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Hong Kong kicked off Lunar New Year celebrations with a spectacular night parade that drew crowds hours before showtime. Families, tourists, and exchange students lined the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui for the "Best Fortune World Party" featuring 12 floats and nearly 60 performing groups.
South Africa welcomed more international visitors in 2025 than ever before in its history, with smart visa reforms and new flight routes driving a 17.6% surge. The tourism boom is creating jobs and pumping billions into local communities across the nation.
Egypt topped the world in tourism growth last year, welcoming 20% more international visitors and proving that smart strategy can turn travel dreams into reality. The North African nation outpaced global averages while boosting revenue by 17%, showing the world how to do tourism recovery right.
More than 20 million visitors explored China visa-free in 2024, double the year before, as the country welcomes travelers from most of Europe, Latin America, and beyond. Nearly all European nations can now visit for 30 days without the paperwork hassle.
The State Department just launched a new system to fast-track visas for soccer fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with millions expected from around the globe. The FIFA PASS program will help ticket holders get prioritized appointments and bring 500 extra staff to process applications.