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How Travis Murphy is helping the sports industry navigate immigration issues

Sports Business Journal recently profiled our CEO, Travis J. Murphy, highlighting Jetr Global’s work with teams, leagues and athletes to bring people and nations together.

World Cup tickets: 2026 USA tournament prices, visas and security explained

Jetr Global CEO Travis Murphy is quoted in BBC Sport on the complex visa navigation process for international fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sport as Strategy: Immigration, Diplomacy, and the Stakes of a Global Moment

On September 16, 2025, Jetr Global CEO Travis Murphy spoke to the Savannah Council on World Affairs. Read the full speech here.

Why a Paraguayan former Miss Universe star has petitioned President Trump over World Cup visas

The New York Times and The Athletic quote Jetr Global CEO Travis Murphy on visa concerns heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Xvisory Member Spotlight - Travis Murphy

CEO and Founder of Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment Travis Murphy reflects on how his career as a U.S. diplomat and senior NBA staff led to building a firm at the intersection of sports, immigration, and diplomacy.

Jetr Global Welcomes Adrian Culea as Director of Global Growth Strategy and Government Affairs

Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment welcomes Adrian Culea as Director of Global Growth Strategy and Government Affairs, bringing a wealth of high-level experience at the intersection of sports, government, and executive logistics.

NBA Draft Meets Immigration Policy

Jetr Global founder Travis Murphy joins travel expert Samya to break down how visa issues impact international NBA players like South Sudan's Khaman Maluach.

The U.S. revoked visas from a top basketball player's country. How the NBA kept his dream alive.

This article profiles Khaman Maluach, a promising basketball talent from South Sudan playing for Duke University, and highlights his journey and potential ahead of the NBA draft.

The World Cup is coming to Houston next summer. Will Trump make it hard for people to come?

Long visa wait times and strict policies may limit international fan travel for World Cup matches in Houston.

Jetr Global Names Rebecca Maxwell as Vice President of Immigration

Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment announced the appointment of veteran immigration attorney Rebecca Maxwell as Vice President of Immigration.

Duke's Khaman Maluach likely unable to leave, reenter U.S. after South Sudanese visas revoked

CEO Travis Murphy is quoted by The Athletic on the visa status of Duke men's basketball freshman, Khaman Maluach.

Jetr Global Expands Team and Services with Renowned Leader in Olympic and Paralympic Games

Press release on the hiring of new Jetr Global executive, David Francis, formerly of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

For 2026 World Cup traveling fans, U.S. visa policy, wait times present roadblocks

The New York Times quotes CEO Travis Murphy on the priorities of the new presidential administration in relation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Report: U.S. Travel System Not Ready for FIFA World Cup, Olympics

A new report calls for faster visas and improved airport systems to prepare for millions of visitors coming for the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics, and other major events.

How K-Stater Travis Murphy creates global connections through sports

The Kansas State Alumni Association profiles CEO Travis Murphy

Travis Murphy: The Need for Sports Diplomacy

SportsTravel Magazine features CEO Travis Murphy on its SportsTravel podcast to discuss the importance of sports diplomacy and the visa situation for fans heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Athletes from foreign countries in the U.S. need visas. Here's how the process works

The Los Angeles Times quotes CEO Travis Murphy on the P-1 visa process and reciprocity issues for athletes.

Visa approval crisis threatens to cost 2026 World Cup and L.A. Olympics millions

The Los Angeles Times quotes CEO Travis Murphy on the importance of immigration to the success of the next decade of mega sports events in the United States.

New sports decade: America's chance to lead on the global stage

SBJ features an op-ed by CEO Travis Murphy on the opportunity the United States has to capitalize on several major sporting events coming to the country over the next decade.

The 2026 World Cup will attract millions of foreign fans. Will the U.S. grant them visas?

Yahoo Sports quotes CEO Travis Murphy on the visa challenges for people entering the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

America's Sports Decade: A Chance to Lead on the Global Stage

Sports Business Journal (SBJ) op-ed penned by CEO Travis Murphy discusses whether travel issues or a smooth, innovative event will define the U.S. Sports Decade, including the joint 2026 FIFA World Cup with Mexico and Canada.

Analysis | Sports Diplomacy — The United States Must Do Better

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia exposed how global sports intertwine with geopolitics. Her courage amid political manipulation reminds us that the U.S. must adapt to a world where athletes can become instruments of power.

He Got Game Diplomacy

August 26, 2022: POLITICO features Jetr Global CEO Travis Murphy and his involvement in the process of securing the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner from Russia

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