U.S. Travel Association Applauds Creation of White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics

The U.S. Travel Association as we speak introduced the launch of the America’s Sports and Travel Mega Event Coalition (ASTMEC)—a nationwide alliance of sports activities, journey and enterprise leaders devoted to serving to the United States efficiently host a once-in-a-generation slate of world sporting occasions.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics on the horizon, ASTMEC will work in shut partnership with the administration to make sure the required insurance policies, infrastructure and safety methods are in place to help these and different mega occasions—anticipated to generate a $100 billion financial impression nationwide over the subsequent 4 years.

“The Trump administration’s launch of the White House Task Force on the 2028 Summer Olympics lays critical groundwork for a historic decade of global sports,” stated Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. “This is another opportunity for the U.S. to demonstrate its leadership on the world stage. Hosting these events will bring global attention and millions of visitors to our cities—but momentum isn’t enough. Success demands strategy, unity and investment. We urge the White House Task Force to press Congress to scrap the misguided $250 junk fee that will deter legitimate visitors. ASTMEC is ready to partner with federal and local leaders to deliver a secure, seamless experience and a legacy that lasts.” 

Over the subsequent 4 years, the United States is projected to welcome greater than 30 million worldwide guests for main sporting occasions—putting new calls for on the nation’s journey methods and infrastructure.

To assist meet these calls for and improve the customer expertise, ASTMEC will work carefully with federal officers to give attention to: 

• Modernizing visa and entry methods, together with a brand new Visa Task Force
• Upgrading airports and deploying next-generation safety know-how
• Ensuring quick, protected journey for athletes, followers, sponsors and media

U.S. Travel strongly helps latest federal motion, together with: 

• The creation of the White House Task Forces on the FIFA World Cup 2026 and 2028 Summer Olympics
• A $625 million federal funding in 2026 FIFA World Cup operations
• A $1 billion dedication to the 2028 Olympic Games

ASTMEC is dedicated to working alongside the administration, Congress, state and native leaders and the personal sector to make sure these historic occasions usually are not solely profitable however function a catalyst for long-term enhancements to America’s journey system and worldwide competitiveness.