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[Hell Puppy]

I actually like the attempt to change the format. The show floor concept just has NOT been working.

The big question is are they gonna try to lock down the hotel like they do in Florida where if you're not staying there and part of the show you're not in?

I cant see that happening, Palms is too big and would be giving up a ton of gambling dollars.

Moving it off strip, MIGHT help keep people in one place and easy to find, which is always a big complaint in vegas. But I doubt it, still a lot of temptation to head out to the clubs and your favorite restaurants on the strip. I'm guessing a lot of people probably try to save a buck by staying at the Rio. That's in walking distance and likely yields a larger room for half the price.

Palms is VERY nice, but you're paying a premium to stay someplace very trendy.

[EmporerEJ]

Oh, I dunno-

The old fashioned floor concept might not be best.
But I don't think that's the drawback. I think the major problem is the insanity in pricing for a booth.

It's great for IBM, but not a website guy trying to market his starlet.
You wanna fill the show floor?
Make the booth rate reasonable, or make smaller booths, or something along those lines.

Problem in this business, is, it's not run as a business. It's a dick slapping contest. (No pun intended)
They come in, blow their wad to have a big flashy stand, splash some cash around trying to look successful, and 6 months later? No one has heard from them.

Doesn't matter if you're selling chips, or tits, business is business. One's just better to look at.
(The tits, that is....)

[Hell Puppy]

The key to a successful show is to get everyone in the same place so they can easily find and interact with one another.

If they all go in 20 different directions because the hotel bar sucks, food sucks, things close early or there's simply better distractions nearby, then people tend to tag up with the same people they see at every show and no new business gets done. That's not always a bad thing, but it's typically not remembered as a great show.

This is one of the things that makes Phoenix so successful. Everyone is captive in one place, there's not a lot of reason to separate from the herd because the best entertainment, etc, is usually at the show itself. Miami gets good marks for the same reason.

Now the real trick is figuring out how to provide that AND make it profitable for the show organizer.

[Jace]

I think brad put it best

Originally Posted by Brad_JBM

No more show floor? So it is basically a big party with freeloaders looking for free booze?

isn't that where it all has been heading anyway?

regardless, I will be at Costa Rica Bash, finally getting out again, and figure a nice vacation/business mix will be the best thing

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Jace

I think brad put it best



isn't that where it all has been heading anyway?

regardless, I will be at Costa Rica Bash, finally getting out again, and figure a nice vacation/business mix will be the best thing

Your on Hellpuppy.

[Jace]

Originally Posted by gonzo

Your on Hellpuppy.

gonzo to english translator needed please

[Hell Puppy]

Mmmmmm....doughnuts.