MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle Leads as National Chair of the US Travel Association, Driving Industry Expansion with Major Global Events Like the 2025 Ryder Cup, 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 2028 Summer Olympics

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle drives industry growth as US Travel Association Chair, leveraging global events like the Ryder Cup, FIFA, and Olympics.

As National Chair of the U.S. Travel Association, Hornbuckle will lead an Executive Board of 30 industry leaders spanning airlines, hotels, attractions, destination marketing organizations, and more. He will also work closely with a broader board of delegates who provide critical support and guidance to the association.

His leadership will be instrumental in:

The next decade marks an unprecedented boom in high-profile international events hosted by the United States, with millions of tourists expected to visit from across the world. These major events will significantly boost hospitality revenues, job creation, and international tourism flows, presenting a unique moment for strategic leadership in the travel sector.

2025 Ryder Cup (Bethpage Black, New York)

2026 FIFA World Cup (Hosted Across 11 U.S. Cities)

2028 Summer Olympics (Los Angeles, California)

Bill Hornbuckle brings decades of executive experience to the role, currently serving as CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, one of the largest hospitality and entertainment companies in the world. Under his leadership, MGM Resorts has expanded its footprint, enhanced luxury tourism offerings, and pioneered innovative hospitality strategies that have positioned Las Vegas as a global travel icon.

With a career spanning hospitality, gaming, entertainment, and destination marketing, Hornbuckle has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern travel experience, making him an ideal leader for U.S. Travel at a time of high-stakes industry evolution.

As National Chair, he is expected to:

His deep understanding of hospitality and large-scale event tourism will be key in ensuring the travel sector remains a leading economic engine for the U.S.