GeoDomain Expo In New Orleans – Sign Up Now
It seems I have been in a conference blur the past few months starting with Affiliate Convention and ending with Domainer Mardi Gras but one that I am hoping my schedule opens up for is the GeoDomain Expo. My life/business revolves around Geo domains so this conference is one that truly interests me. From talking to many that have been to previous Geo Domain conferences it sounds like this event is about as good as it gets as far as learning and gathering insight into monetizing domains goes.
The keynote speaker which has also been announced today is the co-founder of Hotels.com, David Litman.
A few quick notes before all the details in the press release:
The conference will be held from April 28th through the 30th in New Orleans during JazzFest. So after intense networking and sessions all day you will be able to enjoy some great jazz music in the Big Easy. Nice.
As far as pricing, there is a nice discount for booking early:
$795 until the end of February
$995 until the end of March
$1195 until the day before the conference (April 28)
$1395 on the days of the show
Here is the press release:
ASSOCIATED CITIES SELECTS THE ROOSEVELT NEW ORLEANS, A WALDORF ASTORIA HOTEL, AS VENUE OF 2010 GEODOMAIN EXPO®
St. Louis, MO, February 23, 2009. Staying true to the spirit of holding the annual Geodomain Expo® at a hotel representative of the host city, Associated Cities has selected The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel, as the site of the 2010 Geodomain Expo. The industry conference and trade event will take place from Wednesday, April 28 through Friday, April 30, 2010, coinciding with the 40th anniversary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Recently reopened in July, 2009 after having been closed for nearly 4 years following Hurricane Katrina, a $145 million restoration has returned The Roosevelt to its place as the premier luxury hotel in New Orleans.
Speaking to the hotels phenomenal history, legend has it that Governor Huey P. Long built a 90 mile long highway in the 1930’s and 40’s directly from the state capital in Baton Rouge to front door of the Roosevelt. The hotels’ world-famous Blue Room hosted the times greatest musicians including Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, Marlene Dietrich, and Sonny and Cher. The Sazerac cocktail made with absinth, known as the first cocktail invented in America and now the official drink of New Orleans, was popularized at the Hotels’ Sazerac Bar.
In parallel to the reopening of the Roosevelt and its historic Blue Room and Sazerac Bar, modern amenities abound including a 12,000 square foot world-class spa and fitness facility and the opening of Domenica, internationally acclaimed chef John Besh’s newest restaurant bringing his elegant take on the unique cuisine of rural Italy.
Hotel rooms for the 2010 GeoDomain Expo may be reserved at our negotiated guaranteed lowest rate of $229/night by visiting the online booking engine or by calling 504-648 1200 and referencing the GeoDomain Expo group rate.
The Geodomain Expo offers opportunities for operators of local- and destination-focused geo websites to share information, exchange best practices, learn about industry trends, meet vendors and form friendships with other operators. The program will include speakers and panels related to the evolving business of operating geodomains, as well as social and networking events, a trade show and opportunities to purchase and invest in geodomain properties.
Media Contact: Patrick Carleton, Executive Director, Mobile: 314.705.3000
Geodomain Expo is a registered trademark of Associated Geos, LLC.
St. Louis, February 23, 2010 – Conference producer Associated Cities announced today that Hotels.com co-founder David Litman will deliver a keynote address at the Geodomain Expo®, to be held this April 28-30 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
David Litman is a serial entrepreneur. He has spent the last 25 years founding, building and growing 5 successful companies with his partner, Bob Diener. Together they grew their best-known venture, HRN (later Hotels.com), from scratch to become the world’s largest hotel website. From a $1200 investment they guided the company to be one of the Internet’s primary sources of discount accommodations and an industry innovator and leader. They sold the company in 2003 at a business valuation of more than $5.5 billion. They have recently launched Getaroom.com, an innovative hotel booking site focused on handpicked hotel values in major cities.
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About Associated Cities
The Associated Cities network consists of the most intuitive and compelling dot-com city brands online. Every Associated Cities dot-com city site offers targeted local content and functionality for travelers and residents. Our mission is to provide a single, reliable source allowing advertisers and partners to reach consumers in each market we serve. In this capacity, Associated Cities currently represents over 150 city partner sites in 18 countries, 32 US states, and the District of Columbia.
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About the Geodomain Expo
The Geodomain Expo offers opportunities for operators of local- and destination-focused geo websites to share information, exchange best practices, learn about industry trends, meet vendors and form friendships with other operators. The program will include speakers and panels related to the business of operating Geodomains, as well as social and networking events, a trade show and opportunities to purchase and invest in Geodomain properties.