Ultimately, and pretty soon, in my book, I think they should do away with all the hoopla of a traditional convention and go to a virtual convention. More concise, more focused, with none of the "Idaho, the state that proudly produces more potatoes than anywhere in the US, proudly casts its....", and no place for protesters to gather at.
I agree a virtual convention is the way to go, but part of the “tradition” involved in a live one is temporarily boosting the economy of the city/state in which it is held, thereby hoping to buy some favor at the voting booth.
Moving a physical venue like this would be a phenomenal challenge, even if possible. You’re talking cancelling thousands of hotels, which had already provided special block group rates; all the logistics of badges, clearance, etc. It would be a nightmare. Yes, could be done, but it would cost a ton of money.
I like the virtual concept a lot because a) that would be TOTALLY unique, and the networks would HAVE to cover the stuff; b) it would be outside the control of the traditionalists, who wouldn’t know how to handle it; and c) as you point out, it would be harder to disrupt.