Taiwan Tourism Administration Promotes Muslim-Friendly Tourism

Crown Coast Tourism Union Joins Forces with the Great Northeast Tourism Union for Networking Event

TAIPEI, Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to international reports, the growing global Muslim population and evolving demographic trends highlight the increasing youthfulness and robust spending power of the Muslim travel market. In response, Taiwan Tourism Administration promote Taiwan as a Muslim-friendly travel destination by holding a familiarization trip. During the trip, a "Taiwan Muslim-Friendly Tourism B2B Networking Event" was successfully held on November 27 at the Fullon Hotel Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf, co-organized by the Crown Coast Tourism Union and the Great Northeast Tourism Union. This News comes from Staynews.

The event attracted 26 travel agencies from Malaysia, alongside Taiwanese travel agencies, hoteliers, restaurateurs, and souvenir providers with Muslim-friendly certifications or strong interest in serving Muslim travelers. This gathering aimed to foster collaboration opportunities in the international tourism market.

The familiarization trip for Malaysian Muslim travel agents was organized by the Taiwan Tourism Administration, Kuala Lumpur Office, inviting 26 Malaysian travel agencies to experience the tourism appeal of northern and central Taiwan. To facilitate interaction between Taiwanese and Malaysian agent friends, the Crown Coast and Great Northeast Tourism Union actively participated in the networking event. Booths were set up for discussions, attracting over 20 tourism providers from northern Taiwan. The event also featured three-minute presentations from some Taiwanese participants, introducing their Muslim-friendly services and products. During the discussions, both parties explored ways to align Taiwan's diverse tourism resources with the needs of Malaysian Muslim travelers. The event fostered meaningful dialogue, establishing a solid foundation for future collaboration in the Taiwan-Malaysia Muslim tourism market.

The Crown Coast and Great Northeast Tourism Union are committed to enhancing the Muslim-friendly environment in their regions, with several businesses already certified. Taiwan Tourism Administration emphasized Taiwan's proactive efforts to promote Muslim-friendly tourism, including increasing the availability of Halal-certified dining, prayer facilities, and accommodating environments. This event facilitated in-depth exchanges and collaborations, giving Malaysian travel agencies a deeper understanding of Taiwan's tourism potential.

The networking event yielded fruitful business discussions, with participants actively exploring cooperative initiatives. Taiwanese businesses showcased their Muslim-friendly products and services, while Malaysian participants shared insights into local market demands, paving the way for future partnerships. The event also promoted sustainable tourism, including Taiwan's policies against single-use amenities and advocacy for environmentally friendly travel, further elevating Taiwan's international tourism image. Additionally, it strengthened regional collaboration between the northern tourism unions, deepening mutual understanding and resource integration.

Taiwan Tourism Administration noted that tourist arrivals from Malaysia have significantly increased in 2023, reflecting the growing recognition of Taiwan's efforts in Muslim-friendly tourism within international markets. Moving forward, the Administration will continue to advance related policies and international exchanges, deepen cooperation among local tourism unions and regions, and attract more Muslim travelers to Taiwan, injecting new vitality into the tourism industry.

Article originated from: https://www.staynews.net/Details/tour/8f1f5de33b9742739abc7a17fd157b9d

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Taiwan Tourism Administration Promotes Muslim-Friendly Tourism

Taiwan Tourism Administration Promotes Muslim-Friendly Tourism

Taiwan Tourism Administration Promotes Muslim-Friendly Tourism

Taiwan Tourism Administration Promotes Muslim-Friendly Tourism

NANJING, China, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "This is my first time in Jiangsu, and I loved the beautiful rural villages," Helena KoÄová, a journalist from Czech Republic's NaÅ¡e Pravda, said during her trip in Jiangsu. "The innovative approach to rural tourism not only attracts people from all over but also drives local development," she observed.

Embark on a picturesque boat journey, delve into the captivating allure of intangible cultural heritage, and revel in an immersive interactive wedding performance. On Nov 3, as part of the 2024 Jiangsu in Focus Media Trip, journalists and social media influencers visited Qianjiadu, a village in Nanjing that has capitalized on its water-town features and intangible cultural heritage to create rich, immersive experiences for visitors.

The media trip, co-organized by the Information Office and Foreign Affairs Office of Jiangsu's provincial government and China Daily, brought together journalists and internet influencers from countries including Italy, the Czech Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Brazil, Egypt, Singapore, and Indonesia.

The journalists and social media influencers visited the cities of Nanjing, Yangzhou, Wuxi and Suzhou from Nov 3 to 7 to learn about Jiangsu's achievements in modernization and high-quality development.

A blend of history and modernity

Jiangsu province, a vital economic and cultural hub in eastern China, exemplifies how history and modernity can harmoniously coexist. The province is home to numerous heritage sites, including historical landmarks such as Nanjing's Great Bao'en Temple Ruins Museum and the Grand Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The innovative blend of history and modernity left a lasting impression on the journalists and social media influencers.

"Walking through the temple virtually, I could truly feel the magnificence of ancient Chinese architecture," Damira Ibranović, a journalist from Radio-Television of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina was amazed at Great Bao'en Temple Ruins Museum's incorporation of Metaverse technology. Using the Metaverse setup, she created her own virtual avatar and "stepped inside" the temple's glazed pagoda.

The interactive exhibits inside the museum, including AR installations and touch screens, allowed visitors to engage with the site's history, architectural details, and cultural significance.

Originally built during the Ming Dynasty, the Great Bao'en Temple, was once the tallest structure in ancient China. In 2015, the museum opened to public and it has not only preserved the historical remains but also facilitated urban renewal.

The media trip included stops at Nanjing Xiaoxihu block, the China Grand Canal Museum of Yangzhou, Chinese autonomous vehicle startup WeRide and Suzhou Industrial Park Exhibition Center. The visits offered firsthand insights into Jiangsu's efforts to advance industrial development through high-end transformation and gave the chance of experiencing the cool mix of rich history and modern life.

Located at the hub of Yangtze River Delta region, the province is contributing significantly for the Chinese and global economies. According to the Jiangsu provincial people's government, Jiangsu province saw its regional gross domestic product (GDP) increase 5.8 percent year on year to 12.82 trillion yuan (about $1.8 trillion) in 2023.

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Jiangsu in Focus: Bridging History and the Future Through High-Quality Development