New Taipei City Travel

New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Department Press Release 114.1.20
Ensuring Travelers’ Rights and Safety: Enjoy Peace of Mind When Staying in New Taipei
 

  【New Taipei City News】Ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday and the upcoming 2025 World Masters Games, the New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Department has partnered with various agencies, including public works, fire safety, health, legal affairs, and consumer protection officers, to conduct joint inspections of accommodations (a total of approximately 42 establishments). These inspections cover public liability insurance, building safety, fire equipment, approved room rates, and consumer rights to ensure a safe and secure stay for all travelers visiting New Taipei.
 

Yang Tsung-Min, Director of the New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Department, emphasized that the Lunar New Year is a peak season for travel and accommodations. The inspections focus on the quality of services, safety facilities, approved room rates, and consumer rights offered by lodging providers. These annual pre-holiday inspections aim to guide operators in enhancing their facilities to ensure guest safety. Illegal accommodations and short-term rentals, which often bypass official inspections and lack public liability insurance, pose significant safety risks and disrupt public order. Yang urged the public to avoid such unregistered lodgings for their own safety. Additionally, he reminded operators that those caught illegally running short-term rentals will face strict penalties under the Tourism Development Act and related regulations.
 

For travelers planning a safe and relaxing Lunar New Year getaway, the New Taipei Tourism Website and the "New Taipei Traveler" Facebook page provide comprehensive travel information. Visitors can search for top-quality hotels and charming local accommodations in New Taipei through the website’s accommodation search feature. Alternatively, the "Taiwan Stay" website offers a list of certified accommodations in New Taipei, serving as a reliable reference for secure and quality lodging. Travelers are also reminded to check for visible "Hotel Registration Certificates" or "Homestay Registration Certificates" and designated signage before checking in. Choosing certified lodgings ensures a joyful and worry-free journey.
 

Finally, the "New Taipei Hot Spring Festival" is in full swing during the Lunar New Year, featuring a stamp collection activity with a chance to win round-trip tickets to Osaka, Japan. Enjoy warm-hearted discounts, indulge in delightful meals, and recharge in the city’s unique hot springs to make your New Taipei experience truly unforgettable. For more information about the "New Taipei Hot Spring Festival," please visit the official event page.
 

【This news release has been translated by ChatGPT.】