Staff writer, with CNATaipei 101, the nation’s tallest skyscraper and a major tourist attraction, is seeking new revenue sources this year as the number of Chinese tourists declines. Taipei 101 launched its own 101 Cafe brand at the beginning of the year and is looking to open branches nationwide, Chou said. Taipei 101 recently inked an accord with Japan’s tallest building, the 300m-tall Abeno Harukas in Osaka, and the two company’s will host a series of joint tourism activities later this year, Chou said. Last month, Taipei 101 signed a cooperation agreement with Lotte World Tower, the tallest building in South Korea, to forge closer business ties. Last year, Taipei 101 was awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for international “green” building in the Operation and Maintenance of an Existing Building, after receiving a similar award in 2011.

Source: Taipei Times March 13, 2017 15:56 UTC