Of course, now that I know Lionel is going to host this on the ski slopes, I'm beginning to be willing to go over there...<grin>
Now that would be a compelling reason to go to Europe, even if Lionel snowboards. No one has mentioned France yet as a location but it seems like a lot of you live there.
I also know this ski resort in Colorado that has some pretty nice conference facilities - dedicated T1, wifi, lots of conference rooms. I think I could get a good deal on it - probably just for the cost of catering. For anyone who skis I can get cheap lift tickets. Likewise, I can get a deal on lodging, but it wouldn't be that great ($80 USD /night or so).
However, I don't think Colorado is as convenient as Minneapolis and the few $$$ saved on facilities probably wouldn't justify it. The one nice thing about Minneapolis is the major airport closeby - Northwest is the major carrier there and they partner with KLM. A quick look on Travelocity shows tickets for under $600 USD (under 500 Euro?) for airfare from various European cities to Minneapolis.
Despite what Jeremy says about Minneapolis, I don't think anyone from Europe will be surprised by cold temperatures. If you're used to seeing snow on the ground it's not much different.. except for the times when your eyelids freeze shut.
I agree with Jeremy that having dual conferences doesn't sound as appealing.
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