A REFLECTION ON LEISURE INDUSTRIES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN TAIWAN

Yu-Jen Wu ； Chiung-Tzu Lucetta Tsai

《International Leisure Review》 9卷1期 (2020/06) Pp. 66-72

https://doi.org/10.6298/ILR.202006_9(1).0004

摘要

Taiwan, with a population of around 24 million people, has recorded 443 cases of Covid-19 and seven deaths from the coronavirus. By June 3rd, 2020, no new cases had been reported for several weeks. Taiwan has managed the situation without implementing severe restrictions, like lockdowns, or school and nursery closures. People feel more comfortable going out now that Taiwan has had no new domestic Covid-19 cases for 50 consecutive days. Therefore, Taiwan was scheduled to ease Covid-19 restrictions on June 7th, 2020 (Taipei Times, 2020). The country is, however, expected to face a slew of economic challenges in the leisure industries, including airlines, hotels and restaurants, theme parks, tour operators, travel agencies, etc. Major hotels in Taiwan are offering cutthroat discounts for their lodging and dining facilities as the government plans to launch stimulus coupons in July, 2020 (Taipei Times, 2020). To maximize the vouchers' effectiveness, the government is going to expand their use and allow them to be used to pay for almost everything from snacks at night markets, coffee at convenience stores, to travel and entertainment.

關鍵字

leisure industries ； Taiwan ； Covid-19