 in Tottori Prefecture, Japan, with approximately 200 government representatives and tourism industry leaders from Taiwan and Japan in attendance. Under the theme "A New Chapter in Taiwan-Japan Tourism: Toward Deeper Exchanges," the two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on strategies for attracting visitors to local destinations, developing tourism soft power, expanding the high-end travel market, promoting educational travel, strengthening sister-city cooperation, and enhancing overseas promotional marketing. The two sides also jointly issued the Tottori Declaration, expressing their shared commitment to advancing Taiwan-Japan tourism cooperation in areas including local city exchanges, leveraging tourism soft power, and promoting sustainable tourism.
12th Taiwan-Vietnam Tourism Cooperation Conference
The 12th Taiwan-Vietnam Tourism Cooperation Conference was held on September 10 in Khánh Hòa Province, Vietnam, with approximately 110 participants from both sides. The meeting reached consensus on several areas of cooperation, including protecting travelers' rights and interests, optimizing visa procedures, and adding air routes to facilitate bilateral travel. Through these efforts, both sides worked together to accelerate growth in the Taiwan-Vietnam tourism market.
Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Cooperation Conference and Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Talent Exchange Program
Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Cooperation Conference was held on September 23 in Taipei, with approximately 100 participants from both sides. During the conference, the Taiwan Tourism Administration shared Taiwan's international tourism marketing strategies and promotional initiatives. Following the conference, the 2025 Taiwan-Thailand Tourism Talent Exchange Program was held from September 24 to 26, bringing together 30 representatives from tourism associations and travel businesses in Taiwan and Thailand. The program featured lectures sharing practical bilateral tourism case studies, as well as visits to accessible tourism and ecotourism destinations in Yilan. Through these activities, the program deepened professional exchanges and enhanced the international perspectives and professional capabilities of tourism personnel in Taiwan and Thailand.
