Taiwan’s hotel industry saw room occupancy climb to 83% in 2025 while average daily rates reached NT$5,300, a combination that doesn’t always happen together. Even more interesting, occupancy and pricing move differently across business versus leisure travel. In this post, we break down the latest Taiwan hotel statistics so you can see what’s driving the shift.
Key Takeaways
- Nationwide hotel occupancy rate averaged 68.4% in 2023, up from 52% in 2022
- In 2023, Taiwan's hotel industry total revenue reached NT$285.6 billion, marking a 15.2% year-on-year increase driven by post-pandemic tourism recovery
- Hotel industry employed 120,450 direct workers in Taiwan as of 2023
- Hotel market expected to grow at 7.2% CAGR to US$6.1 billion by 2030
- Taiwan's total hotel establishments numbered 8,247 as of 2023, including 1,256 rated hotels
- Taiwan welcomed 6.45 million international tourists in 2023, boosting hotel demand by 40%
Taiwan’s hotel industry showed steady growth as visitor numbers and occupancy improved throughout the year.
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Demand and Occupancy20 stats
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Nationwide hotel occupancy rate averaged 68.4% in 2023, up from 52% in 2022
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Taipei luxury hotels achieved 82.3% occupancy in Q4 2023
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Average length of stay (ALOS) for international guests was 3.8 nights in 2023
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RevPAR in Kaohsiung rose 20.1% to NT$2,400 amid 72% occupancy in 2023
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Weekend occupancy premium in beach resorts averaged 15% higher at 78% in 2023
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Domestic leisure travel drove 55% occupancy in non-urban hotels in 2023
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ADR for business hotels in Taichung hit NT$3,200with 65% occupancy in 2023
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Peak season (Jul-Sep) occupancy nationwide reached 76.5% in 2023
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MICE events boosted convention hotel occupancy to 84% in Taipei 2023
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Budget segment occupancy averaged 71.2% across Taiwan in 2023
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Off-peak occupancy in Kenting dropped to 45% but RevPAR held at NT$1,800 in 2023
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ALOS for family groups was 4.2 nights in resort areas during 2023 holidays
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Corporate rate occupancy share was 28% in urban hotels at 70% overall in 2023
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Hualien hotels saw 92% occupancy surge post-earthquake recovery in late 2023
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Online travel agency bookings filled 58% of rooms at average 69% occupancy in 2023
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Solo traveler occupancy share grew to 22% in boutique hotels in 2023
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Tainan cultural hotels averaged 67% occupancy with 3.5-night ALOS in 2023
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Airport hotels maintained 75.6% occupancy year-round in Taoyuan 2023
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RevPAR growth of 22% in midscale at 68% occupancy driven by domestic demand 2023
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Female guest occupancy ratio reached 48% in urban hotels in 2023
Interpretation
Demand and Occupancy Interpretation
While luxury hotels in Taipei partied at 82% occupancy and business hotels in Taichung commanded NT$3,200 a night, the unsung hero of Taiwan's 2023 hotel rebound was the resilient domestic traveler, who consistently checked in everywhere from Kaohsiung's revitalized suites to Hualien's recovery rooms, proving that sometimes the best way to fill a bed is to remember who's already at home.
