New Direct Route for Travelers: EVA Air plans to launch the first Delhi–Taipei direct flight on Dec. 1, running five times a week and aimed at boosting tourism links between India and Taiwan. Diplomacy Meets Tourism & Business: Taiwan FM Lin Chia-lung wrapped up visits to Guatemala and Belize, touring Taiwan-funded upgrades like Guatemala’s La Aurora airport improvements and a planned cancer hospital, with tourism among the sectors highlighted by a business delegation. Health & Travel Timing: Taiwan’s CDC says flu vaccination is at a peak and encourages getting shots ahead of the Double Ten National Day holiday, with hundreds of thousands already vaccinated in the first days of the public program. Holiday Nature Plans: During the Double Ten weekend, 13 of Taiwan’s national forest recreation parks will offer concession admission tickets to all visitors, including popular spots like Alishan, Kenting, and Jhihben. Culture & Heritage Travel: Lukang’s Fengtian Temple completed Lord Su’s grand inspection tour—the first in 57 years—bringing a major religious procession across central Taiwan and adding a fresh draw for cultural travelers. Regional Tourism Demand Watch: Osaka saw a drop in foreign visitors in August, with mainland China arrivals down sharply, even as other markets hit record highs.