| Feature | Tulsa | Rogers | Benefit |
| Convention Center | |||
| Convention Events | Happen in the Convention Center, the Doubletree, and the Crowne Plaza, up to 10 minutes apart | All of the events happen in the Convention Center and the attached hotel, the Embassy Suites | Simplifies transportation and reduces travel time; more events are accessible to more people |
| Facility | Very good, but in need of remodeling | New, state-of-the-art facilities | Good environment |
| Parking | Many lots charge fees | Free | Less hassle, lower costs |
| Location | Downtown area, largely deserted on the weekend | Adjacent to the Interstate, with restaurants and shopping available seven days a week. | Closer to restaurants, shops, etc. |
| Accommodations | |||
| Capacity | Rooms with up to 4 persons/room | All hotels are suite hotels, with room for up to 6 persons/room | Can reduce hotel costs by up to 30% |
| Location | Within 10 miles | Within 2 miles | Reduces travel times, and simplifies routes |
| Breakfast | Available at hotels at additional cost; or purchase elsewhere | Provided by all participating hotels | Saves participants the cost of one meal per day and simplifies logistics |
| Kitchen | Most rooms have a mini-refrigerator | All rooms are equipped with a kitchenette including sink, microwave, and refrigerator | Allows sponsors to prepare some simple meals in the room, thus reducing costs |
| Food and supplies | |||
| Breakfast | Available at hotels at additional cost; or purchase elsewhere | Provided by all participating hotels | Saves participants the cost of one meal per day and simplifies logistics |
| Food rules | No outside food is allowed in the convention center | Outside food is allowed in the convention center | Easier to feed participants, broader dietary choices, and at a lower cost |
| Meal availability | Restaurants and stores can be difficult to find, and some are at a considerable distance | Within a 2-3 mile radius of the John Q. Hammons Convention Center there is a Wal-Mart, a new shopping mall, and a huge selection of restaurants from fast food to fine dining | Much simplified logistics |