Taiwan Tourism Administration: TTA wrapped up a three-city “Taiwan, Never Sleeps” roadshow across Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland, reaching 225+ travel professionals and highlighting year-round dining, night markets and urban nightlife, as arrivals from Australia and New Zealand keep climbing. Cross-strait travel & health: Ferries between Taiwan and outer islands are set to be suspended due to typhoon conditions, with weather alerts also pointing to severe summer disruptions. Aviation & tourism buzz: STARLUX took delivery of the STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA Silver “flying canvas” in Toulouse, with its maiden journey to Taiwan scheduled to land at Taoyuan—an instant draw for aviation fans. Security & visitor risk: Taiwan officials warned that China’s new “Ethnic Unity” law could enable transnational repression, prompting continued travel-risk advisories. Local incident: A Keelung teen was arrested after allegedly slashing her younger brother’s neck during a dispute over noise, underscoring how summer break tensions can turn serious. Weather watch: Typhoon Bavi (Inday) is building in the region, with authorities urging preemptive preparations and possible travel disruptions. Travel demand signals: Summer tourism is pushing a broader push to improve the quality of the travel experience, as operators race to meet rising arrival expectations.