The Hua-lian County government is touting its tourist attractions, saying it
ranks first nationwide in the amount of domestic travel subsidies applied for
under the central government's program.

The County also ranks first in total funding allocated to support the tourism
industry, with total room sales exceeding $400 million NT.

To boost tourism recovery, Hualien County has combined central government
domestic travel subsidies with its own additional subsidy program to attract
more visitors.

Officials say the policy has proven to be successful, as over 150-thousand
individual travelers have applied for the subsidies since the program started
on September 1st.

They also express thanks to the businesses that have been most proactive and
successful in helping travelers apply for subsidies, including Lakeshore
Hotel Hualian, Hualien Hoya Resort and Parkview Hotel.

The County government is reminding travelers that its additional subsidy
program will continue until funding runs out, with an announcement expected
two weeks before the program ends.

(JL)