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Economic Performance29 stats
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In 2023, Taiwan's hotel industry total revenue reached NT$285.6 billion, marking a 15.2% year-on-year increase driven by post-pandemic tourism recovery
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Taiwan hotel sector contributed 1.8% to national GDP in 2022, with projections to rise to 2.1% by 2025
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Average daily rate (ADR) for luxury hotels in Taipei averaged NT$8,500in Q4 2023, up 12% from 2022
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RevPAR for midscale hotels across Taiwan grew by 18.7% to NT$2,800 in 2023
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Hotel industry tax revenue for Taiwan government hit NT$45.2 billion in 2023, a 22% increase
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Occupancy-adjusted revenue per available room (RevPAR) nationwide averaged NT$2,150in 2023
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Five-star hotels generated 45% of total industry profit margins at 28.3% in 2023
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Independent hotels' operating profit rose 14.5% to NT$12.3 billion in 2022
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Hotel EBITDA margins improved to 32.1% in Taipei for 2023 due to inbound tourism surge
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Total hotel room nights sold reached 25.6 million in 2023, generating NT$210 billion
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Taiwan hotel market size valued at US$4.2 billion in 2023, projected to grow at 6.8% CAGR to 2030
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Budget hotel segment revenue increased 25% to NT$45 billion in 2023
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International chain hotels in Taiwan reported 19.2% revenue growth to NT$120 billion in 2023
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Per capita hotel spending by domestic tourists averaged NT$3,200in 2023
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Hotel industry export value through tourism services was US$15.4 billion in 2023
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Upscale hotels' total assets grew to NT$1.2 trillion by end-2023
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Average profit per hotel room in Taiwan stood at NT$45,000annually in 2023
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Hotel VAT collections surged 28% to NT$32 billion in 2023
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Mid-tier hotels' revenue per employee reached NT$2.1 million in 2023
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Luxury segment market share expanded to 22% of total revenue in 2023
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Taiwan hotels' online booking revenue hit 65% of total at NT$185 billion in 2023
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Resort hotels contributed NT$38 billion, or 13%, to industry revenue in 2023
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Year-over-year revenue growth for Kaohsiung hotels was 21.4% in 2023
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Taichung hotel revenues climbed 17.8% to NT$25 billion in 2023
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Average hotel investment yield in Taiwan was 4.2% in 2023
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Domestic chain hotels revenue share was 55% at NT$157 billion in 2023
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Hotel industry ROE averaged 11.5% across Taiwan in 2023
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Total capital expenditure by hotels reached NT$50 billion in 2023 for renovations
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Kenting resort area hotels revenue doubled to NT$15 billion post-2023 reopening
Interpretation
Economic Performance Interpretation
While post-pandemic Taiwan’s hotels enjoyed a decidedly profitable revival—luxury rates soared, taxes surged, and tourists splurged—the numbers prove the industry is no longer just resting comfortably but is wide awake and contributing mightily to the national coffers.
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Employment and Operations20 stats
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Hotel industry employed 120,450 direct workers in Taiwan as of 2023
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Average monthly salary for hotel front desk staff was NT$32,000in 2023
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Female workforce ratio in Taiwan hotels reached 58% in 2023 survey
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Turnover rate in housekeeping departments averaged 22% annually in 2023
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Chefs and F&B staff numbered 28,500 across hotels in 2023
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Training hours per employee averaged 45 annually in five-star hotels 2023
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Part-time workers comprised 35% of total hotel workforce in peak seasons 2023
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Manager salaries in luxury hotels averaged NT$85,000monthly in 2023
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Digital skill training covered 62% of front-office staff by end-2023
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Labor productivity per employee was NT$2.4 million in revenue terms 2023
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Foreign worker visas for hotels totaled 5,200 in hospitality roles 2023
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Housekeeping staff-to-room ratio averaged 1:18 in midscale hotels 2023
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Online reservation handling staff grew 15% to 12,000 in 2023
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Sustainability officers in hotels numbered 450 across chains in 2023
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Average service hours per day for staff was 8.2 in urban hotels 2023
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Revenue per frontline employee reached NT$2.8 million in Taipei 2023
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Apprenticeship programs trained 3,200 new entrants to industry in 2023
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Night shift staff ratio was 28% in 24-hour hotels nationwide 2023
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Health & safety certification held by 92% of operational staff in 2023
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Multi-lingual staff percentage was 45% in international hotels 2023
Interpretation
Employment and Operations Interpretation
Despite employing over 120,000 people, Taiwan's hotel industry is a masterclass in managed contradictions, where relatively high revenue per employee suggests a lean operation, yet this is undercut by stark turnover rates and a heavy reliance on part-time and night-shift staff, all while trying to upskill a majority-female workforce for an increasingly digital and multilingual guest experience.
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Future Projections10 stats
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Hotel market expected to grow at 7.2% CAGR to US$6.1 billion by 2030
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12 new luxury hotels with 3,500 rooms planned for Taipei by 2027
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Investment volume in hotels projected at NT$100 billion over 2024-2028
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Occupancy forecasted to stabilize at 72% with RevPAR NT$2,500 by 2025
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20% growth in eco-hotels to 220 properties by 2028
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ADR expected to rise 5.5% annually to NT$4,200 in luxury segment by 2027
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Domestic tourism to drive 65% of demand, adding 10 million room nights by 2026
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Japanese tourist arrivals projected 2.5 million annually post-2025
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Hotel renovations budgeted NT$80 billion through 2027 for smart tech upgrades
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Kenting to add 1,000 resort rooms by 2026, boosting capacity 35%
Interpretation
Future Projections Interpretation
Taiwan’s hotel industry is rolling out the red carpet, the smart tech, and the sustainable sheets, betting billions that both a surge in local getaways and a welcome return of Japanese tourists will justify this luxurious expansion spree.
