International Travel Expo Oct. 26 at World Trade Center Unveils Car and Air Ticket Giveaways

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, compiled and reported by Li Xinyi

Taiwan’s largest ITF Taipei International Travel Expo will take place from October 26 to 29. The event will be held simultaneously at Taipei World Trade Center Halls 1 and 3, featuring 60 countries, 850 exhibitors, and over 1,000 booths. This year marks the 20th edition of the expo, and the organizer, the Taiwan Visitors Association, has specially prepared two cars, international flight tickets, and 8,000 lucky bags to give away to visitors during the event. The scale of national theme pavilions has been further expanded, with the Japan Pavilion setting a new record with 106 booths and offering six stage performances. South Korea will also feature two top-tier performance groups, while the United States Pavilion, which recently announced visa-free entry for Taiwanese travelers, will go all out in its marketing efforts.

This year, Hall 1 of the World Trade Center will again serve as the comprehensive travel zone, featuring various international pavilions, including those representing the Asia-Pacific region as well as Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, with around 60 countries on display. Japan once again holds the title of the largest exhibitor nation, with a total of 106 booths. First-time exhibitors include Bhutan and Romania, both popular among Taiwanese travelers in recent years. Additionally, Hokkaido and various prefectures in northeastern Japan will hold a special Japanese Products Fair on October 27 and 28 on the second floor of Hall 1, offering sales of local specialties from across Japan and tastings of regional cuisine.

This year, Hall 1 has added a new Recommended Travel Destinations by Cities and Counties section, with a total of 20 county and city governments joining forces with local hotels and attractions to participate. Nearly 300 domestic hotels and lodgings are taking part in the expo, with some exhibiting in the Hotel and Leisure Inn Zone in Hall 3, while others are joining county and city government units in Hall 1. First-time exhibitors include the Victoria Hotel and the newly opened Okura Prestige Taipei. The Victoria Hotel will offer a special 50% discount on its famous gourmet steak set, now available for just NT$1,300.

To celebrate the 20th edition of the Taipei International Travel Expo, the organizers have launched the “20th Anniversary – Double the Good Fortune” campaign. Ticket holders can enter daily draws for prizes such as air tickets, accommodation vouchers, and electric vehicle experience coupons. On Saturday and Sunday, one Yulon Cubic Tobe m’car will be given away each day. Additionally, 8,000 lucky bags will be available during the expo—just collect stamps from both halls using the expo map, and 2,000 lucky bags will be given away each day.

Starting now, you can preorder a double ticket for NT$360 (original price NT$400) at any 7-Eleven ibon across Taiwan. A double ticket provides two admissions, allowing either two people to attend together or separately. With an ibon-purchased expo ticket—whether single or double—you’ll instantly enjoy four types of discounts: buy-one-get-one-free coffee; buy a large Cold Stone Creamery ice cream and get a small one free; buy four doughnuts and get two free; and buy-one-get-one-free 21st Century Roast Chicken meals. During the expo, holding an expo ticket not only allows you to enter draws for travel prizes like cars and air tickets, but also grants access to special anniversary sale discounts on certain travel-related products at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department stores.

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