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Taiwan Tourism Booms, But Mainland Visitors Still Lag

2/26/2025

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Taiwan's tourism is on the rise, with 16.849 million outbound travelers in February, almost matching pre-pandemic numbers. Inbound visitors, however, lag at 7.857 million, just 71% of pre-COVID levels. The tourism sector is calling for the reopening of mainland tourist entry, as the widening gap has led to a staggering deficit of over $20 billion.

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Story summary

Taiwan's tourism is on the rise, with 16.849 million outbound travelers in February, almost matching pre-pandemic numbers. Inbound visitors, however, lag at 7.857 million, just 71% of pre-COVID levels. The tourism sector is calling for the reopening of mainland tourist entry, as the widening gap has led to a staggering deficit of over $20 billion.