I think they want to have it at a Hotel so they won't get any media coverage of what is going on with the Kingdom Hall in the background caught on video tape. You know, part of the protect our image at all costs campain.
Barb is still a sister. I think she should insist on having it at the kingdom hall since she is still a sister. Invite the media and get more coverage. The WT does not like seeing the KH in those news programs with the elders running away from reporters into them for all to see.
She should also record it.