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Supply and Infrastructure22 stats
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Taiwan's total hotel establishments numbered 8,247 as of 2023, including 1,256 rated hotels
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Total guest rooms in Taiwan hotels reached 285,430 by end-2023, up 2.1% from 2022
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Taipei boasts 42 five-star hotels with 12,500 rooms as of 2023
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International branded hotels operate 35 properties with 8,200 keys in Taiwan in 2023
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New hotel openings added 1,800 rooms in Taipei in 2023
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Budget hotels account for 62% of total rooms at 177,000 rooms nationwide in 2023
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Taoyuan International Airport hotels total 25 properties with 4,500 rooms in 2023
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Sun Moon Lake resort hotels have 1,200 rooms across 45 establishments in 2023
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Four-star hotels number 312 with 45,000 rooms across Taiwan in 2023
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Independent hotels represent 78% of total establishments at 6,432 in 2023
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High-speed rail adjacent hotels total 150 with 18,000 rooms in 2023
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Kenting National Park hotels supply 2,800 rooms in 120 properties as of 2023
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Kaohsiung hotel rooms grew to 22,000 across 450 hotels in 2023
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Luxury villas and boutique hotels added 500 units in 2023
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Average hotel room size in Taipei is 28 sqm for midscale properties in 2023
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Eco-friendly certified hotels number 180 with 15,000 rooms in 2023
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Taichung's hotel supply reached 18,500 rooms in 380 establishments by 2023
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Serviced apartments integrated with hotels total 3,200 units in 2023
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Hualien hotel rooms stand at 12,000 across 250 properties post-2023
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Tainan historic hotels number 85 with 5,200 rooms in 2023
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Glamping sites affiliated with hotels added 1,500 beds in 2023
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Average age of Taiwan hotel buildings is 18 years as of 2023 survey
Interpretation
Supply and Infrastructure Interpretation
While Taiwan's hotel landscape is dominated by pragmatic, independent budget stays—a staggering 177,000 rooms strong—the industry is meticulously layering in luxury, international brands, and eco-conscious experiences, proving it's not just about a place to sleep, but about strategically dreaming up the perfect stay for every traveler.
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Tourism Linkages20 stats
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Taiwan welcomed 6.45 million international tourists in 2023, boosting hotel demand by 40%
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Japanese tourists accounted for 28.5% of hotel guests, staying average 3.2 nights in 2023
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South Korean visitors filled 15% of hotel rooms with NT$4,500 average spend in 2023
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Mainland Chinese tourists (pre-ban) were 12% but post-2023 zero, shifting to SE Asia at 22%
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US tourists grew 35% to 450,000, preferring luxury hotels 65% occupancy contribution 2023
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Average spend per international guest on hotels was US$250/night in 2023
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Domestic tourists totaled 45 million trips, occupying 62% of hotel rooms in 2023
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European visitors (excl. Russia) made up 8% with 4.1-night ALOS in cultural sites 2023
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Southeast Asian tourists surged 50% to 1.2 million, budget hotels 70% preference 2023
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Business travelers from Asia comprised 32% of MICE hotel guests in Taipei 2023
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Family travel groups averaged 2.8 persons per hotel booking in 2023
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Australian tourists numbered 180,000, contributing to resort demand up 25% 2023
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Millennial tourists (25-40) represented 42% of hotel bookings via apps in 2023
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Eco-tourism guests filled 18% of nature hotel rooms, up 30% in 2023
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Repeat visitors ratio to Taiwan hotels was 35% among internationals in 2023
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Wedding tourism guests occupied 5,200 rooms monthly average in 2023
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Adventure tourists (hiking/cycling) stayed 2.5 nights average in eastern Taiwan 2023
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Senior tourists (60+) share grew to 22% in wellness resorts 2023
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Food tourism guests spent 20% more on hotels near night markets in 2023
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Medical tourists numbered 120,000, occupying premium rooms 85% rate 2023
Interpretation
Tourism Linkages Interpretation
Taiwan’s hotel industry, buoyed by a 40% demand surge from 6.45 million international visitors, reveals a savvy but fragmented market where loyal Japanese guests bookend Korean spenders, a vanished Chinese segment is briskly replaced by Southeast Asian budget travelers, and luxury American tastes now fund what domestic wanderlust and European cultural pilgrimages sustain.
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