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The Lunar New Year is approaching and the 2024 Taiwan Lantern Festival will be held in Tainan from February 3 to March 10. In order to ensure the accommodation rights of tourists, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau and the Consumer Protection Officer will conduct an accommodation price inspection on February 1 , put an end to inappropriate price hikes, avoid consumer disputes, and maintain the city’s accommodation brand.
Mayor Huang Weizhe said that Tainan City was recognized by National Geographic Travel magazine and ranked among the world's coolest attractions in 2024. It was also selected by CNN as the most worth visiting city in 2024. This year's Taiwan Lantern Festival is an annual event in Tainan, and Anping Lantern District 2 The lights will be turned on on February 3, and the high-speed rail light area will be turned on on February 24, which coincides with the Tainan 400 Festival. In order to expand the benefits of the 2024 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Tainan, the Yuejin Hong Kong Lantern Festival, Ryuzaki Empty Mountain Lantern Festival, and Xinying Wave Light Festival will be launched at the same time. As well as the Chengnan Lantern District, we invite Chinese friends to participate in various lantern festivals and activities, bring their families, friends and family to witness Tainan’s moving night sky and stay overnight. In order to ensure the rights and interests of hotel guests, Mayor Huang Weizhe instructs the city government team to pay attention to the hotel market to ensure that tourists receive fair and transparent accommodation prices during the Spring Festival holiday and Taiwan Lantern Festival, and can spend the holiday with peace of mind and happiness.
Today, the Municipal Tourism and Tourism Bureau, together with the Consumer Protection Officer, conducted an inspection of the tourism and accommodation industry. They conducted on-site inspections on whether the actual house price exceeded the reported price and whether the refund of the booking deposit complied with the provisions of the standardized contract. They also once again publicized the relevant information to the hotel and hotel operators. Consumer protection regulations: The hotel operators interviewed this time all cooperated with the inspection. If any suspected consumer disputes were found, the operators were asked to make improvements.
Lin Guohua, Director of Tourism and Tourism, said that when applying for establishment registration, the hotel industry and B&Bs must declare room rates (i.e. report room rates). According to the hotel industry management rules and B&B management measures, tourists will be charged regardless of summer vacation, Lunar New Year or consecutive holidays. The room price shall not exceed the reported room price. If the actual room rate charged exceeds the price, according to Article 55, Item 3 of the Tourism Development Regulations, the Tourism Bureau will impose a fine of not less than NT$10,000 but not more than NT$50,000. If operators do this, it will damage the hotel brand and Tainan's tourism image. Therefore, hotel operators are particularly reminded to abide by the regulations.
The Tourism and Tourism Bureau stated that it continues to conduct various coaching courses to improve the quality of hotel services, and actively cooperates and contacts with industry and government officials of hotel associations and B&B Cultural Development Associations within its jurisdiction to ensure the capacity of hotel services. According to statistical surveys, the average hotel booking rate during the Chinese New Year is about 70%, and it is gradually rising. Some popular hotels are almost fully booked. We urge people to book hotels as early as possible to enjoy and participate in Tainan's major events and stay in Tainan to relax and have a good rest. Travelers are advised to check with the Ministry of Transportation and Tourism Department's "Taiwan Travel and Accommodation Network" or the city government's "Tainan Tourism Network" to ensure that the hotel or B&B they choose is legally operated. It is also recommended to check whether the "Hotel Business Registration Certificate" or "Hotel Business Registration Certificate" is hung before staying on site. B&B Registration Certificate" and "Special Signage" to protect your own rights and life safety.
Mayor Huang Weizhe said that Tainan City was recognized by National Geographic Travel magazine and ranked among the world's coolest attractions in 2024. It was also selected by CNN as the most worth visiting city in 2024. This year's Taiwan Lantern Festival is an annual event in Tainan, and Anping Lantern District 2 The lights will be turned on on February 3, and the high-speed rail light area will be turned on on February 24, which coincides with the Tainan 400 Festival. In order to expand the benefits of the 2024 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Tainan, the Yuejin Hong Kong Lantern Festival, Ryuzaki Empty Mountain Lantern Festival, and Xinying Wave Light Festival will be launched at the same time. As well as the Chengnan Lantern District, we invite Chinese friends to participate in various lantern festivals and activities, bring their families, friends and family to witness Tainan’s moving night sky and stay overnight. In order to ensure the rights and interests of hotel guests, Mayor Huang Weizhe instructs the city government team to pay attention to the hotel market to ensure that tourists receive fair and transparent accommodation prices during the Spring Festival holiday and Taiwan Lantern Festival, and can spend the holiday with peace of mind and happiness.
Today, the Municipal Tourism and Tourism Bureau, together with the Consumer Protection Officer, conducted an inspection of the tourism and accommodation industry. They conducted on-site inspections on whether the actual house price exceeded the reported price and whether the refund of the booking deposit complied with the provisions of the standardized contract. They also once again publicized the relevant information to the hotel and hotel operators. Consumer protection regulations: The hotel operators interviewed this time all cooperated with the inspection. If any suspected consumer disputes were found, the operators were asked to make improvements.
Lin Guohua, Director of Tourism and Tourism, said that when applying for establishment registration, the hotel industry and B&Bs must declare room rates (i.e. report room rates). According to the hotel industry management rules and B&B management measures, tourists will be charged regardless of summer vacation, Lunar New Year or consecutive holidays. The room price shall not exceed the reported room price. If the actual room rate charged exceeds the price, according to Article 55, Item 3 of the Tourism Development Regulations, the Tourism Bureau will impose a fine of not less than NT$10,000 but not more than NT$50,000. If operators do this, it will damage the hotel brand and Tainan's tourism image. Therefore, hotel operators are particularly reminded to abide by the regulations.
The Tourism and Tourism Bureau stated that it continues to conduct various coaching courses to improve the quality of hotel services, and actively cooperates and contacts with industry and government officials of hotel associations and B&B Cultural Development Associations within its jurisdiction to ensure the capacity of hotel services. According to statistical surveys, the average hotel booking rate during the Chinese New Year is about 70%, and it is gradually rising. Some popular hotels are almost fully booked. We urge people to book hotels as early as possible to enjoy and participate in Tainan's major events and stay in Tainan to relax and have a good rest. Travelers are advised to check with the Ministry of Transportation and Tourism Department's "Taiwan Travel and Accommodation Network" or the city government's "Tainan Tourism Network" to ensure that the hotel or B&B they choose is legally operated. It is also recommended to check whether the "Hotel Business Registration Certificate" or "Hotel Business Registration Certificate" is hung before staying on site. B&B Registration Certificate" and "Special Signage" to protect your own rights and life safety.
