International Flights And Airline Report

In order to boost stronger cross-strait ties between china and Tiwan the Taiwan MAC Minister Lai Shin-yuan has announced a launch of the new Chinese travel program. This program was first initiated by Taiwan in mid-2008. The basic aim of the program is to promote cross-strait tourism exchanges to introduce business opportunities. According to a survey the Chinese tourists generate more money as they prefer spending money on shopping if compare with other foreign tourists. 80 percent of Chinese travelers spend money on shopping and 20 percent on accommodation. On the other hand Western visitors select best hotels to stay in rather than spending money on shopping.

From 500 independent Chinese tourists a cost of business estimated is NT$19.5 billion income every year. Looking at the records of best behavior of China visitors to Taiwan this program has be re-launched. It has also been stated that that Chinese visitors adhere to the travel related laws efficiently and effectively. The rate of the Chinese tourists in Taiwan violating laws is up to 0.003 percent where as Japan's rate was recorded as 0.009.

The National Immigration Agency (NIA) has stated that the first group of Chinese tourists would travel before June 28. The NIA has listed out the list of to do and not to do activities for Chinese tourists. They have permission for a health checkup as previously it was not like that. Other acceptable activities include contribution in medical tourism and indulging in spa and other beauty related activities. A trip to military sites related to national defense, visiting science labs such as the Academia Sinica is prohibited for Chinese travelers. The technology parks in Hsinchu, Taichung and Tainan should also be avoided.