Taiwan is recruiting backpackers

For the 6th year, Taiwan is trying to encourage backpackers to explore their country with an interactive marketing campaign.

Taiwan targets backpacker market with 'Youth Trekkers Wanted' campaign

Backpackers looking for their next big adventure can now enter a pioneering youth travel initiative launched by Taiwan's Ministry of Education. The 'Youth Trekkers Wanted' campaign gives people aged 18-30 the opportunity to come up with their dream Taiwan trekking itinerary, with those chosen given up to US $3,000 (approx. £1,945) to make their dream a reality.

Previous winning itineraries have included a 'love at first bite' culinary tour, as well as trek to discover Taiwan's diverse graffiti and street art scene.

Anyone interested in entering this year's competition should submit their dream itinerary and completed application no later than July 14 via the official 'Youth Trekkers Wanted' website

I think this is a great way to promote a country and the hostels in it! I would like to see more areas do something like this, especially in remote and off-the-beaten-path locations where hostels struggle to attract guests.

If your hostel proposed something like this to your minister of Tourism or Education do you think they would be interested?