2006 Internext and AVN running at the same time.

[Torn Rose]

use to be Treasure Island, but I think they got rid of the Pirate ship and now call it TI

[Torn Rose]

http://www.treasureisland.com/

[madleinx]

Wow. Sounds crowded...and too rich for my blood. |shocking| Guess it's good that I wasn't planning to go anyway.

Do any of y'all go to the Phoenix show? I've never been to any shows....Are some better than others?

[docholly]

Maybe I should open "Goodhead B & B" that week.. 300 a night and i have 2 spare bedrooms.. and McDonalds is open here 24/7 for breakfast..

Actually the Treasure Island is a good choice for the location..

The monorail has actually operated for the last 6 months so we may be ok on that. Also the new Wynn has opened directly across Spring Mt. from the Sands Expo/Venetian so that will take some of the CES crowd.

If 2006 January is anything like this years, you'll need a boat not a taxi to get down the strip.

[Tart]

Originally Posted by docholly

Maybe I should open "Goodhead B & B" that week.. 300 a night and i have 2 spare bedrooms.. and McDonalds is open here 24/7 for breakfast..

Hey now.. don't be trying to rent my room out!

[Greenguy]

Originally Posted by docholly

Maybe I should open "Goodhead B & B" that week.. 300 a night and i have 2 spare bedrooms.. and McDonalds is open here 24/7 for breakfast..

Tart's quoting you did give me an idea.....I'd be interested in co-sponsoring some sort of low-class event if you're interested in organizing it (since you're a local - lol)

I'm sure a couple of board members would chip in as well

[Chop Smith]

Originally Posted by Greenguy

I'm sure a couple of board members would chip in as well

[docholly]

Originally Posted by Greenguy

Tart's quoting you did give me an idea.....I'd be interested in co-sponsoring some sort of low-class event if you're interested in organizing it (since you're a local - lol)

I'm sure a couple of board members would chip in as well

I'm the Low-Class Queen.. |king|

Sure.. no problemo.. i live to serve my fellow W/M.

Just let me know how low class you want to go and i'll hook it up..

[SirMoby]

Sometimes it's better to NOT be within walking distance. A cab will not take you across the street even if it is 3/4 of a mile by walkway and side walk but will take you 4 miles to another hotel. The cab ride is almost faster then the walk as well.

[plateman]

I dont know I may go if I can make more money this fall and maybe find someone to bunk with, I dont mind maybe 100 - 175 a night but fuck 300 plus and I too like to gamble lately... been playing the slots about a hour away out of state..

[Greenguy]

TI is right across the street from the Venetian & there is a nice little walkway over the strip. Harrah's is next door & is an easy walk as well. Anything else is a hike.

[emmanuelle]

Well there is the Imperial Palace at about $50/night, but the corridors smell like urine

[Useless]

Originally Posted by emmanuelle

Well there is the Imperial Palace at about $50/night, but the corridors smell like urine

Well I don't want to go there. I don't need anything reminding me of home when I'm in Vegas.

[Ramster]

Imperial Palace is next door but yes I heard bad things about it. LOL

AVN is making this show a show for sponsors to go and meet and party together instead of with webmasters. Regular webmasters CANNOT afford to go which is where the money is made for the sponsors. Too bad!!!!!!!!!!

[Trev]

Originally Posted by Ramster

AVN is making this show a show for sponsors to go and meet and party together instead of with webmasters. Regular webmasters CANNOT afford to go which is where the money is made for the sponsors. Too bad!!!!!!!!!!

And they'll all be trying to impress each other by swinging the biggest dick, so the parties shold be over the top. (just remember to shave very closely )

[emmanuelle]

Does this mean you want to go? We have room for you |egg|

Originally Posted by Trev

And they'll all be trying to impress each other by swinging the biggest dick, so the parties shold be over the top. (just remember to shave very closely )

[Trev]

Originally Posted by emmanuelle

Does this mean you want to go? We have room for you |egg|

oh yeah... I'm a real party animal.

