Increasing Demand for Travel Accommodation: Beware of the Risks of Illegal Daily Rentals
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New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Department Press Release - June 28, 2024
Increasing Demand for Travel Accommodation: Beware of the Risks of Illegal Daily Rentals
Increasing Demand for Travel Accommodation: Beware of the Risks of Illegal Daily Rentals
[New Taipei City News] As the peak summer travel season approaches, the New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Department emphasizes the safety and quality of traveler accommodations. They remind the public to avoid staying in illegal daily rental suites and to choose legally operated lodgings. The New Taipei City Government is intensifying inspections of illegal accommodations, with fines of up to NT$500,000 for violations.
Director Yang Zong-Min of the New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Department highlights that the most common type of illegal lodging is daily rental suites. Operators often avoid disclosing precise addresses and frequently use international booking platforms, Line, or email to transact with consumers. Issues often arise when the accommodation location differs from the booked location. Since daily rental suites are typically hidden within residential apartment buildings, they look like ordinary homes and lack the necessary public liability insurance and compliance with building and fire safety regulations, posing risks to guest safety. Additionally, due to the lack of transparency, recent complaints have been filed with the New Taipei City Government Legal Affairs Bureau by guests who experienced poor accommodation conditions, with operators refusing to negotiate, leaving no recourse for compensation. Therefore, city consumer protection officials urge travelers to choose legally operated accommodations.
To prevent unscrupulous individuals from using online marketing tactics to scam travelers, which complicates the living environment for neighboring residents and raises public safety concerns, potentially leading to issues such as drugs and prostitution, the New Taipei City Government has a dedicated task force to investigate illegal lodging operations. They also strengthen the collection of evidence against operators who post lodging advertisements on online booking platforms without legally obtaining hotel or bed and breakfast licenses. Violations will be penalized under the Tourism Development Act with fines ranging from NT$100,000 to NT$500,000. For travel safety, the public is urged to reject illegal daily rentals.
For those planning summer trips, please check the related links for a variety of travel itineraries. Besides exploring the city's culturally rich tourist information, you can find legal accommodations through the "Taiwan Stay" website (https://taiwanstay.net.tw/). Before checking in, ensure that the site displays a "Hotel Registration Certificate," "B&B Registration Certificate," and the official signage. Do not trust advertisements on booking platforms or choose illegal rentals due to low prices. Only by choosing legal accommodations can you enjoy a fun and safe holiday journey!
【This news release has been translated by ChatGPT.】
Director Yang Zong-Min of the New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Department highlights that the most common type of illegal lodging is daily rental suites. Operators often avoid disclosing precise addresses and frequently use international booking platforms, Line, or email to transact with consumers. Issues often arise when the accommodation location differs from the booked location. Since daily rental suites are typically hidden within residential apartment buildings, they look like ordinary homes and lack the necessary public liability insurance and compliance with building and fire safety regulations, posing risks to guest safety. Additionally, due to the lack of transparency, recent complaints have been filed with the New Taipei City Government Legal Affairs Bureau by guests who experienced poor accommodation conditions, with operators refusing to negotiate, leaving no recourse for compensation. Therefore, city consumer protection officials urge travelers to choose legally operated accommodations.
To prevent unscrupulous individuals from using online marketing tactics to scam travelers, which complicates the living environment for neighboring residents and raises public safety concerns, potentially leading to issues such as drugs and prostitution, the New Taipei City Government has a dedicated task force to investigate illegal lodging operations. They also strengthen the collection of evidence against operators who post lodging advertisements on online booking platforms without legally obtaining hotel or bed and breakfast licenses. Violations will be penalized under the Tourism Development Act with fines ranging from NT$100,000 to NT$500,000. For travel safety, the public is urged to reject illegal daily rentals.
For those planning summer trips, please check the related links for a variety of travel itineraries. Besides exploring the city's culturally rich tourist information, you can find legal accommodations through the "Taiwan Stay" website (https://taiwanstay.net.tw/). Before checking in, ensure that the site displays a "Hotel Registration Certificate," "B&B Registration Certificate," and the official signage. Do not trust advertisements on booking platforms or choose illegal rentals due to low prices. Only by choosing legal accommodations can you enjoy a fun and safe holiday journey!
【This news release has been translated by ChatGPT.】
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