Concerning the latest announcement regarding the possible change of host city/location for the 2009 Loeries, we are asking you, the industry, what your preferences are. After reviewing a long list of possible towns, The Loerie Awards has invited these four host cities/locations to submit proposals to host the 2009 Awards ceremony. The tender deadline is the last week of September 2008, after which the Loeries Committee will review the pitches. A final decision will be made in October this year.
When making your decision, keep in mind the following factors:
accessibility in terms of time travelled and cost
accommodation (the 2008 Loeries had over 4000 delegates)
clashes with other major events (impact on transport, accommodation and venues)
overlap with other major industry events (eg Design Indaba)
decent weather for that time of year
large enough venue for the awards ceremony
venues for after-parties
“business tourism” activities for during the day
infrastructure (eg transport, catering, media)
the pros and cons of a big city versus small town environment