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.
Celebrating 15 Years of StartUp Factory: Sophia Business Angels & Cannes Pays de Lérins Spotlight Sport-Tech at Bastide Rouge
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment's First Annual Sports Diplomacy Conference
Jetr Global Sports + Entertainment hosted its inaugural Sports Diplomacy Conference: The Role of Sports in Foreign Policy, Culture, and International Business.
With Mega-Events on Horizon, U.S. Must Embrace Fundamental Shift In Policy
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.
Inside Brittney Griner’s Russia Arrest, detainment and release
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.
‘Everything’s Like A Gamble’: U.S. Immigration Policies Leave Lives In Limbo
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.
Immigration is Vital to the Internationalization of Sports
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.
Analysis | Sports Diplomacy — The United States Must Do Better
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.
The NBA’s International Players and Future Stars Sometimes Need an Assist from The “Visa Guy”
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.
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