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The U.S. risks missing out on billions in tourism revenue unless it modernizes its travel infrastructure, according to a new report.

The Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel, run by the U.S. Travel Association, has called for a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s aviation security, visa processing, and customs procedures.

“The message is that while we may be 16 months from the World Cup, the window is closing in terms of the time to make necessary travel,” said Geoff Freeman, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Travel Association. “We need a great degree of urgency that we have not seen before. We need to focus on improving the travel experience. We’ve got demand that is reaching all-time highs and that’s before international travelers start rolling in these events. So we need to focus on pieces. What are we doing?”

The report calls for four main steps to be taken by the federal government:

  • Establish White House leadership to showcase America at premier events.
  • Deliver on President Trump’s promise to process visas efficiently and securely for the 2026 World Cup.
  • Create the world’s most advanced and secure airport screening process by investing in security technology.
  • Create strong, modern and efficient airport borders to keep America safe and global travel moving.
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