The list of cities most frequently listed is shown in Table 2. It should be noted that SIOP will be going to New Orleans and Atlanta in the next five years. Denver, Chicago, and Boston are among the cities being considered for 2004. While there is general overlap between the rated importance of the variables in the survey and the weight they currently receive in the site selection process, there are some differences as well. Price is one factor rated important in the survey and also considered important in the selection process.
Geographical location is also important to both members and planners.
All that being said, it occurs to us that there may be some advantages to a future conference in Cancun.