I had to be reminded by a friend in the industry that the first manufacturers' show was at this location, because I didn't go to it. Now that it's back there, I'll be taking a pass on it again.
The purpose of this show was to create a glitzy exhibition like the auto show. They even commented about getting away from the ostrich meat, knife, and sun glasses vendors of the January show. Then they added a few of them for the manufacturers' show. Then they added some more. Then they moved to the back of the hall. Now they're responding to falling attendance by moving back to a location that's harder to reach via transit.
Bloody idiots.