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Breakfast with InterbikeBreakfast with Interbike
Recap Interbike’s requirements
What’s up with Vegas?
What are the best new options?
Pros & cons of these selections?
Our recommendation
Questions and answers
January 19, 2008
Recap Interbike’s requirements
What’s up with Vegas?
What are the best new options?
Pros & cons of these selections?
Our recommendation
Questions and answers
January 19, 2008
Interbike’s top requirementsInterbike’s top requirements
Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space
Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh?
A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event
An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates
Relaxed union regulations / high quality services
OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop
Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination
Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space
Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh?
A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event
An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates
Relaxed union regulations / high quality services
OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop
Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination
Interbike’s top requirements Las Vegas
Interbike’s top requirements Las Vegas
Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space - YES
Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? - YES
A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - YES
An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates - YES
Relaxed union regulations / high quality services – Believe it or not, YES
OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop - YES
Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – NO
Las Vegas: 6 out of 7 = A-
Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space - YES
Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? - YES
A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - YES
An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates - YES
Relaxed union regulations / high quality services – Believe it or not, YES
OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop - YES
Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – NO
Las Vegas: 6 out of 7 = A-
What’s up with VegasWhat’s up with Vegas
On paper it is hard to beat, but…..
Some unconfirmed rumors about the future of the Sands Convention Center
Waning interest in staying there from both exhibitors and retailers
Even with present efforts in place; lack of cycling culture
By 2009 it will be 12 years in Las Vegas!
On paper it is hard to beat, but…..
Some unconfirmed rumors about the future of the Sands Convention Center
Waning interest in staying there from both exhibitors and retailers
Even with present efforts in place; lack of cycling culture
By 2009 it will be 12 years in Las Vegas!
Some OptionsSome Options
Denver, CO
Anaheim, CA
Salt Lake City?
Denver, CO
Anaheim, CA
Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City, UT PROS
Very relaxed labor and drayage regulations
Cycling friendly region, more in line with industry’s preference
Large event in a small town = red carpet treatment
No gambling, less distractions
Bike industry may have greater impact on local advocacy
Good options for OutDoor Demo
Greener, cleaner and leaner
Change is good, change might be welcomed
PROS
Very relaxed labor and drayage regulations
Cycling friendly region, more in line with industry’s preference
Large event in a small town = red carpet treatment
No gambling, less distractions
Bike industry may have greater impact on local advocacy
Good options for OutDoor Demo
Greener, cleaner and leaner
Change is good, change might be welcomed
CONS
Salt Palace will not come close to accommodating the 3,100+ booths with current floor plan configurations
Individual spaces in main exhibit area will need to be created as peninsulas
300 - 400+ booths in ancillary Convention Center spaces still needed
Space growth opportunities will be very challenging
Interbike’s host lodging options sometimes as far as 20 miles from Expo
Increases in average air fare rates, no direct international flights
Far fewer restaurants and entertainment options. Longer lines and wait times
CONS
Salt Palace will not come close to accommodating the 3,100+ booths with current floor plan configurations
Individual spaces in main exhibit area will need to be created as peninsulas
300 - 400+ booths in ancillary Convention Center spaces still needed
Space growth opportunities will be very challenging
Interbike’s host lodging options sometimes as far as 20 miles from Expo
Increases in average air fare rates, no direct international flights
Far fewer restaurants and entertainment options. Longer lines and wait times
Interbike’s top requirementsSalt Lake City
Interbike’s top requirementsSalt Lake City
Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space - NO
Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? - NO
A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - NO
An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates – Not really
Relaxed union regulations / high quality services – YES!
OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop – YES
Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – YES
Salt Lake City: 3 out of 7 = D+
Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space - NO
Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? - NO
A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - NO
An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates – Not really
Relaxed union regulations / high quality services – YES!
OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop – YES
Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – YES
Salt Lake City: 3 out of 7 = D+
Denver, CODenver, CO
Key Features
584,000 gross square feet of contiguous exhibit space
63 meeting rooms, totaling 100,000 square feet of space
Projected 7,000 hotel rooms & 300 restaurants within walking distance of DCC
Central USA location
Key Features
584,000 gross square feet of contiguous exhibit space
63 meeting rooms, totaling 100,000 square feet of space
Projected 7,000 hotel rooms & 300 restaurants within walking distance of DCC
Central USA location
Denver, CODenver, COPROS
Lovely new convention center with adequate contiguous floor space and ample meeting rooms.
Good possibilities for OutDoor Demo
Strong recognition as cycling friendly region and environment
More central U.S. location attractive
Good base of industry companies in both retail and manufacturing
Good international airport Great potential for public day
considerations Big fish - small pond
PROS
Lovely new convention center with adequate contiguous floor space and ample meeting rooms.
