Breakfast 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.
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Breakfast 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
Interbike’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
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-
What’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!
Some Options
Denver, CO
Anaheim, CA
Salt Lake City?
What happen to Salt Lake City?
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
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
No gambling, less distractions
Bike industry may have greater impact on local
advocacy
Space growth opportunities will be very
challenging
Good options for OutDoor Demo
Interbike’s host lodging options
sometimes as far as 20 miles from Expo
Greener, cleaner and leaner
Change is good, change might be welcomed
Increases in average air fare rates, no
direct international flights
Far fewer restaurants and entertainment
options. Longer lines and wait times
Interbike’s top requirements
Salt 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+
Our Best Options
Denver, CO
Anaheim, CA
Denver, 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
Denver, CO
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
Interbike’s top requirements
Denver
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, 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
Anaheim, CA
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
Interbike’s top requirements
Anaheim
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
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
Questions and Answers
(Go easy on me)