# Holiday Inn Houston — Municipal Public Works & City Management Convention 2027 — Education, EdTech & Municipal Conference & Exhibition at Holiday Inn Houston-InterContinental Arpt by IHG (Houston, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/holiday-inn-houston-intercontine-municipal-public-works-city-management
- **Dates:** Aug 10–12, 2027 (2027-08-10 to 2027-08-12)
- **Host Facility:** Holiday Inn Houston-InterContinental Arpt by IHG (Houston, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/holiday-inn-houston-intercontinental-arpt-by-ihg-houston
- **Organizer:** City & County Infrastructure Administrators (Houston Chapter) (https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/houston/houap/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-HI-_-US-_-HOUAP)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals | B2B Conference & Trade Show
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Houston Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $133/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** City & County Infrastructure Administrators (Houston Chapter) Official Housing Desk (ihg.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
During AUG 10–12 (2027), Holiday Inn near John (Houston, TX) structures Inn Houston with City County. Visiting senior EdTech teams establish booths alongside senior administrators, traveling through IAH to link Steak receptions, Marriott and Curio inventory, plus coordinated Kopi planning. City County opens coordinated concourses for Inn Houston (2027) at Holiday Inn.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** Aug 10–12, 2027
- **Host Venue:** Holiday Inn Houston-InterContinental Arpt by IHG (Houston, TX)
- **Format:** Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 77010):** 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 Houston, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: Aug 10–12, 2027 at Holiday Inn Houston-InterContinental Arpt by IHG.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** Holiday Inn (Houston) 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 (Houston)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Marriott Marquis Houston | ≈31 min rideshare (12.8 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Houston Hotel | ≈35 min rideshare (14.46 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria | ≈37 min rideshare (15.46 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton | ≈40 min rideshare (16.67 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Houston Marriott Westchase | ≈46 min rideshare (19.28 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Houston West | ≈49 min rideshare (20.23 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 (Houston) 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 Houston EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Prime 131 | Steak House () | ≈28 min drive (11.87 mi) • 2505 W 11th St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77008, USA |  |  | No |
| Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse | Steak House () | ≈30 min drive (12.62 mi) • 1510 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, USA |  |  | No |
| Guard and Grace | Steak House () | ≈30 min drive (12.69 mi) • 500 Dallas St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77002, USA |  |  | No |
| Turner's Cut | Steak House () | ≈32 min drive (13.22 mi) • 811 Buffalo Pk Dr Ste 160, Houston, TX 77019, USA |  |  | No |
| Brenner's on the Bayou | Restaurant () | ≈32 min drive (13.45 mi) • 1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Holiday Inn Houston — Municipal Public Works & City Management Convention 2027 held?
Holiday Inn Houston — Municipal Public Works & City Management Convention 2027 is scheduled for Aug 10–12, 2027 at Holiday Inn Houston-InterContinental Arpt by IHG in Houston, TX, organized by City & County Infrastructure Administrators (Houston Chapter).
*Source: Holiday Inn Houston — Municipal Public Works & City Management Convention Schedule*
### What are the prevailing trade wages and retail sales tax rate in Houston, TX?
Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $25.41/hr for carpenters, $29.68/hr for electricians, and $27.90/hr for AV technicians. Combined retail sales tax in Houston (ZIP 77010) is 8.25%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Houston via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Houston, TX include FATT MACK — (WAREHOUSE LIVE, MIDTOWN) at Warehouse Live Midtown (2026-10-31), Cameron Whitcomb - Kingdom of Fear Tour at House of Blues Houston (2026-10-31), City of the Sun at White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs (2026-10-31). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Houston Methodist Hospital ((713) 790-3311).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*