Reported 7 months ago
Since the post-pandemic travel boom in June 14, 2024, domestic travel prices have been steadily increasing, causing frequent complaints from the public about the high costs. The Minister of Transportation, Meng-Yan Lee, acknowledged in a radio interview that due to the depreciation of the Japanese yen, even 'Taiwanese people are buying houses in Japan because they are cheaper than in Taiwan.' As a response, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau is planning to recommend affordable and quality accommodations to the public to address the issue. Additionally, the Bureau is working on various initiatives such as promoting budget hotels on their website and collaborating with local governments to develop tourist attractions across the country to enhance tourism competitiveness amid the high accommodation prices.
Source: YAHOO