Reported 11 months ago
Due to high accommodation costs and similarities in products sold at night markets, many people prefer to travel abroad rather than stay in Taiwan, compounded by a labor shortage, the tourism industry is facing major challenges. Banks have revealed that severe labor shortages in many tourism hotels, star-rated hotels, and large amusement parks have severely affected normal operations, with operators having difficulty repaying loans prompting banks to extend loan deadlines, providing ongoing relief. Some individuals traveling to Japan have noticed a higher number of Taiwanese tourists in Okinawa compared to Kenting, leading to online discussions about the affordability and attractiveness of Japan over local travel destinations like Kenting. Tourism operators attribute the high domestic travel prices to increased hotel rates and suggest the government formulate policies similar to Japan to address the labor shortage in Taiwan, specifically in the tourism industry.
Source: YAHOO