Aviation Milestone: EVA Air President Clay Sun was elected to the IATA Board of Directors, the first Taiwanese representative on the body’s top governing board—good news for Taiwan’s global air connectivity and passenger experience. Cross-Strait Travel & Culture: An AFP report highlights the Tao people of Orchid Island setting sail on a hand-carved longboat for the first time in 300 years, tracing ancestral sea routes to the Philippines and strengthening shared Austronesian ties. Weather Watch for Travelers: Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration issued heavy rain advisories for much of central and southern Taiwan, with extremely heavy rain warnings for offshore Penghu—expect disruptions for holiday plans. Summer Travel Trends: Traveloka data points to a boom in short getaways (2–4 days) and convenient beach-focused trips among Vietnamese travelers for summer 2026, with destinations within a few hours of home leading demand. Mobility for Business Travel: Trransfer Technologies partnered with Line Go to expand outbound travel services for Taiwanese companies and business travelers via Line’s MaaS ecosystem. Sports Tourism Link: Philippine Sports Commission chief Patrick Gregorio praised the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships, which included Chinese Taipei athletes—another example of regional events drawing international visitors.