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Taiwan Uses The “silver economy” To Boost Tourism

Taiwan’s tourism bureau held a press conference on Wednesday to promote the results of its efforts to attract more elderly visitors to Taiwan. The Golden Years travel initiative of the bureau is focused on ecology, culture, and quality of life.

The effort is in response to the world’s aging populations. According to government statistics, one in every five Taiwanese will be over the age of 65 by 2025. The tourism bureau says it plans to capitalize on this.

Taiwan, according to Deputy Tourism Chief Trust Lin (), is a popular destination for seniors who want to engage in recreational activities while remaining mentally and physically healthy.

He goes on to say that the government has been working to improve infrastructure, lodging, and transportation services to make sites more accessible and senior-friendly.

Lin also claims that the “senior economy” is thriving and has a lot of untapped potential. According to him, domestic travel by senior citizens was valued at NT$40 billion last year. Lin claims that the tourism bureau is prepared to capitalize on this niche market.

 

 

 

Source : en.rti.org.tw