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Japan will raise visa fees by up to 400% starting July 2026, the first increase since 1977. Meanwhile, the EU and U.S. are implementing new visa and immigration reforms with increased fees and stricter rules.

Madrid generated €10 billion in tourism revenue during the first half of 2026, driven by 5.6 million visitors. The city saw a 11.4% revenue increase and expanded tourism employment by over 5%.

Madrid’s international tourism spending reached £8.5 billion in the first half of 2026, an 11.4% increase year-on-year. Visitor numbers grew 4.1% to 5.6 million, led by tourists from the US, Italy, and the UK.

Phu Tho Province welcomed over 10.5 million visitors and earned VND10.755 trillion in tourism revenue in H1 2026. The province has launched multiple campaigns and digital initiatives to boost tourism growth and aims to attract 20 million visitors annually by 2030.

Madrid’s international tourist spending reached €10 billion in the first half of 2026, a rise of 11.4% from 2025, with visitor numbers increasing by 4.1%. The city recorded over 5.6 million visitors and has increased tourism employment by more than 5% this year.

Five major visa programs worldwide will implement significant regulatory and procedural changes by 2027. These include reforms to the H-1B lottery system, ETIAS travel authorization, EB-5 investment thresholds, Golden Visa policies in Europe, and U.S. student visa regulations.

Madrid recorded £8.5 billion in tourism spending during the first half of 2026, driven by 5.6 million visitors. Overseas tourists made up 59% of arrivals, boosting employment by over 5%.

Vietnam's National Authority of Tourism partnered with VFS Global in 2026 to boost international tourism promotion. Vietnam targets 25 million international visitors in 2026 and aims for 45-50 million by 2030.

By 2027, five major visa programs will operate under markedly different rules affecting applications and eligibility. Changes include a wage-based lottery for H-1B visas and new ETIAS requirements for entry to Europe.

Phu Tho Province attracted over 10.5 million tourists and generated US$410 million in tourism revenue in the first half of 2026. The surge was aided by viral digital content and government campaigns enhancing service quality.