Good possibilities for OutDoor Demo
Strong recognition as cycling friendly region and environment
More central U.S. location attractive
Good base of industry companies in both retail and manufacturing
Good international airport Great potential for public day
considerations Big fish - small pond
CONS
Must use union labor and skill levels are below average = more expense
Denver Int’l Airport (DIA) has higher cost of airfare on average with less carriers and direct flights
Transportation expense to and from DIA (22 miles)
Higher average daily rates for lodging
Weather could be an issue for OutDoor Demo
Potential dip in retail attendance from both coasts
Unproven facility and market for event as large as Interbike
CONS
Must use union labor and skill levels are below average = more expense
Denver Int’l Airport (DIA) has higher cost of airfare on average with less carriers and direct flights
Transportation expense to and from DIA (22 miles)
Higher average daily rates for lodging
Weather could be an issue for OutDoor Demo
Potential dip in retail attendance from both coasts
Unproven facility and market for event as large as Interbike
Interbike’s top requirementsDenver
Interbike’s top requirementsDenver
Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space – Not really, but could work
Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? – YES / NO
A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - YES
An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates - NO
Relaxed union regulations / high quality services - NO
OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop - YES, if it doesn’t snow
Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – YES
Denver: 4 out of 7 = C+
Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space – Not really, but could work
Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? – YES / NO
A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - YES
An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates - NO
Relaxed union regulations / high quality services - NO
OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop - YES, if it doesn’t snow
Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – YES
Denver: 4 out of 7 = C+
Anaheim, CAAnaheim, CA
Key Features 671,500 gross square feet
of contiguous exhibit space
48 meeting rooms totaling 119,500 square feet of space
By 2010, 9,000 hotel rooms and 125 restaurants within walking distance of the convention center
Serviced by one int’l airport and three regional airports
Key Features 671,500 gross square feet
of contiguous exhibit space
48 meeting rooms totaling 119,500 square feet of space
By 2010, 9,000 hotel rooms and 125 restaurants within walking distance of the convention center
Serviced by one int’l airport and three regional airports
Anaheim, CAAnaheim, CAPROS
Newly renovated convention center with adequate contiguous floor space and ample meeting rooms
Newly renovated areas around event
Good possibilities for OutDoor Demo Good recognition as cycling friendly
region and environment Very strong base of industry
companies in both retail and manufacturing
2,500 flights daily, hosted by an international airport and 3 supporting regional airports
Adequate quantities of affordable new lodging, restaurants and entertainment options within a short radius of the convention center
PROS
Newly renovated convention center with adequate contiguous floor space and ample meeting rooms
Newly renovated areas around event
Good possibilities for OutDoor Demo Good recognition as cycling friendly
region and environment Very strong base of industry
companies in both retail and manufacturing
2,500 flights daily, hosted by an international airport and 3 supporting regional airports
Adequate quantities of affordable new lodging, restaurants and entertainment options within a short radius of the convention center
Union help is friendly and skilled Great potential for public day
considerations Big fish - small pond Proven track record
CONS
The Anaheim stigma Must use union labor = more
expense Transportation to and from all
airports - not like Vegas (36 – 13 miles)
Location considered all west coast Potential dip in retail attendance
from eastern states
Union help is friendly and skilled Great potential for public day
considerations Big fish - small pond Proven track record
CONS
The Anaheim stigma Must use union labor = more
expense Transportation to and from all
airports - not like Vegas (36 – 13 miles)
Location considered all west coast Potential dip in retail attendance
from eastern states
Interbike’s top requirementsAnaheim
Interbike’s top requirementsAnaheim
Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space - YES
Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? – YES
A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - YES
An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates - YES
Relaxed union regulations / high quality services – NO/YES
OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop – YES
Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – YES
Anaheim: 6 out of 7 = A-
Contiguous exhibit space of at least 700,000 gross square feet and ample meeting room space - YES
Event should be located where we can maximize attendance, eh? – YES
A large and diverse selection of affordable hotels, restaurants and entertainment options conveniently located to the event - YES
An international airport located within close proximity of the event with many flight options, numerous carriers and low airfare rates - YES
Relaxed union regulations / high quality services – NO/YES
OutDoor Demo requires great weather, extensive cross country/downhill trails and a closed road loop – YES
Event market is recognized as a cycling culture destination – YES
Anaheim: 6 out of 7 = A-
Interbike’s Recommendation
Interbike’s Recommendation
Best concentration of retail businesses within driving distance Renovated facilities and city are impressive and fit the active lifestyles
of our industry Ample contiguous exhibit space and meeting rooms Strong OutDoor Demo options with guaranteed good weather International and domestic flights are plentiful and affordable through
numerous carriers Good number of affordable and quality lodging options Ancillary event features such as cycling races, networking
opportunities, advocacy initiatives and celebrations will be easy to produce
A proven track record Big fish-small pond environment
Anaheim, CA - 2010
Best concentration of retail businesses within driving distance Renovated facilities and city are impressive and fit the active lifestyles
of our industry Ample contiguous exhibit space and meeting rooms Strong OutDoor Demo options with guaranteed good weather International and domestic flights are plentiful and affordable through
numerous carriers Good number of affordable and quality lodging options Ancillary event features such as cycling races, networking
opportunities, advocacy initiatives and celebrations will be easy to produce
A proven track record Big fish-small pond environment
Anaheim, CA - 2010