Kansas City and Montreal were both at Balticon. Maybe, KC is thinking to work the east and midwestern vote more than the western vote. I don't think the end of rotational bidding is such a bad thing. It encourages more competitive races. We had a three way race last year and a two horse race for 2009. I wouldn't be surprised if someone steps up for 2011 to challenge Seattle and 2012 for Chicago.
It could be worst for Minneapolis. We should be in New York City every 10-15 years. It is the book publishing and media capital of the world. New York is gaining fannish power with New York Comic Con, Book Expo America and the New York Anime Festival. Worldcon haven't been to NYC in almost 40 years. I am also aware of the weaknesses of NYC because of seeing $500 a night rooms for NY Anime Festival.
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It could be worst for Minneapolis. We should be in New York City every 10-15 years. It is the book publishing and media capital of the world. New York is gaining fannish power with New York Comic Con, Book Expo America and the New York Anime Festival. Worldcon haven't been to NYC in almost 40 years. I am also aware of the weaknesses of NYC because of seeing $500 a night rooms for NY Anime Festival.