台湾旅游业者盼加强两岸交流提振市场景气

Group 1 - Taiwan's tourism industry is seeking to enhance cross-strait exchanges to boost market conditions, particularly by encouraging mainland Chinese tourists to visit Taiwan [2][3] - The 2025 Taiwan Tourism Expo held from August 22 to 25 showcased various businesses, including travel agencies and hotels, aiming to attract more customers with innovative products and competitive pricing [2] - The Taiwan authorities have lowered the estimated number of inbound tourists for the year to 9 million, failing to meet the target of 10 million for two consecutive years, indicating a significant decline in the inbound tourism market [2] Group 2 - The absence of mainland Chinese tourists, who previously constituted a significant portion of visitors, has led to a further decrease in tourism demand in Taiwan [5] - Kinmen has shown a notable increase in tourism, with over 1 million visitors recorded by the end of July, marking an increase of over 330,000 compared to the previous year, benefiting local businesses [5] - The Taiwan authorities continue to impose restrictions on group travel to mainland China, negatively impacting the local tourism industry, despite a high willingness among Taiwanese residents to travel to the mainland [5]