I once went to Stockholm..Ryanair…wasn't that pricey and managed to get a budget hotel in the centre of city. Norwegian Air is getting plaudits right, now. Delegates or observers though? Carrying our message (which would be?) or bringing back a report for discussion and possible future action?But as a compromise many symposiums permit the submission of papers that are circulated. We could be more pro-active and involved in that side of it. I know we have the academic and professional skill and talent of some members to tap into…(yes, Gnome, i know what you are about to comment but for these events we have plenty of time in advance to prepare for them…and it is not beyond certain members to take their own leisurely time in producing appropriate material to submit)