Reported about 1 year ago
Due to multiple road closures caused by landslides on the Suhua Highway in Hualien, with sections experiencing instability after earthquakes and frequent collapses during heavy rain, the average hotel occupancy rate in July dropped to just over 20%. Despite government subsidies to boost tourism, the rate decreased by over 60% compared to previous years, leaving businesses hoping for improvements in land transport safety to enhance tourists' willingness to visit. The disruption comes during the peak season and exacerbates the already low tourism interest due to recent seismic events.
Source: YAHOO