By MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported
This year marks the 27th edition of the largest travel exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region — “ITF Taipei International Travel Fair (Taipei International Travel Fair)” will be held from October 18 to 21 at Hall 1, Area H on the 2nd floor of Hall 1, and Hall 3 of the Taipei World Trade Center. This year, the Taipei International Travel Fair has reached an all-time high in scale, featuring participants from over 60 countries and regions, with 1,350 booths on display. Advance tickets will go on sale simultaneously at 7-Eleven and FamilyMart convenience stores across Taiwan from today until September 11. Each ticket is priced at NT$150 (original price NT$200) and can also be used to enter the on-site lottery, with a chance to win million-dollar prizes such as airline tickets and accommodation vouchers. Additionally, there are special offers provided by convenience stores, including coffee drinks or ice cream.
The Taipei International Travel Fair, which is set to open on October 18, begins selling advance tickets today. (Photo provided by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau)
More and more people are choosing “homestays” as their accommodation when traveling, and they can even serve as one of the destinations on the itinerary. Unlike staying in large hotels, homestays feel like a home away from home during travels, offering a relaxing atmosphere, friendly hosts, uniquely styled spaces, local cuisine, or DIY experiences — making you feel as comfortable as visiting a distant relative’s home. This year, the Taipei International Travel Fair has innovatively planned a “Homestay Hotel and Gourmet Zone” on the 2nd floor, Area H of Hall 1 at the Taipei World Trade Center. It offers a variety of options including “Hospitality Homestays” selected by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, as well as popular restaurants such as Shanghai Countryside, Prince Eight, Dian Hua, and Tao Yuan.
For the first time this year, the fair has set up a themed exhibition area at Area H on the 2nd floor of Hall 1 in the Taipei World Trade Center, with the theme “Love to Travel.” A series of performances and promotional lucky draw activities have been arranged, including stamp-collecting for gift bags, credit card spending rewards, and more. There will also be talks by travel influencers sharing how their love for travel has changed their lives, what they’ve gained, and interesting stories from their journeys. In addition, there will be DIY experiences at tourist factory booths and dance performances. Those who purchase tickets at convenience stores can also exchange them for fair lottery tickets, with opportunities to win prizes such as airline tickets and star-rated accommodation vouchers sponsored by China Airlines, EVA Air, TransAsia Airways, Uni Air, Mandarin Airlines, and UNI Air.
During the travel fair, various country pavilions, including the Japan Pavilion, will organize themed performances to attract visitors. (Photo provided by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau)
Starting today, you can buy ITF Taipei International Travel Fair tickets at 7-Eleven ibon. With your ticket stub, you can enjoy offers such as a second cup half price or buy-one-get-one-free on identical Americanos at popular coffee chains, buy-one-get-one-free on 21st Century Flavor Hall’s Roast Chicken Set Meal, and buy-one-get-one-large at COLD STONE for classic ice cream. At FamilyMart FamiPort, you can enjoy offers such as buy-one-get-one-medium hot Americano at Let’s Café, and second item half price on any of COMEBUY’s top ten best-selling drinks. For details on the promotions, visit the Taipei International Travel Fair official website: www.taipeiitf.org.tw.
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A wonderful performance planned by the Korea Tourism Organization. (Photo provided by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau)