Who's going to the Florida show?

[TheEnforcer]

Who is going to the florida show later on this summer?

[Jace]

Internext?

hell no...it would cost us almost $2000 just for the basics for that show....not even close to being worth it

[Peaches]

Not I. First time since it started I won't be going. I MAY go down to Miami for a few days to see friends and family while the show's going on, but that depends on some other things that might be going on at home.

[JFK]

Originally Posted by Peaches

Not I. First time since it started I won't be going. I MAY go down to Miami for a few days to see friends and family while the show's going on, but that depends on some other things that might be going on at home.

See You guys there, if you're coming

[Seth]

Last year's summer Internext was the last for us...no more forking out a ridiculous amount of money for the pleasure of battling with the gestapo hotel staff and two-hour waits for the restaurants...and since most amateurs like us stopped going, there isn't anyone to do content trade shoots with...

[JFK]

Originally Posted by Seth

Last year's summer Internext was the last for us...no more forking out a ridiculous amount of money for the pleasure of battling with the gestapo hotel staff and two-hour waits for the restaurants...and since most amateurs like us stopped going, there isn't anyone to do content trade shoots with...

sorry to hear that, maybee see you at one of the smaller shows.

[Hammer]

I'll be there. Best show of the year.

[Matt Collins]

I'll be there as I really like the summer Internext show. After the Phoenix Forum, I think this is the best show of the year.

Of course, I think the best shows are at hotels, where we have the whole place. Plus most decision makers still go to this show.

Matt

[Useless]

I've always read so many complaints about the AVN shows, especially the August one, that I've never attended and probably never will. I am, however going to be at the XBiz show in July.

[Peaches]

Don't forget - this year there's no smoking ANYWHERE on hotel property. Period. I almost want to go just to watch the reactions on that

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Peaches

Don't forget - this year there's no smoking ANYWHERE on hotel property. Period. I almost want to go just to watch the reactions on that

The Holiday Inn has been demolished. All us cheap fucks got nowhere to stay. Guess Ill get a room at the Westin again.

[Jace]

Originally Posted by gonzo

The Holiday Inn has been demolished. All us cheap fucks got nowhere to stay. Guess Ill get a room at the Westin again.

haha...you were just telling me about that too

[Peaches]

Originally Posted by gonzo

The Holiday Inn has been demolished. All us cheap fucks got nowhere to stay. Guess Ill get a room at the Westin again.

That Holiday Inn should have been demolished 5 years ago...

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Peaches

That Holiday Inn should have been demolished 5 years ago...

Hey if its good enough for you and Ynot Bob it was good enough for me.

[Hammer]

Originally Posted by Peaches

Don't forget - this year there's no smoking ANYWHERE on hotel property. Period. I almost want to go just to watch the reactions on that

What, Peaches giving out misinformation? Let me guess, XBiz paid you to say that, right?

Smoking is not permitted in the rooms or inside the hotel, which is the way it is anywhere in Florida. Smokers will be able to smoke outside of the hotel by the pool or the outside lounge area, however.

[JFK]

Originally Posted by gonzo

The Holiday Inn has been demolished. All us cheap fucks got nowhere to stay. Guess Ill get a room at the Westin again.

there is a Sleep inn about $8 cab ride away, fairly new rooms. Its the Ft Lauderdale one, actually its in north hollywood.
http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-...Eg.85rliguKK.4

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by JFK

there is a Sleep inn about $8 cab ride away, fairly new rooms. Its the Ft Lauderdale one, actually its in north hollywood.
http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-...Eg.85rliguKK.4

Thanks for the info. Im off to pick up cans and bottles so I can save up enough money to get into the westin!

[Jace]

Originally Posted by Hammer

What, Peaches giving out misinformation? Let me guess, XBiz paid you to say that, right?

Smoking is not permitted in the rooms or inside the hotel, which is the way it is anywhere in Florida. Smokers will be able to smoke outside of the hotel by the pool or the outside lounge area, however.

I was going to say something about that....you just can't smoke INSIDE the hotel....anywhere outside is fine though from what I hear

[JFK]

Originally Posted by gonzo

Thanks for the info. Im off to pick up cans and bottles so I can save up enough money to get into the westin!

I just killed a few Coronas, can I help you out???

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by JFK

I just killed a few Coronas, can I help you out???

Hell yeah!

[JFK]

Originally Posted by gonzo

Hell yeah!

I'll overnite them to you

[TheEnforcer]

Originally Posted by Peaches

That Holiday Inn should have been demolished 5 years ago...

Bah.. you spend a couple hours in your hotel room at best. Rest of the time you are networking at the show and get togethers.

[JFK]

Originally Posted by TheEnforcer

Bah.. you spend a couple hours in your hotel room at best. Rest of the time you are networking at the show and get togethers.

I agree, that's why I hate to spend big bucks on the room.....

[Peaches]

Just going by what I heard and there was no smoking on the hotel grounds and that included the pool area. There are a LOT of people changing hotels because of that, so if you know different, this would be a good time to make it public on all the boards

[Toby]

Originally Posted by Hammer

...Smokers will be able to smoke outside of the hotel by the pool or the outside lounge area, however.

That's not totally correct either. There will be designated outdoor smoking areas. All other outdoor areas on hotel property will also be non-smoking.

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin...00c7b9805100a4

[Jace]

Originally Posted by Toby

That's not totally correct either. There will be designated outdoor smoking areas. All other outdoor areas on hotel property will also be non-smoking.

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin...00c7b9805100a4

let me find avn's statement on this, cause avn said they had a specific arrangement with the hotel to allow smoking in almost all outdoor areas

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Jace

let me find avn's statement on this, cause avn said they had a specific arrangement with the hotel to allow smoking in almost all outdoor areas

Theyve never told a lie before have they?

[mjavn]

Call it a red herring, but people are going to be talking about Internext Summer '06 long after it's over. If you decide to skip it you will be missing out.

[Peaches]

Originally Posted by mjavn

Call it a red herring, but people are going to be talking about Internext Summer '06 long after it's over. If you decide to skip it you will be missing out.

Maybe you could clarify the smoking situation?

[Hammer]

Originally Posted by Toby

That's not totally correct either. There will be designated outdoor smoking areas. All other outdoor areas on hotel property will also be non-smoking.

Yes, and the areas I've mentioned will be designated smoking areas. I assure you that AVN has made it clear that we have plenty of smoking webmasters (I smoke cigars) and we'll be given some leeway.

[Hammer]

Originally Posted by Peaches

Just going by what I heard and there was no smoking on the hotel grounds and that included the pool area. There are a LOT of people changing hotels because of that, so if you know different, this would be a good time to make it public on all the boards

I booked my room a week ago and took one of the Grand Delxue (ocean view) rooms and had to take a 2 double bed room because there were no king bed rooms left. I don't think there are going to be any unrented rooms by the time of the show and if the webmasters that weren't smart enough to clarify information with a reputable source instead of relying on the idiots on GFY for their info, that's their problem.

Of course, switching hotels makes no sense anyway because they will still be at the Westin all day and only in their rooms to sleep, once would assume. So, how does that help them?

[Jace]

Originally Posted by mjavn

Call it a red herring, but people are going to be talking about Internext Summer '06 long after it's over. If you decide to skip it you will be missing out.

don't bring your happy go lucky PR shit here....we aren't fucking stupid

[Jace]

Originally Posted by Hammer

and if the webmasters that weren't smart enough to clarify information with a reputable source instead of relying on the idiots on GFY for their info, that's their problem.

I think it is hilarious that someone from AVN was just in this thread and didn't respond

LOL...makes me wonder why someone would obviously avoid something that was being discussed very intently

[Toby]

Originally Posted by Jace

I think it is hilarious that someone from AVN was just in this thread and didn't respond

LOL...makes me wonder why someone would obviously avoid something that was being discussed very intently

He's only taken the lessons on making posts, the lessons on reading posts are next semester.

[Peaches]

Originally Posted by Hammer

I booked my room a week ago and took one of the Grand Delxue (ocean view) rooms and had to take a 2 double bed room because there were no king bed rooms left. I don't think there are going to be any unrented rooms by the time of the show and if the webmasters that weren't smart enough to clarify information with a reputable source instead of relying on the idiots on GFY for their info, that's their problem.

Of course, switching hotels makes no sense anyway because they will still be at the Westin all day and only in their rooms to sleep, once would assume. So, how does that help them?

I think the "idiots" they were relying on for info was the Westin. The rooms get booked every year in full and every year the rooms aren't full by the time the show starts. If you didn't get the room you wanted, put your name on the waitlist and I bet you'll get it

[JFK]

Originally Posted by Toby

He's only taken the lessons on making posts, the lessons on reading posts are next semester.

give him time , he's still young

[mjavn]

Originally Posted by Jace

don't bring your happy go lucky PR shit here....we aren't fucking stupid

I am neither happy nor go lucky.
Didn't get the entire thread the first time from the link I was sent, so didn't see the part about the smoking question, although I thought this was cleared up some time ago.

I will again make it abundantly clear - you can smoke outside of the hotel anywhere - this includes by the pool. Although Westin has implemented no smoking policies, the Diplomat is giving our clients special priveledges to do so, going so far as to put that fact in writing for us. So smoke your brains out.

As far as my PR shit, I'm serious. Whoever mentioned earlier that most of the decision makers in the industry attend this show was absolutely right. Beyond that, we have added several things that are going to make this show one of, if not the best of the year.

Further, anyone who can't find amateurs to shoot with at the show, I'd be happy to introduce you to several.

As always, if you have any specific questions about the show you can contact me directly and I'd be happy to help you out.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by mjavn

As far as my PR shit, I'm serious. Whoever mentioned earlier that most of the decision makers in the industry attend this show was absolutely right. Beyond that, we have added several things that are going to make this show one of, if not the best of the year.

We are getting pretty close to the show. Can you tell us about some of the things youve added?

[JoesHO]

We have a corner suite, and will be available for private meetings, or shoots, or whatever .. we might even throw together a little late night somthin somthin for our close friends and business associates.

and WE are OUR decision makers .....

so LETS MAKE A DEAL!

believe it or not I just made another purchase, and we will have several things to premier down there.


it does not matter if you like me personally on the board or not, meet me IN PERSON along with our whole crew that will be there .and let our company help YOU make more money!!!!

[mjavn]

Originally Posted by gonzo

We are getting pretty close to the show. Can you tell us about some of the things youve added?

Absolutely...

In addition to our seminar series, we've added workshops to the program. These will be more intensive and offer more one-on-one participation. I can't give full details yet because we haven't formally announced them and are still hammering out the details of one of them, but that will happen soon.

As for the seminar series itself - it's been completely revamped. For some time now everyone, us included, has been presenting the same tired, and overly general seminar topics. Well, no more. We've attempted to give you the knowledge to move forward in this business with new endeavors and options. And as always, you'll get some to hear from some of the most experienced and high profile individuals in this businesses. Saying that, a few of the new additions to the seminar schedule are: Moving Offshore - examining the pluses and pitfalls of moving your business offshore, Mass Appeal - taking your adult brand to the mainstream, and Gambling for Profits - the business and legalities surrounding online gambling.
The full sked is here: http://www.internext-expo.com/semina...-schedules.php

Finally, the parties. While you all expect killer parties at Internext, this year we are bookending the show with our own events. Thursday will kick off with the Internext Mai Tai party from 6-9 p.m., featuring live music and free-flowing Mai Tais. I cannot tell you who will be playing the event - it's a surprise for our attendees.
The show will close with the GAYVN farewell party Sunday evening, featuring complimentary drinks and food.

Those are a few of the highlights. If you haven't been to Internext Summer before, it's an all-inclusive event bringing together more than 2000 top decision makers in the adult industry.
More info - www.internext-expo.com

Oh yeah, and you can smoke by the pool.

Anything else, I'm most always available. Feel free to contact me.

[Matt Collins]

As for smoking, I am sure they are more tolerant of smoking throughout the outdoor area when you book the whole hotel.

I am not worried about the smoking situation as I am confident AVN has taken care of it. Let's face, nothing would piss off the webmasters more than to have a non-smoking trade show-ain't gonna happen.

I look forward to the show as I always do. I expect to get a lot of business done.

Matt

[Jace]

Originally Posted by mjavn

Those are a few of the highlights. If you haven't been to Internext Summer before, it's an all-inclusive event bringing together more than 2000 top decision makers in the adult industry.
More info - www.internext-expo.com

hold up, now I am lost

Intenext is ALL INCLUSIVE? that means once we get there all food and drinks are included in the price for the whole weekend?....room service, restaurant, parties, etc?

I was not aware of this...I am actually considering going now

[JFK]

Originally Posted by Jace

hold up, now I am lost

Intenext is ALL INCLUSIVE? that means once we get there all food and drinks are included in the price for the whole weekend?....room service, restaurant, parties, etc?

