Trump hosts travel leaders in Oval Office to toast record summer tourism and 2028 Olympics plans

President Donald Trump hosted a meeting with senior leaders of the American travel industry inside the Oval Office, honoring the sector’s strong summer performance. Officials were presented with data showing travelers covering 290 billion highway miles, national parks receiving 78 million visitors, and more than three million airline passengers on eleven separate days, all described as record levels. Trump attributed part of the boom to the concurrent World Cup festivities.

The gathering also turned to future plans, with the president emphasizing the significance of the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 and pledging to replicate his earlier efforts in promoting major international events. Industry representatives, including resort chain heads, participated in the celebration. The event underscored both the economic vitality of tourism and the government’s role in supporting large-scale sporting events.