Chicago Pipe Show 2020 Plans

[mso489]

It sounds like the membership planning folks have it in hand. If I had to start cold, I'd go to tourism and up the ladder of management of some of the chain hotels/motels. A good pro could probably suggest alternatives if a meeting of smokers just doesn't fit heir profile. I would think the smoking area could be off-campus from the lodging and restaurants; it's better if it is all within walking distance, of course. I'd certainly mention this meeting has been going for a number of years, so for the hosts, it could be a revenue stream, more than a one-shot deal.

 

[adam12]

Karma

 

[weedsnager]

Tinley Park convention center...... free parking, newer facility, directly off the expressway

 

[logs]

Karma

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[lawdogspipes]

Looking forward to hearing some good news reference to the show.

 

[mso489]

Is Tinley Park a proposal or a plan? Some nearby city or suburb could make a nice ongoing moneymaker out of this, I'd think.

 

[weedsnager]

Is Tinley Park a proposal or a plan? Some nearby city or suburb could make a nice ongoing moneymaker out of this, I'd think.

That was just my suggestion

 

[dquisenberry]

Brian said there is an alternate on his podcast yesterday.

 

[Bengel]

Enquiring minds want to know.

 

[3rdguy]

The alternate should be Pheasant Run

 

[Johnny_Pipecleaner]

Munster, Indiana. Home of Three Floyd’s Brewing and Munster Donuts.

Fly into Midway. One hour drive or so. Indiana is way more lax on smoking. Gas and tobacco are cheaper there, likely hotels are too.

Just a thought.

 

[Johnny_Pipecleaner]

Actually only 40 mins drive from Midway without traffic.
But it looks like they just passed a smoking ban
Up until recently they had bars you could smoke in

Munster, Ind. Passes Smoking Ban

At its most recent meeting, the Munster Town Council passed a comprehensive ban on smoking in and around workplaces and public spaces, with some hefty

halfwheel.com

 

[weedsnager]

Munster, Indiana. Home of Three Floyd’s Brewing and Munster Donuts.

Fly into Midway. One hour drive or so. Indiana is way more lax on smoking. Gas and tobacco are cheaper there, likely hotels are too.

Just a thought.

Agreed

but where ?
How bout horseshoe casino ?

 

[3rdguy]

Have a feeling there is no way the Chicago Pipe Show is moving to Indiana.

 

[SpookedPiper]

It would make financial sense for the show to happen at an airport hotel. It would be convenient as they have shuttles every 20 min or so, are close to an airport that is already "damaging the earth with it's poisonous gas" and most people staying there can careless as they are quite transient! So for 3-4 days the hotels in the area fill up with over 2000 people for the event! No brainer! I have only stayed at an airport hotel a handful of times and never by choice. It seems like a huge missed opportunity if they weren't interested.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Airport hotels are generally more expensive and also maintain a reasonable occupancy rate based upon location. Plus, you need room for a very large tent and all the parking spaces. I'm sure the challenge isn't just to find a place but to do so and maintain a reasonable price point. All that while finding a place amenable to to having 2,000 smokers on the property. Oh, and the hotel also had to have a convention Hall capable of housing all the exhibitors.

I'm confident there's at least half a dozen other challenging deal breakers when trying to set up a pipe show. Not to mention, they're now faced with a dwindling lead time. The Chicago Pipe Club folks seem to be a talented group but I don't envy the challenges they face. I wish them the best of luck as I really enjoy attending this show.

 

[SpookedPiper]

Sure, there's plenty of details that need to be looked into and I have confidence that they will pull it off. I think the most important part would be the conference rooms for the venders as they are the majority of the reason for the pipe show in the first place.

I wonder if people would still attend if there were no smoking tents? It would be odd for sure but necessarily a deal breaker under the circumstances. I wouldn't hold it against them. I am certain that the cpc is working very hard to make things happen.

Staying posted for any details for sure.

 

[Johnny_Pipecleaner]

Have a feeling there is no way the Chicago Pipe Show is moving to Indiana.

Munster is just as close to Chicago as Rosemont. Just sayin

or what about Champaign? (if you need an airport)

I lived in Chicago from 2000-2014. Was hoping to attend this year but as bad luck would have it I’m already booked for Phoenix that weekend

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Sorry Johnny, Munster is nowhere near as close as Rosemont (assuming you're coming from the O'Hare airport). Champaign would be at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours from the airport if traffic isn't bad.

 

[logs]

I agree with Hooiser, the Indiana border is not very close to either of Chicago's airports, (nor is Tinely Park for that matter), but I'd still attend if it were held there. Champaign would be the kiss of death for a show that's on life support already.