convention centers
Ok I will try to bring this back on topic as I have done conventions in every city mentioned just about. Although I have not made it to a national in recent years I have done shows in all the venues mentioned.
For the people that just suggest any city the problems are vast
-Convention center is too small
-Not enough hotels near by
-Not enough places to eat near by
-No easy access
These are huge reason why Boston will never be chosen for instance. It is crazy expensive and the convention centers are too small and near nothing but water.
I do NY Comic Con every year at the Javits center, no union issues.
I have done shows in both Chicago locations though its been a few years, no union issues
I did shows in Indy its too small of a location now
At this point it seems the show really could only fit in a few places
Chicago
New York
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Orlando
Anaheim
San Diego
I don't believe any other city has the combined aspects above to make it work.
Honestly, I don't understand why Baltimore is never an option, plenty of convention center space and hotels. Places to eat in walking distance and the inner harbor and the Orioles are right there.
Anyway just my 2 cents from doing conventions for the last 25 years or so.
James G
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