Paris was selected to host the 2024 event while LA was chosen for 2028. In preparation for the event, the Paris 2024 team has been selecting venue locations for the 32 sports.
Island Hopper: United Airlines’ Pacific Ocean Puddle-jumper
United Airlines operates one of its hubs in Guam, an isolated American territory in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. From here, the airline operates an island-hopping route that connects various Pacific Island nations.
Rabaul: A town and airport destroyed by a volcano
Rabaul is a town on the island of New Britain in the country of Papua New Guinea. Due to how the town is situated on a protected harbor, it became a strategic location in the Pacific Front during WWII.
Papua New Guinea LNG: Rich in natural resources, but not infrastructure
Papua New Guinea has received significant attention from multinational oil & gas companies because its internal regions are rich with oil and liquified natural gas (LNG).