The Economic Impact of Detroit Landing 2024 NFL Draft with: Claude Molinari

Every year in April in the NFL Hope Springs Eternal for all 32 teams during the NFL draft. Its an opportunity for great optimism, hope and inspiration for the promise of brighter days ahead. In April of 2024 the city of Detroit and the surrounding region will be put on full display as the NFL community will ascend upon the Motor City as the host city for the annual talent selection process.

"The draft has become a prominent offseason event across the country, and we are excited to work with the Lions and their partners to bring the 2024 NFL Draft to the Motor City," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "With the help of Visit Detroit, the Detroit Sports Commission, and the City of Detroit the Lions passionate fan base and all visitors will be treated to an incredible three-day experience." Detroit beat out the likes of Green Bay and Washington D.C. to serve as the 2024 draft host.  Claude Molinari is the President & CEO at Visit Detroit.  In this role, Molinari is responsible for developing the strategic direction and overseeing the operations of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.  He provides the leadership and direction necessary to enable the DMCVB to bring meetings and conventions, leisure and business visitors to metropolitan Detroit and accelerate economic growth. He leads the creation of the annual sales and marketing plan of the DMCVB which outlines the direction the Bureau will take to attract tourism and meetings business to the region.  He oversees the development of the annual budget. He joined me this week to discuss the economic and societal implications of Detroit being awarded the draft.

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