Taipei International Travel Fair – 30th Anniversary Celebrations with the Best Deals

ByMOOKCompiled and reported by ScenicSpots.com Editorial Team

Asia-Pacific’s most popular and Taiwan’s largest tourism event2016 ITFThe Taipei International Travel Fair is set to kick off11on4, running for four consecutive days at the first exhibition hall of the Taipei World Trade Center, including the first and second floors inHZone and the third exhibition hall, featuring a total of1,450booths from60countries and regions, and950piecetourism organizations participating in this grand exhibition. In addition to accommodation vouchers at up to2.6% off and meal vouchers at% off,3.6the 2016 Miss Guam and Mr. Guam2016will also come to Taiwan to celebrate theGloria Nelsonth anniversary of the Taipei International Travel Fair together.Errol Sison Alegre JR. Meanwhile, Aichi Chita Girls from Japan,30Tochigi Strawberry Girls, and Korea’s rising boy band;will also perform in succession during the fair.Expect an explosion of cuteness – visitors who purchase tickets to attend the fair can not only snap up amazing deals, but also enjoy non-stop free performances. Whether it’s the grand prize draws on the main stage or collecting stamps to exchange for lucky bags, you could win round-trip economy class air tickets to any global destination worth NT$100,000 (withmain stage prizes andINXlucky bag prizes available).2016 ITF Taiwan’s annual travel extravaganza, the “2016 Taipei International Travel Fair,” kicks off on November 4 (Photo by MOOK ScenicSpots.com / Chang Ying-Ying)6As Taiwan’s largest integrated exhibition and sales international travel event, the Taipei International Travel Fair not only brings together tourism organizations, airlines, and travel agencies from around the world to offer a rich variety of promotional travel packages, but also features numerous star-rated hotels launching their strongest-ever promotions on meal vouchers, accommodation vouchers, and afternoon tea. This year, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Taipei International Travel Fair, airlines and travel companies alike have rolled out a series of great-value travel deals. Whether it’s long-haul destinations in Europe and North America, or short-haul ones in Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia, discounts of over NT$10,000 are available, along with special offers such as a 3-day Hong Kong getaway plus one more night for just NT$1 more, and Japan flight + hotel package auctions starting at just NT$1.2The 11th Cross-Strait Taipei Travel Fair is also underway at Zone B of Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center. The Cross-Strait Tourism Exchange Association has set up 282 booths and 32 themed pavilions, featuring 29 provincial-level entities from Mainland China and 2 airlines, introducing Mainland China’s latest tourism resources under the theme of the “Belt and Road Initiative.” Taiwanese travel agencies have also been invited to sell packaged tours to Mainland China. Visitors who purchase entry tickets to the Taipei International Travel Fair do not need to buy additional tickets to explore the Cross-Strait Taipei Travel Fair.

As Taiwan’s largest sales-oriented international travel exhibition, the Taipei International Travel Fair not only gathers tourism authorities, airlines, and travel agencies from around the world to offer a rich variety of discounted travel products, but also features numerous star-rated hotels promoting their best deals on meal vouchers, accommodation certificates, and afternoon tea packages. This year, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Taipei International Travel Fair, airlines and travel companies have launched a series of exceptional value deals. Whether it’s long-haul destinations in Europe and North America, or short-haul ones in Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia, discounts of over NT$10,000 are available. There are also special offers such as a 3-day Hong Kong free-and-easy trip with an extra NT$1 for an additional night, and a one-dollar bidding event for Japan flight + hotel packages.

The 11th Cross-Strait Taipei Travel Fair also opened in Zone B of Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. The Cross-Strait Tourism Exchange Association has set up 282 booths and 32 themed pavilions, with representatives from 29 provincial-level entities and 2 airlines on the Chinese mainland. Under the theme of the Belt and Road Initiative, they introduced the latest tourism resources of the mainland and invited Taiwanese travel agencies to sell packaged tours to the mainland. Visitors to the Taipei International Travel Fair do not need to purchase separate tickets to explore the Cross-Strait Taipei Travel Fair.

