# Icon for Hire 2026 — Alternative at The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (San Antonio, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/icon-for-hire-san-antonio-2026
- **Dates:** November 12, 2026 (2026-11-12 to 2026-11-12)
- **Host Facility:** The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (San Antonio, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/the-gunter-hotel-san-antonio-riverwalk-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel-san
- **Organizer:** Ticketmaster Official Live Event (https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A70Ap8)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Music Production
- **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:** Ticketmaster Official Live Event Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Icon Hire (2026) structures accredited Live buyers housed at Gunter San on 311 (San Antonio, TX) for NOV 12. Guided by Ticketmaster Official, qualified delegates confirm freight and breakouts while entering via SAT to schedule Hilton resorts, Signature luncheons, King briefings, and integrated Baptist coverage.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** November 12, 2026
- **Host Venue:** The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (San Antonio, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **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: November 12, 2026 at The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio (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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Aztec Hotel, San Antonio, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | ≈4 min walk (0.15 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection | ≈15 min walk (0.56 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Ranch Motel & Leisure Club | ≈6 min rideshare (2.3 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Holiday Inn San Antonio Seaworld by IHG | ≈27 min rideshare (11.45 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas | ≈28 min rideshare (11.69 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Residence Inn by Marriott San Antonio SeaWorld® /Westover Hills | ≈30 min rideshare (12.3 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 The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio (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 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood | Steak House () | ≈1 min walk (0.04 mi) • 219 E Houston St #275, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |  |  | No |
| The Palm - San Antonio | Steak House () | ≈2 min walk (0.06 mi) • 233 E Houston St Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |  |  | No |
| Biga - San Antonio Riverwalk Restaurant | American Restaurant () | ≈6 min walk (0.22 mi) • 203 S St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |  |  | No |
| Brenner's on the River Walk | Restaurant () | ≈6 min walk (0.24 mi) • 215 Losoya St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |  |  | No |
| Blü Prime Steakhouse | Restaurant () | ≈30 min drive (12.59 mi) • 1818 N Loop 1604 W Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78248, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Icon for Hire 2026 held?
Icon for Hire 2026 is scheduled for November 12, 2026 at The Gunter Hotel, San Antonio Riverwalk, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in San Antonio, TX, organized by Ticketmaster Official Live Event.
*Source: Icon for Hire 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 Drag Me to Brunch at Hard Rock Cafe San Antonio! at Hard Rock Cafe - San Antonio (2026-11-01), Aida Rodriguez at Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club (2026-11-01), San Antonio Country and Rock Music Awards at Thirsty Horse Saloon (2026-11-01). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Baptist Medical Center ((210) 297-7000).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*