HOPE Conference this weekend

[Sridhar Ayengar]

C. Sullivan wrote:
> 
> On Jul 18, 2008, at 7:02 PM, Gene Buckle wrote:
> 
>> Why is it the last one?
> 
> Ostensibly, this is the last one because the Hotel Pennsylvania is being 
> converted into a residential property, and the lack of suitable venues 
> in New York City makes relocation difficult.
> 
> If only there was a similar convention in another city with lots of 
> convention space... oh, wait.

You're talking about the Javits Center, I presume?  Too expensive.

Anyway, Vornado Realty Trust has apparently scrapped the conversion 
plans due to the mortgage bust.

Peace...  Sridhar