On November 7, the Tourism Bureau simultaneously opened up travel agencies to organize groups to travel to Hong Kong and Macau.

The picture shows the night view of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.

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[Reporter Zheng Weiqi/Taipei Report] As the epidemic slows down, epidemic prevention policies are loosened, and borders are gradually opened, the Mainland Affairs Council announced today (3rd) that group tourists from Hong Kong and Macau will be allowed to visit Taiwan from November 7th.

The Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transport said that in line with the policy of the Mainland Affairs Council, the travel industry will be open to travel to Hong Kong and Macau from November 7, as well as to receive tourist groups from Taiwan. group.

In order to maintain the popularity of tourism, the Tourism Bureau has continuously updated and exposed Taiwan's tourism impressions in Hong Kong and Macau during the epidemic, including publishing new Taiwan tourism information in various media, and actively handling various events such as railway travel lectures and punch-in sharing on social platforms. Gifts and other activities, it also organizes Taiwan-themed events with popular Hong Kong business venues and participates in the 2022 Hong Kong Travel Fair to promote Taiwan's theme of "Multiple Themes. Safe Travel". In addition, it also handles "Dive into Taiwan" in an innovative way. It is the first Taiwanese in Hong Kong. The underwater exhibition was also recognized by the German Red Dot Design Award, which is known as the Oscar of the design industry.

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In response to the changes in the travel habits of tourists from Hong Kong and Macau after the epidemic, the Tourism Bureau said that it will actively launch various marketing and promotion activities in the future. It will take advantage of the proximity of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau and the ease of arranging short-term vacations to strengthen Taiwan's image as a preferred destination for post-pandemic relief and relaxation. , in order to strive for more friends from Hong Kong and Macao to return to travel after the border is opened.

In addition, in order to jointly maintain the safety of domestic communities and ensure tourism safety, the Tourism Bureau calls on travel industry practitioners, tour guides, and tour leaders to be familiar with the "Guidelines for the Travel Industry's Handling of Inbound and Outbound Group Travel Operations", and handle inbound and outbound tour groups in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations of the travel industry. and follow the published guidelines.