MEET TAIWAN: Top 8 Advantages of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions) In Taiwan

MEET TAIWAN: Top 8 Reasons of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions) In Taiwan

Jom Taiwan! Recently I attended MEET TAIWAN 2019 Networking Session at Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur to know about what are the new, interesting and advantages about Taiwan's MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions) services that make Taiwan as one of the top destinations for business events. Here are my Top 8 Advantages of MICE In Taiwan.

MEET TAIWAN: Top 8 Advantages of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions) In Taiwan

As you know, Taiwan has become one of the popular travel destinations among Malaysians and also globally. In recent years, Taiwan has become a popular global destination, ranking 19th “most popular destination worth visiting in 2019” by Airbnb. 

The Official Launch of MEET TAIWAN 2019 Networking Event at Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Left 4 to Right: Mr. David Hsu, Economic Division Director of the, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia; Ms. Jessie Tseng, Executive Director of Taiwan's MICE Promotion Program (MEET TAIWAN); Dato Albert Tan, National President of Malaysia Chinese Tourism Association; and Ms. Marian Lu, General Manager of China Airlines for Malaysia Branch

Have you been to Taiwan before? If yes, what do you like about Taiwan? I’ve been to Taipei few years ago, I love their food, shopping, scenery, development and the vibes. However, I wish to discover other part of Taiwan such as Taichung, Tainan, Kaoshiung, and many more.

MEET TAIWAN 2019 Networking Event at Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur 

MEET TAIWAN promotion program has been cultivating Southeast Asia's incentive travel market for years. Its sponsored by Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) and organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). Throughout the years MEET TAIWAN has assisted many large enterprises from Malaysia to Taiwan for incentive travel as well as corporate meetings.

Panel Discussion (Travel Egencies) during MEET TAIWAN 2019 Networking Event 

Top 8 Advantages of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions) In Taiwan

1. Asia Hub

Taiwan is indeed Asia’s hub. Its quick links to Asia’s major cities with flights under 5 hours to Taipei, make travelling at ease.

2. Infrastructure & Transportation

Taipei has complete and integrated transportation network such as Airport MRT, Taipei Metro, bus, YouBike systems and many more. Including world class exhibitions and conferences facilities such as Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX), Taipei Expo Park, Taipei International Convention Center (TICC), Taipei Fine Arts Museum, GIS NTU Convention Center, Taipei Marriot Hotel and more.

MEET TAIWAN: Top 8 Advantages of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions) In Taiwan

3. Muslim-Friendly

Taiwan is ranked 5^th for Muslim-friendly travel among non-Muslim nations. There are more than 100 Halal certified eateries in Taiwan and the major places are also equipped with prayer rooms especially in Taipei. The Global Muslim Travel Index 2019 ranks Taiwan as third among the most popular countries for Muslims to visit.

4. Flexible Visa Policy

Taiwan government has established a flexible visa policy for visitors from Southeast Asia. There are now visa-free services for countries such as Malaysia.

Hotels & Tours & Facilities For MICE in Taiwan

5. Hotels & Tours & Facilities for MICE 

There are over 600 hotels in Taipei and also more in other cities of Taiwan such as Yilan, Hualien, Taitung, Kaoshiung, Tainan, Taichung and Taoyuan. Plus there are many types of attractions, festivals, tours, and activities to me included as part of MICE events.

MICE Sponsorship Progran

6. Taiwan Tourism Bureau & Local Government Supports

Taiwan Tourism Bureau and local governments also provide souvenirs, site inspections and administrative assistants, as well as subsidies for meetings and incentive tours that fit the criteria.

Plus, to encourage overseas enterprises to bring more incentive tours to Taiwan, MEET TAIWAN established a Partner Package to build partnerships with suppliers from abroad. MEET TAIWAN offers different levels of incentives mostly based on the number of persons that are successfully brought to Taiwan. 

7. Safety

Taipei is also ranked 5th safest city in the world. Therefore, it makes planning MICE incentive trips to Taiwan less hassle because your delegates safety is your responsibility and priority too.

8. Internet Connectivity

Getting wifi hotspots and internet connectivity in major cities of Taiwan is hassle-free. 

Networking Session during MEET TAIWAN 2019 at Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Besides, MEET TAIWAN also welcomes enterprises from Malaysia to participate in the Asia Super Team competition. Since 2014, AST has attracted more than 10,000 companies throughout the Asian region to participate in the campaign. 

For 2019, AST is themed Enterprise Star and will partner with travel-related internet celebrities from eight countries who will serve as campaign ambassadors. The ambassadors will invite enterprises from their own countries to join the competition, experience Taiwan’s beautiful scenery and local cultures, and of course, to inspire their potential to become real Enterprise Stars.

2019 Asia Super Team─ Enterprise Star

First Stage: Online Registration (6/13–8/15)

Enterprises from 8 countries in Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia, which are Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan and Korea, are invited to submit applications via AST’s official website.

Second Stage: Reality Competition in Taiwan (10/14–10/18)

One enterprise will be selected from each of the eight countries, with teams of 4 people to come to Taiwan. Out of eight teams, the final champions will receive an incentive tour to Taiwan valued at US$50,000. Asia Super Team Official Website：http://asiasuperteam.meettaiwan.com/

Group Photo: The Official Launch of MEET TAIWAN 2019 Networking Event at Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur 

List of Suppliers from Taiwan for MEET TAIWAN 2019

Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government

Venue: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2 (TaiNex 2)

Travel Agency: Lion Travel Service Co., Ltd, Welcome Travel Service Co., Ltd

Hotel: amba Hotels & Resorts, Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Taipei,  Hotel Valletta, Home Hotel

For more information about Top 8 Reasons of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions) In Taiwan, please visit MEET TAIWAN

Website: https://www.meettaiwan.com/

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