Visa Delays Could Disrupt 2026 World Cup Travel
Fans planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States may face significant challenges due to long visa wait times and stricter regulations.
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Brand USA Sees Record-Breaking 77 Million Visitors in 2024; Projects 87 Million in 2025
“We’re not talking about recovery; we’re setting new records,” said Fred Dixon, Brand USA’s new President and CEO, as he kicked off this year’s Travel Week.
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WTTC Celebrates U.S. Commitment to Reducing Visa Processing Times
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has celebrated the significant strides made by the United States in the tourism sector, including the establishment of new goals aimed at enhancing visitor flow and op
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U.S. Reduces Visa Wait Times by 60%, Paving the Way for Travel Recovery
The U.S. Department of State has made significant strides in reducing visa wait times, marking a critical step toward revitalizing international travel.
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Visa Window for Some World Cup Visitors Closing, Warns U.S. Travel Association
In a press briefing this week, the U.S. Travel Association raised concerns over the narrowing window for soccer fans to secure U.S.
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IPW Los Angeles: US Travel President Calls for Government Focus on Facilitating Visitor Growth
During a press conference at the IPW event currently underway in Los Angeles, Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of US Travel, urged government leaders to prioritize the expansion of inbound
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Chris Thompson Bids Farewell After Over a Decade of Leadership at Brand USA with Projected Growth in Inbound International Tourism
In his farewell speech, Chris Thompson highlighted that by 2027, the United States is expected to receive 90 million visitors, who will spend $279 billion annually, as outlined in the 2022 National Travel and Tourism Strategy.
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U.S. Travel & Tourism Sector Breaks Records Despite Slow Return of International Spend
Julia Simpson, President & CEO of WTTC, underscored the sector's monumental impact, employing 18 million Americans and fortifying the economy by nearly $2.4 trillion. She emphasized the need for government support to address visa processing, border queues, and staffing issues, crucial ahead of major events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics.
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