Seize travel fair opportunities: Pro athletes give away tickets, top-tier spas slashed to 70% off

By Li Xinyi, compiled and reported

This year’s ITF Taipei International Travel Fair not only features more booths than ever, prompting the addition of the World Trade III Exhibition Hall, but also introduces new themes. These include the Sports Tourism Theme Pavilion, where limited-edition Asia Professional Baseball Championship tickets are auctioned daily starting at just NT$1, and players from the Uni-Lions will be on-site to meet fans. Meanwhile, well-known spa brands are offering premium treatments and best-selling products at up to 70% off, attracting female visitors.

The Sports Affairs Council, participating in the travel fair for the first time, has set up interactive games at its booth, including a virtual cycling race training experience and a putting green challenge. Participants can also enter a lottery for Asia Professional Baseball Championship tickets. November 13 is “Taiwan Sports Cheer Day,” when those who take part in the experiences and lottery have an even higher chance of winning, including the opportunity to win a Giant mountain bike. At 1 PM on the booth stage, Uni-Lions players will also meet fans on-site.

In addition to sports tourism attractions for men, beauty brand BEING Spa is also offering discounts of up to 70% on products and spa treatments. Examples include the Deluxe Stress Relief Wellness Package (50 min) + Pure Plant Aroma Facial Cleanser, originally priced at NT$3,260, now special price NT$1,499; a small + large combo of Pure Essential Oil Aroma Shower Gel, originally NT$920, now just NT$299 (approx. 31% off); and the Pure Plant Hair Care Set, originally NT$1,250, now NT$399 (approx. 31% off).