Cross-Border Healthcare: AXA launched GBA EverGuard medical insurance for Hong Kong residents, aiming to make Greater Bay Area treatment easier as people worry about Hong Kong costs and long waits. Air Travel Costs: Starlux will raise its booking fee to US$33 from Oct. 7 (up from US$30), following other Taiwan carriers’ recent fee hikes—watch for higher add-on costs at checkout. Taiwan Tourism & Culture: Taiwan’s Siraya National Scenic Area gets a spotlight in a slow-travel style guide, tying Indigenous heritage to southwest Tainan’s roots. Culture Abroad: Taiwan’s Minister of Culture Li Yuan begins a Europe tour in the UK, pitching Taiwan’s cultural infrastructure plans and inviting European partners. Outbound Travel Business: Linkin Reps launched Linkin South Asia from New Delhi to expand destination services across Japan, Taiwan, China, South Korea and Hong Kong for Indian agents. Festival in Tainan: The 2026 Kunshen Wangye’s Salt for Peace Festival runs Nov. 7-8 at Nankunshen Daitian Temple, adding an international “Peace Without Borders” theme and bilingual visitor activities. Tourism Service Pressure (Regional): South Korea saw tourist complaints hit a record pace in 2026, with issues like taxi driving, accommodation problems and overcharging topping reports. Travel Deals Buzz: 9.9 mega sales are live across Singapore-focused platforms, with flight and hotel promos including Taiwan bundles.