Luxury Private Jets Dominate Small-Town Idaho Airport for Exclusive Annual Billionaires' Summer Retreat
Money | July 9, 2024, 8:14 p.m.
The annual Allen & Co. Sun Valley Conference, a gathering of billionaires and business moguls in Idaho, draws in the rich and powerful to discuss hot topics like the Israel-Hamas war, the 2024 election, and artificial intelligence. Despite the exclusive nature of the event, the influx of private planes at Sun Valley's small airport offers a glimpse into the attendees. Names like Nike CEO John Donahoe and billionaire Kenneth Langone are among those expected to attend. With over 165 private planes scheduled to fly in, the airport faces challenges with limited parking space and congested skies. This year, the airport has implemented a special-event fee to accommodate the increased traffic. As guests arrive, the anticipation grows for discussions surrounding key issues in markets, tech, and business at this prestigious "summer camp for billionaires."