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.
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.
Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 and marks the first upset of the tournament. A result that was not in anyone's plans. Two arrivals from the Arabs gave victory to Hervé Renard's team. Scaloni's men never knew how to face the game after receiving the equalizer as soon as the second half began. Now, he will have to think about Mexico, with whom he will play on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
