# Cambria Austin Airport — Public Safety, Fire Rescue & EMS Equipment Expo 2027 — Aerospace, Defense & GovTech Conference & Exhibition at Cambria Hotel Austin Airport (Austin, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/cambria-hotel-austin-airport-aus-public-safety-fire-rescue-ems-equipment-expo
- **Dates:** May 18–20, 2027 (2027-05-18 to 2027-05-20)
- **Host Facility:** Cambria Hotel Austin Airport (Austin, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/cambria-hotel-austin-airport-austin
- **Organizer:** Municipal Fire & Emergency Services Alliance (Austin Chapter) (https://www.choicehotels.com/texas/austin/cambria-hotels/txj47?mc=llgoxxpx)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Austin Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $184/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Municipal Fire & Emergency Services Alliance (Austin Chapter) Official Housing Desk (choicehotels.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
During MAY 18–20 (2027), Cambria Austin near Ben (Austin, TX) programs Austin Airport with Municipal Fire. Visiting regional Defense attendees balance workshops alongside frontline vendors, reaching through AUS to schedule Guest banquets, Viata and Lake towers, plus integrated Desnudo delivery. Municipal Fire unites integrated pavilions for Austin Airport (2027) at Cambria Austin.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** May 18–20, 2027
- **Host Venue:** Cambria Hotel Austin Airport (Austin, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 78701):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Austin, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: May 18–20, 2027 at Cambria Hotel Austin Airport.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Cambria Hotel Austin Airport Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Austin)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Webber East | ≈8 min rideshare (3.29 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Outsite Austin - Travis Heights | ≈8 min rideshare (3.48 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Fairmont Austin Hotel | ≈10 min rideshare (4.08 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hilton Austin | ≈10 min rideshare (4.24 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Austin | ≈10 min rideshare (4.26 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hotel Viata | ≈24 min rideshare (10.02 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive Cambria Hotel Austin Airport authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Austin EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| J-Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈10 min drive (4.35 mi) • 301 Brazos St ste 150, Corner of, San Jacinto Blvd and 3rd, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| Dean's Italian Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈11 min drive (4.41 mi) • 110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| III Forks Prime Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈11 min drive (4.55 mi) • 111 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| The Guest House | American Restaurant () | ≈11 min drive (4.73 mi) • 110 San Antonio St Ste R140, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
| BOA Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈11 min drive (4.74 mi) • 300 W 6th St #100, Austin, TX 78701, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Cambria Austin Airport — Public Safety, Fire Rescue & EMS Equipment Expo 2027 held?
Cambria Austin Airport — Public Safety, Fire Rescue & EMS Equipment Expo 2027 is scheduled for May 18–20, 2027 at Cambria Hotel Austin Airport in Austin, TX, organized by Municipal Fire & Emergency Services Alliance (Austin Chapter).
*Source: Cambria Austin Airport — Public Safety, Fire Rescue & EMS Equipment Expo Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Austin, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $26.75/hr for carpenters, $30.14/hr for electricians, and $29.20/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Austin (ZIP 78701) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Austin via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Austin, TX include Mr. Fantasy - Sexy Saturday Nights Tour at Scoot Inn (2026-10-31), Kennedy Ryon: The Can We Evolve? Tour at Antone's Nightclub (2026-10-31), Gospel Brunch: The Levites at Stubb's Indoors (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas ((512) 324-7000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*