Hot Spring Tourism Push: Taiwan’s Tourism Administration and MOTC launched the 2026–2027 “Greetings from Taiwan Springs” campaign, pitching hot springs as a year-round “four-season springs” travel theme with 19 destinations, local food and culture, and a Sept. 4 kickoff in Taichung. Air Route Reality Check: The Civil Aviation Administration is reviewing Uni Air’s bid to suspend Taipei–Hualien flights due to low demand, with Hualien’s only regular operator warning load factors are too thin while outlying-island routes stay strong. Muslim Travel Growth: Taiwan is expanding its Indonesia-focused tourism push after ranking among Indonesians’ top non-OIC destinations in the Global Muslim Travel Index, with a plan to target New Year travel via Surabaya and Jakarta outreach. Emergency Response Upgrade: Hualien County pre-stages green lights for ambulances using an AI-enabled vehicle-to-everything emergency corridor, aiming to cut intersection clearance time by 20–30% near Tzu Chi Hospital. Travel Market Signals: Traveloka’s SEA Index says travelers are booking longer stays and leaning into Southeast Asia’s own beaches and experiences, while Agoda flags rising interest in lesser-known local festivals as a driver for accommodation demand. New Direct Link for Taiwan-India: EVA Air announced five weekly direct flights between New Delhi and Taipei starting in December, a boost for tourism, study exchanges, and business ties. Global Travel Context: Seoul Incheon topped the world for international passenger traffic in H1 2026, while global markets stayed jittery as US-Iran ceasefire talks expired and oil prices firmed.