Friday, January 18, 2008

Interbike in Utah?

Interbike to Host Breakfast Presentation at the 2008 Bicycle Leadership Conference, Jan. 18-20 in San Diego

With the Sands Convention Center exhibiting contract up for renewal after the 2009 show, Lance Camisasca to share and discuss pros and cons of current and potential venue host cities

From SOAR Communications:
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. - January 17, 2007 - As a part of the 11th Annual Bicycle Leadership Conference, Interbike will host a 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. breakfast presentation followed by an open microphone question and answer session on Saturday, January 19 at the Holiday Inn on the Bay in San Diego, California.

Interbike's long-term contract with the Sands Convention Center runs through the 2009 show and Interbike is considering whether to renew the contract or move the show to another location. During Saturday's BLC presentation, Interbike industry consultant Lance Camisasca will discuss alternative locations for the show and the pros and cons of each prospective location.

"At last year's BLC roundtable we shared the results of our post show survey which covered show performance and Salt Lake City specifically as an alternative venue." Camisasca said. "With the recent redevelopment of the Anaheim area and its newly renovated Anaheim Convention Center, as well as evolving trade show opportunities in the Denver area, we are now considering those locations as possible venues."

Attending manufacturers and presentation attendees are encouraged to attend the breakfast and participate in the open microphone question and answer session directly following the Interbike presentation.

"We want to be prepared to provide the best shows possible." Camisasca said. "At last year's conference, we gained valuable insight from the manufacturers and retailers who attended and I think that everyone left with a better understanding of the multiple factors we consider when entertaining the idea of possibly moving a major show. We hope this year will be equally beneficial as we discuss our recommendations for the show in the coming years."

The Bicycle Leadership Conference is presented by the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) and runs January 18-20, 2008. The event focuses on the facts and figures of the bicycle industry while building on the important networking opportunities and exciting special events.

For more information about Interbike, please visit www.interbike.com. For more information about eleventh annual Bicycle Leadership Conference please visit www.bicycleconference.org.

People or Places
Interbike has its history is rooted in Las Vegas, where the show was first held in 1982. Although the trade show has visited other locales [Reno, Anaheim, and Philly before returning to Vegas in the mid-90s], perhaps no other city complements the spectacle that is Interbike better than Sin City.

But, I have always held on to the contention that it’s the people that make the place and not vice versa. Circuses, even ones as big as Interbike, have been known to travel. No matter what the venue, retailers and exhibitors will still attend, spokesmodels will still be scantily clothed, and cyclo-philes of all types will still make the pilgrimage.

Will it still be as fun? That depends on whether you believe the cycling community is full of fun and engaging people, and if your idea of fun needs to be tied to a specific place.

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Friday, January 18, 2008

Interbike in Utah?

Interbike to Host Breakfast Presentation at the 2008 Bicycle Leadership Conference, Jan. 18-20 in San Diego

With the Sands Convention Center exhibiting contract up for renewal after the 2009 show, Lance Camisasca to share and discuss pros and cons of current and potential venue host cities

From SOAR Communications:
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. - January 17, 2007 - As a part of the 11th Annual Bicycle Leadership Conference, Interbike will host a 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. breakfast presentation followed by an open microphone question and answer session on Saturday, January 19 at the Holiday Inn on the Bay in San Diego, California.

Interbike's long-term contract with the Sands Convention Center runs through the 2009 show and Interbike is considering whether to renew the contract or move the show to another location. During Saturday's BLC presentation, Interbike industry consultant Lance Camisasca will discuss alternative locations for the show and the pros and cons of each prospective location.

"At last year's BLC roundtable we shared the results of our post show survey which covered show performance and Salt Lake City specifically as an alternative venue." Camisasca said. "With the recent redevelopment of the Anaheim area and its newly renovated Anaheim Convention Center, as well as evolving trade show opportunities in the Denver area, we are now considering those locations as possible venues."

Attending manufacturers and presentation attendees are encouraged to attend the breakfast and participate in the open microphone question and answer session directly following the Interbike presentation.

"We want to be prepared to provide the best shows possible." Camisasca said. "At last year's conference, we gained valuable insight from the manufacturers and retailers who attended and I think that everyone left with a better understanding of the multiple factors we consider when entertaining the idea of possibly moving a major show. We hope this year will be equally beneficial as we discuss our recommendations for the show in the coming years."

The Bicycle Leadership Conference is presented by the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) and runs January 18-20, 2008. The event focuses on the facts and figures of the bicycle industry while building on the important networking opportunities and exciting special events.

For more information about Interbike, please visit www.interbike.com. For more information about eleventh annual Bicycle Leadership Conference please visit www.bicycleconference.org.

People or Places
Interbike has its history is rooted in Las Vegas, where the show was first held in 1982. Although the trade show has visited other locales [Reno, Anaheim, and Philly before returning to Vegas in the mid-90s], perhaps no other city complements the spectacle that is Interbike better than Sin City.

But, I have always held on to the contention that it’s the people that make the place and not vice versa. Circuses, even ones as big as Interbike, have been known to travel. No matter what the venue, retailers and exhibitors will still attend, spokesmodels will still be scantily clothed, and cyclo-philes of all types will still make the pilgrimage.

Will it still be as fun? That depends on whether you believe the cycling community is full of fun and engaging people, and if your idea of fun needs to be tied to a specific place.

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