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July 28, 2025: 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.

July 23, 2025: Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment is proud to announce the appointment of Ambassador Hugo F. Rodriguez, Jr. to its Board of Advisors.

June 27, 2025: 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.

June 27, 2025: Jetr Global was proud to be represented at the Sophia Business Angels Startup Factory’s 15th anniversary, where David Francis delivered a keynote on the power of sport, diplomacy, and innovation.

June 25, 2025: 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.

May 18, 2025: Long visa wait times and strict policies may limit international fan travel for World Cup matches in Houston.

April 10, 2025: Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment announced the appointment of veteran immigration attorney Rebecca Maxwell as Vice President of Immigration.

April 7, 2025: CEO Travis Murphy is quoted by The Athletic on the visa status of Duke men's basketball freshman, Khaman Maluach.

March 5, 2025: Press release on the hiring of new Jetr Global executive, David Francis, formerly of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC).

February 28, 2025: The New York Times quotes CEO Travis Murphy on the priorities of the new presidential administration in relation to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

February 20, 2025: 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.

February 5, 2025: The Kansas State Alumni Association profiles CEO Travis Murphy.

February 3, 2025: 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.

January 29, 2025: The Los Angeles Times quotes CEO Travis Murphy on the P-1 visa process and reciprocity issues for athletes.

January 29, 2025: 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.

January 15, 2025: Yahoo Sports quotes CEO Travis Murphy on the visa challenges for people entering the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

January 13, 2025: 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.

January 13, 2025: 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.

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October 16, 2024: Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment hosted its inaugural Sports Diplomacy Conference: The Role of Sports in Foreign Policy, Culture, and International Business.

August 19, 2024: On NPR, CEO Travis Murphy discusses the immigration challenges facing fans hoping to travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

April 26, 2024: The New York Times and The Athletic quote Jetr Global CEO Travis Murphy on visa and organization issues heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

January 31, 2024: "As many of you know, I’m a big advocate of the power of sports, especially as a tool to de-escalate conflict whether within our country or abroad."

December 18, 2023: Sports Business Journal Op-ed by JGSE CEO Travis Murphy, calling on the White House to prioritize sports and designate a Special Envoy for Sports Diplomacy.

December 8, 2023: ESPN details the hostage negotiations for Brittney Griner, including the extensive work of Travis Murphy as a liaison between the NBA, WNBA, and the United States government.

November 30, 2023: The Los Angeles Times quotes Travis Murphy on current U.S. immigration policy and the complex system prospective immigrants to the United States face when applying and waiting for appointments.

November 20, 2023: SBJ features an op-ed by Travis Murphy advocating for the U.S. to prioritize sports immigration and diplomacy with the coming decade of mega sporting events.

June 26, 2023: POLITICO profiles the launch of Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment to operate at the nexus between the sports world and federal government.

June 2023: Sports Planning Guide's 'Faces of Sports Tourism' profiles Jetr Global's Senior Vice President, Chloe Dybdahl.

March 7, 2023: Georgetown University Institute for the Study of Diplomacy features a piece by Travis Murphy calling on the US government and various stakeholders to prioritize the opportunities ahead for the United States through sports 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

June 29, 2021: Washington Post features a story on Jetr Global CEO Travis Murphy and his role in facilitating international immigration and travel for the National Basketball Association.