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Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense

Q: 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%.

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Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 — Live Labor Markup, Utility Tariff, Client Hosting & Corridor Audit

Census Metro Footprint (San Antonio, TX)

1.50M City Pop • $62,322 Median HHI

Trade-Show Labor Markup Audit U.S. BLS OEWS v2

Carpenter

$24.12/hr

Electrician

$27.85/hr

AV Tech

$26.40/hr

Prevailing San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA (BLS OEWS) hourly wages (BLS OEWS). Use these U.S. BLS OEWS prevailing hourly mean wages as a reference when auditing show labor quotes.

Power Tariff & Exhibit Sales Tax U.S. EIA v2 + Zip-Tax v60

TX Commercial Avg (U.S. EIA) Power

8.96¢ / kWh

ZIP 78205 Sales Tax

8.25% Combined

6.25% State + 2.00% Local

A continuous 500W booth load over 4 days consumes ~48 kWh (≈$4.30 at the TX commercial average of 8.96¢/kWh). Combined sales tax in San Antonio is 8.25% (6.25% TX state + 1.00% City + 1.00% VIA transit/county, Texas Comptroller).

Show-Week Climate & Freight Staging ERA5 10-Yr + USGS 3DEP

Elevation

650 ft

Summer / Winter

96° / 42°F

Annual Rain

32.4"/yr

South-Central Texas / River Walk climate (ERA5 normals): mild winters (63°F Jan highs) and shaded River Walk pedestrian concourses connecting HBGCC to headquarters hotels. Confirm assigned dock doors and target move-in schedule in the official exhibitor manual for Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum.

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Sources

Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum — Official Event Page (retrieved 2026-11-01)
Host Venue — Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak Area by IHG (retrieved 2026-11-01)
Ticketmaster Discovery API (San Antonio, TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
GSA Per Diem Rates FY2027 (San Antonio, TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
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NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (retrieved 2026-11-01)

Key Details

Dates

Dec 8–10, 2026

Host Venue

Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak 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)

Confirmed Dates	Dec 8–10, 2026 (Attendance not yet verified)
Host Facility	Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak Area by IHG (San Antonio, TX)
Labor & Drayage Regime	Right-to-Work State
10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)	Compare Raw vs. Turnkey
Badge / Access Tier	Credentialed Industry & Trade Professionals
FY2026 GSA Per-Diem Cap	$149/night lodging • $74/day M&IE
Walkable Hotel Ring	6 Connected & Walk-Ring Hotels (San Antonio Corridor Schedule Verified Compression)
Client Dining Buyouts	5 Private Dining & Reception Venues Mapped

About This Event

Holiday Inn (2026) assembles commercial Aerospace managers positioned inside Holiday Inn on 19280 (San Antonio, TX) for DEC 8–10. Guided by Aerospace Defense, strategic administrators stage sessions and logistics while flying via SAT to leverage Holiday quarters, Brenner dinners, CommonWealth briefings, and predictable Baptist mobility.

Who Attends

Attendance not yet verified

Audience breakdown not yet verified.

Attendee Travel, Parking & Arrival Snapshot

Essential Trip Planning Benchmarks for Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum

Airport Arrival & Badges

Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the San Antonio, TX convention corridor.

Peak Show-Floor Hours

Primary scheduled dates: Dec 8–10, 2026 at Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak Area by IHG.

Facility Parking & Clearance

Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak Area by IHG On-Site & Corridor Parking: Event-dependent (verify current rate with venue) • Verify garage clearance with venue prior to box-truck arrival (Adjacent to facility entrances).

Per-Diem & Floor Attire

Federal GSA Benchmark: $149/nt Lodging • $74/day M&IE. Smart business casual with cushioned footwear.

Venue-Corridor Walk-Ring, Hotels & Buyout Dining Graph

Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (5) & Local Suppliers

Select your target exhibit hall below to recalculate door-to-door walking minutes, skybridge or transit connections, and nearby buyout restaurants.

Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark

$149/nt Lodging • $74/day M&IE

Target Hall:

Map Layers:

Per-Diem / Value Rate Only (≤$194/nt)

5-Min Walk (420m)12-Min Walk (950m)Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (San Antonio) Walk Corridor

Interactive OpenStreetMap Walk-Ring & Transit Explorer

Hotel Property & Transit Access	Commute to Holiday Inn San Antonio N	Show Rate vs. Off-Peak	Block Status
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa≈11 min rideshare (4.77 mi) Google rating 4.5★ (7,653 reviews) • 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78261, USA	125 min	Check live rate →	—
Hilton Vacation Club Eilan Resort & Spa San Antonio≈21 min rideshare (8.75 mi) Google rating 4.3★ (2,387 reviews) • 18603 La Cantera Terrace, San Antonio, TX 78256, USA	229 min	Check live rate →	—
Ranch Motel & Leisure Club≈28 min rideshare (11.51 mi) Google rating 4.7★ (309 reviews) • 3101 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA	301 min	Check live rate →	—
Aztec Hotel, San Antonio, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel≈33 min rideshare (13.74 mi) Google rating 5.0★ (5 reviews) • 201 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA	359 min	Check live rate →	—
Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection≈34 min rideshare (14.13 mi) Google rating 4.5★ (598 reviews) • 555 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA	369 min	Check live rate →	—
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas≈41 min rideshare (17.25 mi) Google rating 4.6★ (4,583 reviews) • 9800 Hyatt Resort Dr, San Antonio, TX 78251, USA	451 min	Check live rate →	—

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Audience & Buyer Fit

Who Should Attend Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum (And Who Can Skip It)

High-Value Fit For

Organizations participating in Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum at Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak Area by IHG in San Antonio, TX.
Teams benchmarking San Antonio show labor ($24.12/hr carpenter OEWS mean) and hotel blocks.

Consider Skipping If

Verify current exhibitor kit deadlines and badge credentials directly via Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (San Antonio Chapter) prior to booking.

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Exhibitor Cost & Operations Snapshot

Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Booth Budget & Local Procurement Benchmarks

Building Rules Table ↓ Compare 3 Local Supplier Quotes ↓

10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)

Compare Raw vs. Turnkey

Advance Order Cutoff

30–45 Days Out (Save 30–35%)

Independent Local Suppliers

Save 50%–75% on AV, Print & Build

Labor & Housing Registry

Right-to-Work State • Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (San Antonio Chapter) Official Housing Desk

All-In Exhibitor Budget Model

Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 Exhibitor Cost Calculator

Organizer prospectuses quote raw floor space only. Model freight drayage, electrical/rigging labor, local San Antonio turnkey rentals, and staff travel below.

1. Booth Footprint

2. Build & Freight Strategy

3. Traveling Booth Staff (3 Reps × 4 Hotel Nights + Air)$6,000

Estimated All-In Show Budget

$19,900

Raw Floor Space

$5,300 (27%)

Drayage & Power

$4,400 (22%)

Booth & Graphics

$4,200 (21%)

Hotels & Air

$6,000 (30%)

Advance Discount Cutoffs

90-Day Procurement & Cutoff Schedule

Ordering electrical, rigging, and decorator services prior to advance deadlines avoids 30%–40% floor surcharges.

T-75 Days Out

Adjacent Hotel Block Window Tightens

Closest walkable convention hotel blocks surpass 85% occupancy; secure 9+ team room blocks prior to peak rate increases.

T-45 Days Out

30%–35% Advance Decorator & Electrical Cutoff

Standard carpet, 15A/20A electrical drops, rigging, and hardwired internet jump 30%–40% after the advance discount deadline.

T-30 Days Out

Advance Freight Warehouse & Private Dining Lock

Advance decorator warehouse opens for crated freight; walkable private dining rooms for 12–40 guests reach full capacity.

T-3 Days Out

Targeted Freight Move-In & Local Rush Window

Targeted floor installation begins; lock local backup signage, 4K display delivery, and booth staffing slots.

377 Pre-Screened San Antonio Event & Booth Suppliers

Local San Antonio Exhibitor Supplier Directory (Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026)

Compare local market pricing against show-manual rates. Select any category below to request 3 complimentary itemized proposals from insured local San Antonio specialists.

3-Bid Side-by-Side Comparison

Average Turnaround: Under 3 Business Hours

Between-Show San Antonio Crate & Pallet Storage

Exhibiting in San Antonio again within 6 months? Store booth crates locally from $249/mo vs. $4,200+ in round-trip LTL freight.

