Travel group hopes LA Olympics can be boost to modernize customs process

Published February 19, 2025 3:45pm ET



The U.S. Travel Association is advocating the modernization of the customs process to streamline travel at security checkpoints ahead of multiple high-profile events the country is set to host next year. 

The group’s CEO, Geoff Freeman, called the plans “bold, but…achievable,” noting they will need the help of President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to support the plans in order to get members of Congress on board with funding. Over the course of the Trump administration, the US is set to host multiple events, including the 2025 Ryder Cup, the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, all of which are expected to host many travelers from abroad.

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