[opendtv] Re: Not going to NAB?
- From: Bob Miller <robmxa@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:07:41 -0500
I only booked once with a convention in Las Vegas because I was told
there were no rooms otherwise. A friend arrived the day I did. Booked
into the same hotel with no reservations for 1/2 the price and his
room was new while mine was dowdy. Never did that again.
Bob Miller
On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 11:52 AM, Don Moore <don@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> What is sad is that NAB Housing rates are 3 to 4 times the current
> Vegas Market rates. It's possible to book outside the convention and
> save literally hundreds of dollars.
>
> That's not exactly good business by the NAB looking out for its members.
>
> I was a little put off last year to discover that attendees at a
> Tattoo Convention paid less than half what I had paid at the same
> hotel.
>
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 6:42 AM, Craig Birkmaier <craig@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Looks like there is going to be congestion in the aisle at NAB this year.
>> Not surprising considering the economy, the loss of interest in trade shows
>> in general, and the drop-off in attendance at NAB in recent years.I suspect
>> that the drop-off will be far more dramatic this year, but happily I won't
>> be there to witness it.
>>
>> Looks like the NAB has found the digital cliff...
>>
>> Regards
>> Craig
>>
>>
>> LAS VEGAS HOTELS OFFER DISCOUNTED RATES
>> FOR 2009 NAB SHOW ATTENDEES
>>
>> WASHINGTON, DC - Many of the NAB Show's official partner hotels in Las Vegas
>> have lowered rates by 20 to 40 percent below earlier offerings during peak
>> show dates between April 19 - 22, according to Expovision, NAB's official
>> housing-management partner. Shoulder night rates are also deeply discounted.
>>
>> A sluggish economy, reduced tourism and higher inventory have allowed Las
>> Vegas hotels to reduce rates, presenting travelers with exceptional savings
>> even during peak convention dates. These early bird specials are subject to
>> availability and may require booking by January 30. Specific rates and
>> reservations are available at
>> <http://naob-advocacy.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0yMjA2MTcmcD0xJnU9MTAwMjc3NjcxNCZsaT03NDY5ODg/index.html>www.nabshow.com.
>>
>> "Attending the NAB Show has not been this economical from a housing
>> standpoint in decades," said NAB Executive Vice President of Conventions and
>> Business Operations Chris Brown. "We encourage attendees to take advantage
>> of these extraordinary rates and experience the tremendous value the NAB
>> Show offers."
>>
>> About the 2009 NAB Show
>> The NAB Show will take place April 18 - 23, 2009 in Las Vegas (exhibits open
>> April 20). It is the world's largest electronic media show covering filmed
>> entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across
>> all mediums. Complete details are available at
>> <http://naob-advocacy.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0yMjA2MTcmcD0xJnU9MTAwMjc3NjcxNCZsaT03NDY5ODg/index.html>www.nabshow.com.
>>
>> Online registration
>> <http://naob-advocacy.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0yMjA2MTcmcD0xJnU9MTAwMjc3NjcxNCZsaT03NDY5ODk/index.html>is
>> now available for news media reporters interested in covering the NAB Show.
>>
>> About NAB
>> The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association
>> for America's broadcasters. As the voice of more than 8,300 radio and
>> television stations, NAB advances their interests in legislative, regulatory
>> and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables
>> broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses
>> and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at
>> <http://naob-advocacy.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0yMjA2MTcmcD0xJnU9MTAwMjc3NjcxNCZsaT03NDY5OTA/index.html>www.nab.org.
>>
>>
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