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What do conference hosting negotiations say about ...

Anonymous · 2009-03-30T15:25:00

What do conference hosting negotiations say about the cost of in room internet access?

@gpshead: I just called the hotel, who told me the...

Steve · 2009-03-30T22:19:00

@gpshead: I just called the hotel, who told me the daily charge for in-room wi-fi is $9.95 or $12.95 (though I didn't inquire as to the differences in service). Of course one does have the option of only using the (free) PyCon wi-fi, but that wouldn't be likely to be available in your room.

I don't know whether those rates are negotiable, but I do know that CTE are very good at negotiating.

Since I was the guy that pushed the proposal to ha...

Noah Gift · 2009-03-31T11:37:00

Since I was the guy that pushed the proposal to have PyCon in Atlanta to start with, I am very excited about for next year :)

Of course, I now live in New Zealand, so it is going to be quite a journey to get all the way back to Atlanta, but we have family in the area. The cool thing about that particular area is that it is a TRUE city experience, and will be awesome. I can't wait!

Thanks for the legwork and the write-up photos. Lo...

dgou · 2009-03-31T14:27:00

Thanks for the legwork and the write-up photos. Looking forward to only hours after getting back from Chicago.

I also like that it is "in-city" so that non-con co-attendees have some places to wander about it.

Time to start saving up! :)

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