International Exhibitor Turnkey Desk

Traveling internationally? Consolidate local booth graphics, 4K displays, interpreters, and team hotel rooms on one coordinated quote.

EAC Show-Floor Insured Only

52 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Entertainment

Close-up booth mentalists/magicians, DJs & private reception headline acts

Typical Scope:$2,500 – $35,000

Vetted roster: Always Entertaining!, Silverado Productions +50 more

44 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

DMC & Event Planners

Turnkey VIP suite buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & side-event production

Typical Scope:$10,000 – $150,000

Vetted roster: Activity Planners, Inc., Baskow Talent +42 more

41 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Speaker / Lecturer

Keynote speakers, industry moderators & customer-summit panelists

Typical Scope:$5,000 – $50,000

Vetted roster: Operations Service Systems, Rudy International +39 more

33 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Photography Services

Same-day 4K booth sizzle reels, executive interviews & social media cutdowns

Typical Scope:$2,000 – $7,500

Vetted roster: David Braun Photography, LLC, Christie's Photographic Solutions +31 more

33 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Other Miscellaneous Services

In-booth specialty barista carts, oxygen bars & mobile hospitality

Typical Scope:$2,500 – $18,000

Vetted roster: Scootaround Inc., Professional Document Products +31 more

27 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Exhibitor & Decorator Services

Save 35%–50% via independent Las Vegas EAC custom booth builders & I&D crews

Typical Scope:$8,000 – $95,000

Vetted roster: Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services, GES Logistics +25 more

26 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Audio Visual

Save 55%–75% vs. Encore hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $60,000

Vetted roster: Freeman Audio Visual, Total Show Technology +24 more

20 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Transportation

Direct Sprinter, exec SUV & private hotel-to-LVCC shuttle loops

Typical Scope:$1,200 – $25,000

Vetted roster: Presidential Transportation, Bell Trans/Limousines & Buses +18 more

17 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Staffing, Housing, Registration & Secretarial

Local W-2 badge scanners & booth qualifiers (skip $2,200 flights + hotel nights)

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $15,000

Vetted roster: A Vegas Expression, Aurora Event Team +15 more

16 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Ads, Banners & Graphics

Save 60% vs. venue FedEx Office rush fees; delivered straight to your Vegas hotel

Typical Scope:$600 – $12,000

Vetted roster: Virgen Digital Brand Marketing, Color Reflections +14 more

14 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Security

Dedicated overnight booth guards for high-value prototypes & hardware

Typical Scope:$1,600 – $12,000

Vetted roster: Security Unlimited, DTA Security Services, LLC +12 more

13 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Models & Talent Agency

Spokesmodels, bilingual crowd gatherers & VIP hospitality suite hosts

Typical Scope:$2,000 – $18,000

Vetted roster: Jewel of the Desert Productions, Novelty Entertainment +11 more

12 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Promotional Gifts

Custom sachets, sample packs & high-retention giveaways shipped locally in Vegas

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $20,000

Vetted roster: Say it with Style - Promotional Products Giveaways, Sky High Marketing +10 more

8 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Printing Service

Same/next-day lookbooks, sell sheets & zero-drayage carry-in tension backdrops

Typical Scope:$400 – $6,500

Vetted roster: American Printing, Design One Printing +6 more

7 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Florist

50% less than official show-kit plant rentals; custom floral & gala centerpieces

Typical Scope:$500 – $5,000

Vetted roster: Flora Couture, Miss Daisy +5 more

5 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Interpreter-Translator

Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, German & Spanish technical booth interpreters

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $6,500

Vetted roster: Preston Bass Interpreting Services, Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. +3 more

4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Massage Therapy

In-booth chair massage stations (3x attendee dwell time for sales badge scans)

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $5,500

Vetted roster: Hired Hands Massage Therapy, Canyon Ranch® Spa + Fitness +2 more

3 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Pack, Ship & Delivery Services

