FROM July 12 to 14, the Taiwan Tourism Administration participated in the Travel Madness Expo (TME) to promote "TAIWAN: Waves of Wonder."
Taiwan Tourism Ambassador and Filipino female actor Gabbi Garcia, Filipino actor and singer Khalil Ramos and million-follower influencer Angel Dei shared their travel experiences and the charm of Taiwanese cuisine at the Taiwan Pavilion.
Visitors enjoyed performances blending Taiwan's traditional "Jia Jiang" (Infernal Generals) culture with street dance, bubble tea tasting, and activities such as rush weaving, screen printing, painting traditional silk fans and making Taiwanese lanterns.
The number of Filipino tourists visiting Taiwan has rapidly increased, reaching 350,487 in 2023, recovering to 70 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
From January to March 2024, there were 116,906 visitors from the Philippines, a 2.92 percent increase compared to the same period in 2019 (113,591 visitors). The Philippines is now Taiwan's second-largest source of visitors from Southeast Asia and fifth globally.
To continue attracting Filipino tourists, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the extension of 14-day visa-free entry until July 31, 2025.
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