The ITF’s popular “Stamp Collection for Lucky Bags” campaign has drawn much public affection. This year, the organizers have prepared 8,000 lucky bags for exchange. In addition to the grand prize of a round-trip economy class ticket to any global destination, there are also gifts such as Rimowa suitcases, hotel stay vouchers, afternoon tea coupons, car rental vouchers, and dinner vouchers at Chamonix teppanyaki restaurants—so many prizes, you won’t know where to start. Moreover, when hunting for deals at the travel fair, don’t forget to be savvy with your spending. This year, the ITF has partnered with six banks—including Yongfeng, HSBC, E.SUN, Union Bank, ANZ, and American Express—to launch credit card spending reward activities. Prizes for redemption include PRADA handbags, 24T luggage, Häagen-Dazs ice cream vouchers, 7-Eleven gift cards, and Carrefour gift cards, among other limited-edition goodies.

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With just a travel fair ticket, the public can not only enjoy access to two shows across three exhibition zones but also stand a chance to win round-trip economy class tickets on China Airlines or EVA Air to any global destination, Japan Airlines round-trip economy class tickets from Taipei to any Japanese city, Hong Kong Airlines round-trip business class tickets from Taipei to Hong Kong, the Sheraton Penghu Harborview Jibeiyeh Aristocratic Suite, luxury rooms at Huatai Prince Hotel, or refined mountain-view rooms at Farglory Landmark Hotel, among many other great prizes. According to event statistics, including draws, stamp collection for lucky bags, credit card spending rewards, and early bird gifts, the total value of prizes to be given away is expected to exceed NT$12 million. From now until November 3, you can purchase tickets in advance through four major convenience store ticketing systems—ibon, FamilyMart FamiPort, OK mart, and Hi-Life—for a discounted price of NT$180 (original price NT$200). Citibank credit cardholders can also redeem ITF tickets directly at ibon using 3,000 reward points.

The “Hotel & Homestay Zone” on the 2nd floor of Hall 1 at the Taipei World Trade Center is launching the “30 Gifts” campaign to celebrate with the ITF. Visitors who participate during designated time slots on the 2nd floor will have the chance to win an ultra-useful 5-piece luggage set. The first 100 visitors each day can also receive an early bird gift. This zone has also introduced a spending-based lottery: spend NT$1,000 to get one raffle ticket, NT$2,000 for two—the more you spend, the higher your chances of winning great prizes like capsule coffee machines and other exciting gifts.

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Miss Guam will, as always, introduce the beauty of Guam at the travel fair. Few may know about “Mr. Guam,” but in 2016, Mr. Guam Errol Sison Alegre Jr. will also make an appearance at the travel fair—it’s his first visit to the Taipei International Travel Fair. Additionally, the Marianas Tourism Board has decided to announce the selection process for the 4th “Marianas Internship Program” right at the Taipei Travel Fair on November 4. If you want to be the first to hear how to apply for an internship in what’s been called “the most beautiful secret garden of U.S. territories” and earn a monthly salary of NT$60,000, you’ll need to come to the Taipei International Travel Fair.

The high popularity of the ITF has also attracted participating organizations from around the world to bring their best performance troupes, dazzling acts that captivate both media and the public. Beloved by “otakus,” Japan’s “Chita Girls” and “Tochigi Strawberry Girls” will perform on the main stage of the travel fair, unleashing their cuteness. Fans of Korean heartthrobs won’t be disappointed either—Korea’s rising boy band “INX,” which debuted in August this year, will take the stage to showcase the charm of “Korean Wave.” And there’s more: exotic Chamorro dances from Guam, Slovak folk dances, Malaysia’s Siok Band, ninja shows from Okinawa, Japan, and the “Sansa Dance” from Iwate… Multiple spectacular performances are designed to give the public a taste of foreign cultures in advance, offering the most unique sensory experiences—all at the 2016 ITF Taipei International Travel Fair.