Save 45%–65% vs. round-trip LTL & marshaling yard delays via Vegas Crate Vault

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $18,000

Vetted roster: PSS - Postal & Shipping Services, Skyline Moving Service +1 more

4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Balloons

Product-launch balloon installations, suite decor & branded photo backdrops

Typical Scope:$600 – $4,000

Vetted roster: Mr Balloon Co, Sin City Balloons +2 more

4 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Amusements & Games

Branded claw machines, golf simulators, prize wheels & arcade traffic magnets

Typical Scope:$2,500 – $12,000

Vetted roster: Amusement, Exhibit & Event Services (AE & ES, LLC), AGR Las Vegas +2 more

1 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Green Eco-Friendly Services

Post-show booth material donation & ESG zero-waste teardown compliance

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $10,000

Vetted roster: REpetal, LLC

Inherited Facility & Show-Manual Procurement Policy

Exclusive Building Services vs. Open-Market Supplier Rules (Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum)

Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (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.

Dock & Marshaling Specs (Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (San Antonio)) →

Booth / Event Service	Facility Policy	Standard Show-Manual Rate	Local Market Benchmark	Action
Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging Electrical distribution and ceiling rigging at Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (San Antonio) are provided only by the facility's authorized contractors (Right-to-Work State). Advance-order pricing is published in each show's exhibitor kit.	Exclusive Facility Service	Per official exhibitor service kit	Exclusive Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (San Antonio) authorized contractor Order before advance deadline	Order Before Advance Cutoff
Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) Crated freight moves through the show's official material-handling contractor (Right-to-Work State). Check your show's exhibitor kit for hand-carry limits.	Exclusive Facility Service	Per show decorator rate sheet	Hand-carry rules vary by show
Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) Most shows allow an Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) with a Certificate of Insurance filed before move-in. Confirm the deadline in your show's exhibitor kit.	Independent Suppliers Permitted	Official contractor show kit	Independent San Antonio EAC quotes

Exhibitor Compliance & Verification Utilities

Authorized Housing Domain Verifier, Service-Manual Audit & Travel Widget

Verify unsolicited housing or attendee-list emails against Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026's authorized Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (San Antonio Chapter) Official Housing Desk domain registry before submitting payment authorizations:

Sample Checks:

Corridor Private Dining & Full-Venue Buyouts

Vetted Executive Dinners, Sponsor Receptions & Full Restaurant Buyouts (5 Venues)

Pre-mapped once across the Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 (San Antonio) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

Group Capacity:

Presentation AV Ready Only

Steak House

4.8(4,576)

J-Prime Steakhouse

≈8 min drive (3.24 mi) • 1401 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78232, USA

Restaurant

4.6(930)

Blü Prime Steakhouse

≈9 min drive (3.68 mi) • 1818 N Loop 1604 W Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78248, USA

Steak House

4.5(545)

18 Oaks

≈11 min drive (4.78 mi) • 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78261, USA

Restaurant

4.7(818)

Signature Restaurant

≈23 min drive (9.56 mi) • 16401 La Cantera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78256, USA

Steak House

4.7(2,736)

Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood

≈33 min drive (13.59 mi) • 219 E Houston St #275, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

Enterprise Sponsor Hospitality & Campus Branding (Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (San Antonio))

Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites, VIP Receptions & Out-of-Home (OOH) Media During Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak Area by IHG without requiring invited guests to hold an expensive floor badge, or capture attendee arrivals across campus LED ribbons, transit wraps, and SAT corridors.

Off-Floor Deal Suite (No Badge Req.) Quote on request

Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (San Antonio))

Location & Walk: 2–6 min indoor/skybridge walk from the exhibit floor

Capacity / Impressions: 15–80 VIPs (Executive Parlours & Meeting Suites)

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from the floor without requiring guests to hold an expo badge.

Out-of-Home (OOH) Branding Asset Quote on request

Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (San Antonio) Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media

Location & Walk: Main Registration Escalators & SAT Arrival Corridor

Capacity / Impressions: 100% of arriving conference attendees

High-impact category ownership across main escalators, skybridges, and rideshare arrival zones.

Host Facility Engineering & Hall Capacities

Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak Area by IHG — Hall-by-Hall Specs, Clear Heights & Floor Loads

Verify current floor plan with venue sales total exhibit space • Verify breakout room count with venue meeting rooms • Confirm loading dock & freight access with venue loading docks • Right-to-Work State.

