ITF Taipei International Travel Fair in November Set to be the Largest in the Travel Industry
The largest travel event in Taiwan, the ITF Taipei International Travel Fair, will take place from November 1st to 4th at Hall 1 of the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The Taiwan Visitors Association, the event organizer, announced that this year’s exhibition will be expanded and upgraded to include both the 1st and 4th floors, with a total of 1,500 booths—an increase of 15.38% compared to last year. Many enthusiastic attendees have messaged the official social media page inquiring about early bird ticket information, with some even mentioning booking hotels earlier this year in preparation for the ITF Taipei International Travel Fair.
Countries from Five Continents Unite with Global Themed Tours
This year marks the 38th anniversary and 32nd iteration of the ITF Taipei International Travel Fair, featuring participants from 111 countries and cities, the highest number in nearly seven years. This year's exhibition centers around the themes of sustainability and digitalization, encouraging participants to design their showcases in line with sustainable event practices. In collaboration with the Institute for Information Industry, AI-powered customer service will assist visitors, offering a fresh and innovative experience at the travel fair. The first floor of the exhibition is designated as the International Travel Area, featuring national pavilions, travel agencies, and airlines. Notably, the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu will be participating for the first time. Popular destinations such as Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong have also expanded their presence, aiming to capture a larger share of Taiwan’s travel market. Major airlines will also be participating, including China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, Tigerair Taiwan, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Japan Airlines, AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines, and VietJet Air. Some airlines will collaborate with national pavilions for joint exhibitions. All major travel agencies and platforms in Taiwan will also be participating in the event, actively seeking to capture outbound travel business opportunities.
Exploring Taiwan's Themed Travel: Film Tours and Rural Wineries Set the Trend
Attendees seeking domestic travel information and packages at ITF can also discover a wide range of themed tours from around the island! The 4th floor is dedicated to the Domestic Travel, featuring destinations from all over Taiwan, including theme parks, hotels, bed and breakfasts, and other travel-related organizations. Attendees can find a wide selection of in-depth travel experiences from across the island, such as indigenous tribal tours, Hakka villages, film-inspired tours, rural wineries, and eco-tourism. From mountains to oceans, this zone invites you to explore the diverse beauty of Taiwan.
Complete Surveys to Win Flights, Plus Exclusive Gifts from Nine Major Banks—Endless Prizes Await!
The organizer is hosting a pre-event survey for a chance to win flights. From now until October 29th, participants can not only receive a handy guide for navigating the exhibition but also have the chance to win round-trip tickets to any destination with Tigerair Taiwan. During the exhibition, the organizers will collaborate with nine banks, including CTBC Bank, Yuanta Commercial Bank, Taipei Fubon Bank, Bank SinoPac, E.SUN Commercial Bank, Mega International Commercial Bank, Taiwan Cooperative Bank, First Commercial Bank, and HSBC, to offer a variety of credit card rewards and exclusive promotions for minimum spending!
Collaborating with High-Speed Rail Holidays: Donate Blood and Exchange for Tickets to Support Charity
The organizer has also partnered with Taiwan High-Speed Rail to invite travel enthusiasts to book designated hotel packages or Taipei food tours on the High-Speed Rail Holidays webpage from now until October 20th. Travelers who depart between October 31st and November 4th will receive a complimentary ticket to the ITF Taipei International Travel Fair (while supplies last).
In support of charity, the continued collaboration with the Taipei Blood Donation Center for the "Donate Blood, Get a Ticket" campaign will also be returning this year. From October 28th to November 2nd, anyone who donates one bag of blood at any of the 19 donation sites in the Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, and Yilan areas will receive one ticket (limited to two tickets per person). A total of 10,000 tickets are available, so everyone is encouraged to "Donate Blood and Exchange for Tickets to Support Charity!"
The Taiwan Visitors Association, the event organizer, noted that enthusiasm for travel among Taiwanese people has never been stronger. The ITF Taipei International Travel Fair, held every November, is the oldest and largest travel fair in Taiwan, featuring the most participating countries. Travel enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and explore the exhibition for great discounts for their next holiday.
