Taiwan offers vouchers to layover travelers to boost airport consumption

Taipei, Nov. 1 (CNA) Foreign travelers entering Taiwan on a short layover via Taoyuan International Airport will receive a NT$600 (US$19.48) gift voucher starting Saturday, according to the Tourism Administration, which hopes the incentive will boost tourism consumption at the airport.

The program, which allows travelers holding non-Republic of China (Taiwan) passports who enter the country during a layover of up to 24 hours to claim the voucher, aims to promote Taiwan's attractions at the airport, the agency said in a press release on Friday.

To participate, travelers must first sign up on the campaign website, the agency said.

They can then present their passport and boarding pass for their connecting international flight to collect the voucher at the Tourism Administration's Visitor Service Centers in Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 upon arrival at Taoyuan International Airport.

The voucher is valid at participating merchants within the airport, including restaurants, duty-free stores, souvenir shops, and other retail services. A list of participating merchants is available on the campaign website for easy reference, it added.

As Taiwan's major international gateway, Taoyuan International Airport sees a large number of transit passengers -- 178,698 passengers in 2024, according to the Taoyuan International Airport Corp.

Through this voucher campaign, the agency aims to encourage more international travelers to utilize their layover time to experience Taiwan's food, culture, and airport amenities.

The campaign also aims to stimulate business growth among airport merchants and foster the diversified development of Taiwan's tourism economy, it added.

The "Enter Taiwan, Enjoy a Gift!" campaign is now open for online registration and will run through Oct. 31, 2026.