One of the best draws to attending an ICANN meeting is that they are held all over the globe to give everyone an opportunity to attend a meeting regardless of where they reside. In my opinion, as someone who has not yet been to an ICANN meeting, I think one major draw is being able to travel somewhere unique for a business conference.
Domain name conferences have also been held in cities across the world, although they have been held in fewer locales than ICANN meetings. Domain name conferences have been held in New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Queensland, Amsterdam, Seville, Nassau, New Orleans, and several other places. Conferences like TRAFFIC have not been afraid to try new venues, and I think that is great because it allows more people to attend.
I want to share 10 places I’d like to see a domain name conference held. I tried not to include any locations where a domain conference was already held, even if it was a one time occurrence. Obviously not all of these locations would be ideal for a domain name conference (nor would they likely draw enough of an audience to make them worthwhile), but they are places I would be interested in seeing a domain conference.
Top 10 domain conference locations:
- Boston
- Singapore
- Austin
- Panama City (Panama)
- Hong Kong
- Marrakesh
- Lisbon
- Santiago (Chile)
- Dubai
- Buenos Aires
Where would you like to see a domain conference held?
Bávaro – Punta Cana in Dominican Republic
Ironically I will be there in a few months… My wife gets credit for choosing.
Great choice! Have you already picked the resort?
I recommend you to stay at “Barceló Bávaro Palace Deluxe” resort.
Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro
Well…
That’s half price and so half value choice.
Next time…
Ranked #1 hotel in Punta Cana http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g147293-d1233228-Reviews-Iberostar_Grand_Bavaro_Hotel-Punta_Cana_La_Altagracia_Province_Dominican_Republic.html
I have been there… and there…
I would book “Junior Suite Deluxe Ocean Front Club Premium” room at “Barceló Bávaro Palace Deluxe” resort, building# 5.
http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/en_US/hotels/Dominican-Republic/Punta-Cana-Beach-Bavaro/hotel-barcelo-bavaro-palace-deluxe/
http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/en_US/Images/mapa-bavaro-beach-resort54-96202.pdf
Looks beautiful… i’ll show my wife who is the decision maker on this one.
You should know that Bávaro beach is much better than Punta Cana beach.
Rated #1 hotel in Bávaro is:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g3176298-d1673192-Reviews-Barcelo_Bavaro_Palace_Deluxe-Bavaro_Punta_Cana_La_Altagracia_Province_Dominican_Repub.html
Didn’t even see this place when we started looking.
It is not cheap, but it is the best.
Register for “My Barceló” program before booking and your will get 5% off, plus free Internet, free late checkout and free Welcome gift. This savings can be combined with 5% off coupon you will find at retailmenot.com
We’ve been there before and enjoyed it 🙂 Have fun. Speaking Spanish (as my wife does) usually gets you better service and got us a room upgrade too…
If “Junior Suite Deluxe Ocean Front Club Premium” room is too expensive, the go with “Junior Suite Deluxe” room in the building# 5..
Junior Suite Deluxe Ocean Front Club Premium is less expensive than what we reserved elsewhere. Will definitely consider switching… thanks for the recommendation.
With Club Premium booking you will get a bottle of Barceló Imperial rum, the best premium rum I ever had – 2013 Award Winner http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10667056.htm
I keep hoping someone will have a comference in Bali. That’s got my vote.
Boston would be great…
You’ve said it, Lisbon is Top! 🙂
Queenstown New Zealand
http://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/
How about Athens or Greek island like Mykonos or Santorini? We have a couple domainers here that could try to organize something.
That is a great idea!