Denys opines:

> As you well realize, the conference locations are planned and contracted
for
> many years in advance. Locations are selected on availability, facilities,
> appeal and airport facilities among many criteria.  I do not think
> Albuquerque, Wichita, or Raleigh would be in the running based on these
> criteria.  Making the Bay Area a permanent home has been discussed before
and
> is still discussed at board meeting.

I wouldn't dismiss Albuquerque so quickly.  As Jeff Woods noted yesterday,
Albuquerque could likely have the most attractive and convenient air terminal
facilities in the US. The airport abuts one edge of town and shares its
presence with Kirtland AFB. Moreover it is served by nearly a dozen major
airlines with direct flights several times a day to the Bay Area, Denver,
Dallas, and Chicago. It is as centrally located as Denver is, but with a much
more convenient air transport.

Although I haven't checked, I am sure that convention facilities in
Albuquerque exist that could easily handle a convention the size of Interex.
The food is excellent in Albuquerque and yet surprisingly inexpensive. The
city is quite handsome, but then so is the surrounding area.

Appeal is the only attribute that I can't speak to, simply because that is
primarily in the eye of the beholder.



>  You can and should make your thoughts on the subject known.

Thank you. I will whenever given the chance :-).

Wirt Atmar

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