I was not aware of this...I am actually considering going now

I wouldnt get carried away with the ALL inclusive bit, "room service, restaurant,????"

[Jace]

Originally Posted by JFK

I wouldnt get carried away with the ALL inclusive bit, "room service, restaurant,????"

hey now, he/she said it, not me....all inclusive means all inclusive....and while you may have everything for you all paid by sponsors, some of us will have to spend a LOT of money out of our own pockets to attend any AVN show, and frankly the amount of money compared to what we get out of it just doesn't seem worth it anymore

[mjavn]

Originally Posted by Jace

hold up, now I am lost

Intenext is ALL INCLUSIVE? that means once we get there all food and drinks are included in the price for the whole weekend?....room service, restaurant, parties, etc?

I was not aware of this...I am actually considering going now

No, let me clarify. The property is reserved for the show only. There will be free brunch each full day of the show. There will also be several sponsored parties and dinners. All the free food and drink you want will not be included. For example, if you order room service, you have to pay for it.
All inclusive as a resort where you pay one price and get everything free - no. All inclusive as an event, where it's only attendees and the property is closed off - yes. There will be a multitude of opportunities to eat and drink free, if that is a concern, however.

[Jace]

I would love to know how much AVN makes off this event.....and damn me for not being as greedy as them and thinking of it first...haha

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Jace

hey now, he/she said it, not me....all inclusive means all inclusive....and while you may have everything for you all paid by sponsors, some of us will have to spend a LOT of money out of our own pockets to attend any AVN show, and frankly the amount of money compared to what we get out of it just doesn't seem worth it anymore

I said it earlier... your results may vary.

I consider each of these shows carefully before I bother. Im not there for the parties or to hang out with the "cool kids" so its an investment for me.

Last year with the hotel being closed to the public was pretty good. A lot of us speculated that it might end up bad but even with everything being a paid advertisement including the toilet paper.... it ended up good.

In years past and at that show in particular someone must tell all the locals that the porners are coming to town. The only thing that was bad about it was that it made it harder to find someone dealing coke than it was in the past. [joke]

But you could find all the hookers around the pool at night wearing a "guest" pass. [not a joke]

Its a business investment. If you dont see any return in going and your not keen on the parties then my advice is to skip it.

There are still rooms left at the Westin though.
I booked mine today.

[Jace]

Originally Posted by gonzo

I said it earlier... your results may vary.

I consider each of these shows carefully before I bother. Im not there for the parties or to hang out with the "cool kids" so its an investment for me.

Last year with the hotel being closed to the public was pretty good. A lot of us speculated that it might end up bad but even with everything being a paid advertisement including the toilet paper.... it ended up good.

In years past and at that show in particular someone must tell all the locals that the porners are coming to town. The only thing that was bad about it was that it made it harder to find someone dealing coke than it was in the past. [joke]

But you could find all the hookers around the pool at night wearing a "guest" pass. [not a joke]

Its a business investment. If you dont see any return in going and your not keen on the parties then my advice is to skip it.

There are still rooms left at the Westin though.
I booked mine today.

The way I see it though, is there are way too many shows these days to justify such an expense. I love the parties, yes, but I am there to network with people that I can do business with....and while someone pointed out earlier, a lot of big dogs and program owners attend internext, I know most of them from online....so meeting them face to face isn't that big of a deal to me....because I am already dealing with most of them.

The only real excuse I would have for going is to introduce Tabitha to more people and maybe gain 3 or 4 more affiliates, but then she would get more annoyed with the whole setup than anything....she is a very private girl, and for the most part very quiet....and I just think florida would be way too much for her.....not to mention, in the end, if we didn't walk away from it with a recoup of our expenses from some deal that was made, she would be awfully upset.

plus, we are going to LA to work a couple of weeks before that, so 2 trips in one month would not be fun at all for our homebody asses.

so, yeah, you are right, I need to look at it like an investment, and I just don't see any return on that investment for this particular show....we already have a couple of other shows on the schedule though, particularly ones that won't rape us for cost before we even get there....we ain't broke, but we are cheap as fuck...haha

[JoesHO]

We will be there in full force, and have a corner suite, so anyone wanting to do deals let me know .

we may even opput a little somethn somethin on for our good friends for the late night crowd.

Joe

[brand0n]

Ill be there.