Nancy Ryan (6th R) from the United States, the 40 millionth visitor to Hong Kong this year, holds her gifts in a welcoming ceremony in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 21, 2011.

Nancy Ryan (6th R) from the United States, the 40 millionth visitor to Hong Kong this year, poses for photos with local officials in a welcoming ceremony in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 21, 2011.

Nancy Ryan (C) from the United States, the 40 millionth visitor to Hong Kong this year, receives gifts from James Tien Pei-Chun (L), Chairman of Hong Kong Tourism Board, in a welcoming ceremony in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 21, 2011.

Nancy Ryan (6th R) from the United States, the 40 millionth visitor to Hong Kong this year, holds her business class return tickets in a welcoming ceremony in Hong Kong, south China, Dec. 21, 2011.

Nancy Ryan was named as the 40 millionth visitor of the year by Hong Kong Toursim Board and was given generous gifts, including business class return tickets and a stay in the 5-star Peninsula Hotel.