Re: So, where to repeat?

Scott Brim <scott.brim@gmail.com> Mon, 06 August 2012 17:44 UTC

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Subject: Re: So, where to repeat?
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On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 1:33 PM, Melinda Shore <melinda.shore@gmail.com> wrote:
> feel about various venues.  But even if it did ...  I go to IETF
> meetings to get work done, and it's been easier some places than others.
> Minneapolis has consistently had outstanding meeting facilities, and
> I thought the facilities in Vancouver last week were excellent, too
> (and the network team did an outstanding job - many thanks!).
> Inexpensive, edible food is a huge plus, and there again, Minneapolis
> and Vancouver have stood out.  But still, the only really serious
> consideration for me is whether or not the facilities make it easier
> to get done the things that need to get done.

Using those criteria, I would rate Prague and Beijing as good as or
better than Minneapolis, and cheaper if you avoid the big hotels.