[Lunatic]

Originally Posted by Ramster

AVN is making this show a show for sponsors to go and meet and party together instead of with webmasters. Regular webmasters CANNOT afford to go which is where the money is made for the sponsors. Too bad!!!!!!!!!!

Exactly my thoughts Since the majority of the webmasters are regular webmasters, the sponsors and other companies are losing out on a good source of input on how they can improve their business models.

[Kenny B!]

I’m not too happy with the shows being on the same dates, I really enjoyed hitting the CES show after Internext, it made it worth while to stay those couple extra days to check out all the new electronics and gadgets. I don’t expect the folks at AVN to work around my schedule but they have some pretty big exhibitors that buy booth space at both shows, I would imagine it’s going to be pain for them to have 2 booths and rotate their talent between both shows.

I have a feeling this is going to be a sign of things to come. As smaller shows become more predominant the January Internext will be merged with the Adult Entertainment Expo and we’ll have the August show as the “Internet Based” trade show.

As for hotels to stay in while in Vegas I have stayed at quite a few hotels, just to try a new place and see what they have to offer, and they all offer a bed and ugly carpet lol! I recommend staying at TI like everyone else has mentioned, it’s only a few minute walk to the Venetian.

[Linkster]

For those considering Treasure Isle their cheapest room for the same dates is $269 per night for a king bed room for the 4th through the 8th nights - cheaper on other dates

[Dr Bizzaro]

Originally Posted by Linkster

For those considering Treasure Isle their cheapest room for the same dates is $269 per night for a king bed room for the 4th through the 8th nights - cheaper on other dates

So for the extra $10-$20/night, you can just stary at the Venetion.


On a side note, I just booked my room at the Venetian.

One of the biggest problems of not staying there, was people who didn't, had trouble getting past security and up to the smaller private parties.
I remember various people having to "call up" and have someone come down to get them. If no one came (ahem) then they were SOL.

[SirMoby]

Originally Posted by Kenny B!

we’ll have the August show as the “Internet Based” trade show.

I predict that next year Florida will not be the 2nd largest North American show. People will continue to go to Vegas because it is Vegas but the show will continue to loose webmasters every year.

Other sites like Phoenix that focus on the customer (us) will soon become the big shows that you must attend.

[Dr Bizzaro]

Originally Posted by SirMoby

I predict that next year Florida will not be the 2nd largest North American show. People will continue to go to Vegas because it is Vegas but the show will continue to loose webmasters every year.

Other sites like Phoenix that focus on the customer (us) will soon become the big shows that you must attend.

I think your right about that.

Last year it cost me just as much to go to Miami, as it did to go to Vegas. And Miami is no Vegas....
I was not happy with the changes they made to the Miami show. (Plus I was invited elsewhere for the weekend. )

It will be interesting to hear what the response is from the webmasters who are going.

[emmanuelle]

Last year's overlap seemed to work out fine, although Internext lost out on some bigger exhibitors like Wicked who were forced to choose where their booth would be most productive. I did find that since I was attending the trade-only day (the overlapped day) at AEE, that my Internext experience felt rushed.
While I appreciate smaller hotel bills due to a shorter stay; I have mixed feelings about the overlap. There isn't enough time for everything in the condensed version, and our show is going to end up lost in the shuffle since AEE is certainly more profitable for AVN.
Finally, we will end up overwhelmed with consumer types on our floor, diluting the ROI for booth owners; as well as educating far too many surfers about the backend of our industry.

[EmporerEJ]

Originally Posted by emmanuelle

Last year's overlap seemed to work out fine, although Internext lost out on some bigger exhibitors like Wicked who were forced to choose where their booth would be most productive. I did find that since I was attending the trade-only day (the overlapped day) at AEE, that my Internext experience felt rushed.
While I appreciate smaller hotel bills due to a shorter stay; I have mixed feelings about the overlap. There isn't enough time for everything in the condensed version, and our show is going to end up lost in the shuffle since AEE is certainly more profitable for AVN.
Finally, we will end up overwhelmed with consumer types on our floor, diluting the ROI for booth owners; as well as educating far too many surfers about the backend of our industry.

So perfectly said, I think it needs to be posted again.