Read the Spring 2024 edition of SportsTravel! This issue offers a preview of the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Paris, plus in depth looks at the growth of volleyball, new venues to watch in 2024, a preview of the NFL Draft, a look at college basketball in Las Vegas and a Q&A with the new CEO at Ironman Group, among other topics.
Included in this issue:
Ready to Shine
The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the first in years where spectators will be in attendance. But that isn’t the only story worth watching during what should be a summer to remember.
SportsTravel Road Trip
The 10th edition of the SportsTravel Road Trip was staged in Colorado Springs, with sessions on economic impact, sports diplomacy and DEIA initiatives.
Volleyball Growth
The fastest-growing female high school and college sport by participation is volleyball. And new leagues and investment are making pro careers a possibility.
New Venues
A roundup of the newest sports venues coming online across the United States in 2024.
NFL Draft
Detroit is on the clock for the NFL Draft. Learn how the city is preparing for its moment in the spotlight.
Filling a Basketball Void
The implosion of the Pac-12 has left opportunities in Las Vegas, where several collegiate conferences hold championship games and are looking to the future.
Q&A: Scott DeRue
Scott DeRue, the new CEO at Ironman Group, discusses the event series’ future and why he’s bullish on mass participation events.
Sweet Caroline
Have you heard this song at sporting events? Of course you have. Bob Latham explains why that really shouldn’t be the case.
Bid Bowl
A listing of the latest events seeking host cities for future editions.