Taiwan Strengthens Ties with Philippine Travelers at PTAA Travel Tour Expo and Tourism Workshop 2025

Manila Philippines, February 2025 - Taiwan made a grand impression on the Philippine travel scene this February with two exciting events: the Taiwan Pavilion at the 32nd PTAA Travel & Tour Expo 2025 and the Taiwan Tourism Workshop, held on February 10 at Conrad Manila, February 11 at SMX Convention Center, Clark. Both events celebrated Taiwan’s vibrant culture and booming tourism industry while strengthening its ties with the Philippine travel market.

L-R: Ms. Amber Feng-Manager of Taiwan Trade Center in Manila, Mr. Fu-Sheng Wang-General Manager of China Airlines, Ms. Cindy Chen-Director of Taiwan Tourism Information Center in Manila, Mr. Wallace Minn-Gan Chow-Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines, Ms. Evangeline Tankiang-Manotok-President of PTAA, Mr. Joshua Rodriguez-Account Executive of Philippine Airlines, Ms.Keith De Guzman-Passenger Sales of EVA Air, and Mr. John Claude-General Manager of STARLUX Airlines

At the Taiwan Pavilion, held from February 7 to 9 at SMX Convention Center, visitors were treated to an immersive Taiwanese experience. The booth’s stunning design, featuring photo walls, cultural performances, and interactive activities, earned the coveted "Most Decorated Booth" award and high praise from PTAA President, Ms. Evangeline Tankiang-Manotok.

Tourism Officials

Taiwan Tourism Workshop 2025 followed soon after on February 10 and 11, 2025, bringing together travel industry professionals, airlines, and media representatives. Held at the Conrad Manila, the workshop showcased Taiwan’s top destinations, tourism statistics, and growing efforts to make the country more accessible to Filipino travelers.

Key representatives from Taiwan Trade Center, Kaohsiung Marriott Hotel, China Airlines, EVA Air, STARLUX Airlines, Philippine Airlines, AirAsia, and more fostered discussions on strengthening travel partnerships. The workshop aimed to encourage more Filipinos to explore Taiwan’s unique blend of tradition and modernity.

Group photo during the Taiwan Tourism Workshop 2025

Ms. Yi-Ting Chen, Director of Taiwan Tourism Information Center in Manila, led the welcome speech, highlighting Taiwan’s evolving tourism efforts, followed by Mr. Wallace Minn-Gan Chow, Representative of the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office (TECO), who emphasized Taiwan’s strong ties with the Philippines.

Interactive games and a travel mart rounded out the event, leaving participants inspired and excited for future trips.

With visa-free entry and exclusive travel deals, Taiwan has become more accessible than ever. Its dynamic presence at these events underscored its growing popularity among Filipino travelers and solidified its position as a must-visit destination.

Through cultural showcases and strategic partnerships, the Taiwan Tourism Workshop 2025 successfully positioned Taiwan as a premier travel destination for Filipino travelers.