The July issue of Meetings & Conventions examines the competitive challenge faced by destinations that lack a headquarters hotel adjacent to their convention center(http://www.mcmag.com/on-the-cover.aspx?articleid=56951). With connecting the current rage in the world of face-to-face, the “number of rooms within walking distance” is an equally important site selection criteria. The more compact a room block, asserted Einstein, the easier it is to connect.