Open Full Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (San Antonio) Promoter Dossier →

Hall / Ballroom	Net Sq Ft	Clear Height	Floor Load	Max 10x10 Booths	Keynote / Banquet Cap
Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (San Antonio) — Main Exhibit & Ballroom Space Ballroom • Verify column grid on official CAD diagram	Verify current floor plan with venue sales	Verify ceiling clearance with venue	Verify floor load rating with venue engineering	Layout-dependent	Up to 1,500 (configuration-dependent)

Published Building Utility & Drayage Tariffs

Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (San Antonio) Electrical, Internet, Rigging & Material Handling Benchmarks

Utility / Service	Provider & Union	Advance Rate Benchmark	Late / Floor Order Penalty	Cost-Control Strategy
Electrical Drops (120V / 208V) & Dedicated Event Internet	In-House Facility Utilities (Right-to-Work State)	Published in each show's exhibitor service kit	Orders after the advance deadline are billed at higher floor rates	Always submit electrical and internet orders prior to the 30-day advance discount deadline.

Architectural Schematics & Booth Selection Reference

Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis

Inherited directly from the host facility engineering dossier—inspect official schematics, column grids, freight doors, and transit connectors.

Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak Area by IHG

Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (San Antonio) Official Hall, Ballroom & Breakout Capacity Guide

Verify current floor plan with venue sales total exhibit/event footprint, Verify current floor plan with venue sales largest contiguous span, Verify breakout room count with venue, max clear height Verify ceiling clearance with venue.

Layout Note: Verify airwall subdivisions, Verify ceiling clearance with venue rigging clearances, and 30-day advance utility cutoffs prior to finalizing booth or general-session CAD plots.

PDF

Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (San Antonio) Operations

Holiday Inn San Antonio N - (San Antonio) Freight Dock, Loading & Exhibitor Access Overview

Confirm loading dock & freight access with venue • Right-to-Work State. Independent EAC AV and booth suppliers permitted with 30-day advance COI.

PDF

Exhibitor CFO Desk • Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026

30-Day Cutoff Alerts, Real Spend Index & Organizer Travel Widget

Live Show-Floor Media & Social Feed#HolidayInnSanUnmannedAer

Live From the Show Floor: Walkthrough Videos & Instagram Feed

Inspect real aisle traffic, booth builds, keynote crowds, and show-floor Reels before booking space or travel.

Texas Major Convention Corridor & Exhibit Hall Walkthrough

Floor Note:Overview of Texas convention center exhibit halls and skybridge hotel corridors.

Corridor Cost & Time BenchmarksEditorial Procurement Audit

Local insured EAC AV rental typically prices dual 75" 4K displays around $550–$750 locally versus $1,800+ in standard general-contractor show manuals.

AV & Display Rate-Card Benchmark

Airport baggage-claim and satellite hotel credential pickup desks routinely cut opening-morning hall registration queues by 45–90 minutes.

Arrival & Credential Logistics Benchmark

Evening Receptions, Suites & Client Dinners

Hosting an executive happy hour, investor dinner, or hospitality-suite reception alongside show week? Compare local venue buyout and catering proposals.

Google Maps Facility Reviews & Verified Participant Benchmarks

Verified Google Facility Reviews, Attendee Ratings & Exhibitor ROI

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Google Maps Facility

3.8

867 verified Google reviews

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Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge

Grounded on Verified Facility Tariffs, Union Rules & Walk Rings

Ask Anything About Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts

Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.

Frequently Asked Questions (3)

Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.

Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum 2026 is scheduled for Dec 8–10, 2026 at Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak Area by IHG in San Antonio, TX, organized by Aerospace & Defense Technology Society (San Antonio Chapter).

Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Schedule

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%.

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Holiday Inn San — Unmanned Aerospace & Defense Systems Forum Historical Attendance & Booth Space Rate Trends

Year-over-year audited attendance and raw exhibit space rates across recent editions.

Edition	Attendance	Raw Booth Space Rate	Edition Notes
2026 (Upcoming)	Attendance not yet verified		Hosted at Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak Area by IHG (San Antonio, TX)

Host Facility & Show Management Dossier

Planning Your Own Trade Show or User Conference at Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak Area by IHG?

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