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Doubts raised over US travel system during 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Admin

US will host 2026 tournament with Canada and Mexico
Report raises concern about visas and infrastructure

The United States is unprepared for the burdens placed on its air travel system when the country hosts the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, according to a report released on Wednesday.

The US Travel Association, a non-profit that represents the travel industry, commissioned a report written by former government officials and industry experts. The report raises concerns about visas, creaking infrastructure and poor security technology.

LA’s mayor says 2028 will be ‘no-car Games’ despite city’s notorious traffic

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Admin

City will host Games for third time in its history
Businesses will be asked to allow home working

The Los Angeles mayor, Karen Bass, has said the 2028 Olympics will be a “no-car Games” as the city prepares to host the event in four years’ time.

Bass and Casey Wasserman, the chairman of the LA 2028 organizing committee, highlighted some of the planning that has already been completed. Bass was preemptive about the city’s notorious traffic, addressing the issue in her opening remarks at a press conference in Paris on Saturday.