Incoming Transport Minister Hochen Tan is set to lead a Taiwanese delegation to an APEC ministerial meeting on tourism.
Hochen will formally assume his post on May 20. The meeting is scheduled to take place on May 28-29 in Lima, Peru. Hochen said Wednesday that he hopes to raise Taiwan’s visibility as a tourism destination, promote its uniqueness, and learn about the latest trends in the tourism industry.
Hochen said he will work to encourage tourism from other APEC members. He also said he will meet with Chinese tourism officials to discuss changes in cross-strait tourism.