# Holiday Inn Express — Franchise Development & Multi-Unit Operations Show 2027 — Retail, E-Commerce & Packaging Conference & Exhibition at Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter Area by IHG (San Antonio, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/holiday-inn-express-suites-san-a-franchise-development-multi-unit-operations
- **Dates:** Mar 23–25, 2027 (2027-03-23 to 2027-03-25)
- **Host Facility:** Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter Area by IHG (San Antonio, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/holiday-inn-express-suites-san-antonio-rivercenter-area-by-ihg-san
- **Organizer:** Multi-Unit Franchise Operators Alliance (San Antonio Chapter) (https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/san-antonio/satec/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-US-_-SATEC)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** San Antonio Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $149/night Lodging | $74/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Multi-Unit Franchise Operators Alliance (San Antonio Chapter) Official Housing Desk (ihg.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Scheduled scheduled for Mar 23–25, 2027 (2027), Holiday Inn in San (regional) Antonio, TX aligns Holiday Inn Express with Multi-Unit Franchise. Retail, analysts and institutional teams reference show budgets using $27.85 (standard) electrical (designated) benchmarks, 112 (corridor) DC (direct) fast chargers, Plaza San accommodations, plus Brenner's on tables.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Mar 23–25, 2027
- **Host Venue:** Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter Area by IHG (San Antonio, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 78205):** 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 San Antonio, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Mar 23–25, 2027 at Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter Area by IHG.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Holiday Inn Express & Suites (San Antonio) 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 (San Antonio)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection | ≈23 min walk (0.86 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Aztec Hotel, San Antonio, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | ≈26 min walk (0.99 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Ranch Motel & Leisure Club | ≈6 min rideshare (2.38 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Holiday Inn San Antonio Seaworld by IHG | ≈30 min rideshare (12.47 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas | ≈31 min rideshare (12.72 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio SeaWorld® /Westover Hills | ≈32 min rideshare (13.32 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites (San Antonio) 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 San Antonio EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brenner's on the River Walk | Restaurant () | ≈21 min walk (0.81 mi) • 215 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |  |  | No |
| The Palm - San Antonio | Steak House () | ≈26 min walk (0.98 mi) • 233 E Houston St Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |  |  | No |
| Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood | Steak House () | ≈26 min walk (1.0 mi) • 219 E Houston St #275, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |  |  | No |
| Biga - San Antonio Riverwalk Restaurant | American Restaurant () | ≈27 min walk (1.03 mi) • 203 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |  |  | No |
| Blü Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈32 min drive (13.14 mi) • 1818 N Loop 1604 W Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78248, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Holiday Inn Express — Franchise Development & Multi-Unit Operations Show 2027 held?
Holiday Inn Express — Franchise Development & Multi-Unit Operations Show 2027 is scheduled for Mar 23–25, 2027 at Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter Area by IHG in San Antonio, TX, organized by Multi-Unit Franchise Operators Alliance (San Antonio Chapter).
*Source: Holiday Inn Express — Franchise Development & Multi-Unit Operations Show Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in San Antonio, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $24.12/hr for carpenters, $27.85/hr for electricians, and $26.40/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in San Antonio (ZIP 78205) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in San Antonio via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in San Antonio, TX include La Flor Escondida: Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio's Selena Speakeasy at Hard Rock Cafe - San Antonio (2026-05-01), Halloween at Hard Rock Cafe! at Hard Rock Cafe - San Antonio (2026-10-30), San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at Frost Bank Center (2026-10-31). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Baptist Medical Center ((210) 297-7000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*