The U.S. Travel Association has shared the formation of the America’s Sports and Travel Mega Event Coalition (ASTMEC), which is a new alliance set up specifically for the planning and preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The formation of the ASTMEC is a very important move for the U.S. as it positions the country to be ready to host these global mega events which will receive a large international audience.
The announcement also focused on the commendations directed towards the Trump administration for setting up a task force devoted to the 2028 Summer Olympics which will be held in Los Angeles. This is a hallmark in terms of large-scale tourism and relates back to sporting mega events. The collaboration of the U.S. Travel Association and the Trump administration’s task force will focus on the infrastructure and access control systems that will be needed to be put in place to easily manage and cater to the large flow of international visitors and allow for smooth operations.
Getting Ready for the FIFA World Cup and Olympics in the USA
As the host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada, the USA is expecting a huge influx of foreign visitors, especially in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Dallas. With fans from all over the world expected to attend, the World Cup will greatly benefit the United States tourism industry, as millions of international fans, athletes, sponsors, and media will be in the country for the games.
Further boosting tourism in the United States is the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be held in Los Angeles. This will be the first time the city has hosted the Olympics since 1984, and it looks to be another strong magnet for foreign tourists to the city, as well as to other parts of the country. In combination, both of these events create a remarkable chance to improve the tourism infrastructure and establish a legacy of international sports events for the U.S. for decades to come.
