Timely, secure and efficient visa processing is essential to the success of global events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics. Millions of visitors and billions in economic impact are on the line. The travel industry is grateful to Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove, U.S. Representative Young Kim, Rep. Darin LaHood and Congresswoman Nikema Williams for leading a bipartisan letter—joined by 55 lawmakers—urging Secretary of State Rubio to act now to improve the visa process. See the letter: https://kamlager-dove.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/kamlager-dove.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/quill-letter-to-improve-visa-processing.pdf (fb)

A record-breaking 45+ million Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend—the most since 2005, according to AAA. It’s the unofficial start to what’s shaping up to be a busy summer for travel. By the numbers: 🚗 87% will drive—fueled by lower gas prices ✈️ 3.6M expected to fly—up nearly 2% from 2024, 12% above 2019 🚢 Train, bus and cruise travel up 8.5%, led by demand for Alaska sailings 🌴 Top domestic spots: Orlando, Seattle, New York and Miami #MemorialDayTravel #TravelForecast (fb)