What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Houston via Ticketmaster?

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Mark Paul 2026 Houston Guide

Q: When and where is Mark Paul 2026 held?

Mark Paul 2026 is scheduled for November 5, 2026 at Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, TX, organized by Ticketmaster Official Live Event.

Q: 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%.

✓ Verified Primary-Source Data Vault U.S. BLS • EIA • Zip-Tax • Ticketmaster • ERA5/USGS • Foursquare • CMS • NREL • Census ACS

Mark Paul 2026 — Live Labor Markup, Utility Tariff, Client Hosting & Corridor Audit

Census Metro Footprint (Houston, TX)

2.30M City Pop • $62,894 Median HHI

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

Carpenter

$25.41/hr

Electrician

$29.68/hr

AV Tech

$27.90/hr

Prevailing Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, 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 77010 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 Houston is 8.25% (6.25% TX state + 1.00% City of Houston + 1.00% METRO transit, Texas Comptroller).

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

Elevation

49 ft

Summer / Winter

94° / 44°F

Annual Rain

51.8"/yr

Gulf Coast subtropical climate (ERA5 normals): warm winters (63°F Jan highs) and humid summers; air-conditioned skybridges connect GRB to headquarters hotels. Confirm assigned dock doors and target move-in schedule in the official exhibitor manual for Mark Paul.

Quiet 1-on-1 Deal Coffee & Non-Badge Lounges (<8-Min Walk) Foursquare Places

Day 6 Coffee Co.

910 Prairie St Suite 100, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Google 4.7★ (1,266 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Houston.

In Houston convention corridor

Slow Drip TX

Sky house North 77002, 1625 Main St Ste A-1, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Google 4.8★ (585 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Houston.

In Houston convention corridor

Fifth Vessel Coffee Co.

104 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Google 4.7★ (498 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Houston.

In Houston convention corridor

Brass Tacks

612 Live Oak St, Houston, TX 77003, USA

Google 4.5★ (1,521 reviews) coffee & meeting spot in Houston.

In Houston convention corridor

After-Hours Client Entertainment & Corridor Surge Guide (Theater, Concerts, Comedy & Arena)

Ticketmaster Live Feed

2026-11-01Performance Art

Faust ↗

Brown Theatre-Wortham Center

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2026-11-01Soccer

Houston Dash vs. Portland Thorns FC ↗

Shell Energy Stadium

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2026-11-01Miscellaneous

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event) ↗

The Emerald Theatre

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2026-11-01Comedy

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Promoter EAP Medical & EV Fleet Infrastructure CMS Care Compare + NREL

Verified Emergency-Services Hospital: Houston Methodist Hospital (6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030 • (713) 790-3311) — 22 CMS-verified emergency-services hospitals in Houston.

645 Public EV Stations (192 DC-Fast Ports): NREL lists 645 public EV charging stations (192 DC Fast ports) in Houston, TX.

Sources

Mark Paul — Official Event Page (retrieved 2026-11-01)
Host Venue — Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport (retrieved 2026-11-01)
Ticketmaster Discovery API (Houston, TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
GSA Per Diem Rates FY2027 (Houston, TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
U.S. BLS OEWS (Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA (BLS OEWS)) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
U.S. EIA Commercial Electricity (TX) (retrieved 2026-11-01)
CMS Care Compare Hospital Directory (retrieved 2026-11-01)
NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (retrieved 2026-11-01)

Key Details

Dates

November 5, 2026

Host Venue

Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston, TX)

Format

Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality

Sales Tax (ZIP 77010)

8.25% combined

TX Commercial Power

8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)

Confirmed Dates	November 5, 2026 (Attendance not yet verified)
Host Facility	Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston, TX)
Labor & Drayage Regime	Right-to-Work State
10x10 Booth (Raw → All-In)	Compare Raw vs. Turnkey
Badge / Access Tier	Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
FY2026 GSA Per-Diem Cap	$133/night lodging • $80/day M&IE
Walkable Hotel Ring	6 Connected & Walk-Ring Hotels (Houston Corridor Schedule Verified Compression)
Client Dining Buyouts	5 Private Dining & Reception Venues Mapped

About This Event

Mark Paul (2026) convenes sector Live exhibitors booked at Comfort Suites on 15555 (Houston, TX) for NOV 5. Guided by Ticketmaster Official, registered buyers calibrate panels and drayage while connecting via IAH to tap Omni blocks, Vic tables, Brass briefings, and direct Houston planning. Ticketmaster Official hosts direct drayage for Mark Paul (2026) at Comfort Suites.

Who Attends

Attendance not yet verified

Audience breakdown not yet verified.

Attendee Travel, Parking & Arrival Snapshot

Essential Trip Planning Benchmarks for Mark Paul

Airport Arrival & Badges

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

Peak Show-Floor Hours

Primary scheduled dates: November 5, 2026 at Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Facility Parking & Clearance

Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport 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: $133/nt Lodging • $80/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

$133/nt Lodging • $80/day M&IE

Target Hall:

Map Layers:

Per-Diem / Value Rate Only (≤$178/nt)

5-Min Walk (420m)12-Min Walk (950m)Comfort Suites Bush (Houston) Walk Corridor

Interactive OpenStreetMap Walk-Ring & Transit Explorer

Hotel Property & Transit Access	Commute to Comfort Suites Bush	Show Rate vs. Off-Peak	Block Status
Marriott Marquis Houston≈31 min rideshare (13.12 mi) Google rating 4.4★ (8,272 reviews) • 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX 77010, USA	343 min	Check live rate →	—
Omni Houston Hotel≈35 min rideshare (14.68 mi) Google rating 4.3★ (1,999 reviews) • 4 Riverway Dr, Houston, TX 77056, USA	384 min	Check live rate →	—
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria≈38 min rideshare (15.7 mi) Google rating 4.2★ (3,158 reviews) • 2222 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027, USA	410 min	Check live rate →	—
The Woodlands Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton≈39 min rideshare (16.31 mi) Google rating 4.3★ (3,138 reviews) • 2301 N Millbend Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380, USA	427 min	Check live rate →	—
Houston Marriott Westchase≈47 min rideshare (19.44 mi) Google rating 4.3★ (3,734 reviews) • 2900 Briarpark Dr, Houston, TX 77042, USA	508 min	Check live rate →	—
Hyatt Regency Houston West≈49 min rideshare (20.3 mi) Google rating 4.1★ (3,877 reviews) • 13210 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079, USA	531 min	Check live rate →	—

Live Show-Week Flights, Arena Tickets & Executive Hosting

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Audience & Buyer Fit

Who Should Attend Mark Paul (And Who Can Skip It)

High-Value Fit For

Organizations participating in Mark Paul at Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, TX.
Teams benchmarking Houston show labor ($25.41/hr carpenter OEWS mean) and hotel blocks.

Consider Skipping If

Verify current exhibitor kit deadlines and badge credentials directly via Ticketmaster Official Live Event prior to booking.

Citywide Compression & Overlap Houston Hub →

Concurrent Houston Conventions

Same-Week Surge 2026-11-01

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Same-Week Surge 2026-11-01

Houston Dash vs. Portland Thorns FC →

Shell Energy Stadium

Live soccer event at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

Same-Week Surge 2026-11-01

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event) →

The Emerald Theatre

Live miscellaneous event at The Emerald Theatre in Houston (Ticketmaster Discovery API).

Exhibitor Cost & Operations Snapshot

Mark Paul 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 • Ticketmaster Official Live Event Official Housing Desk

All-In Exhibitor Budget Model

Mark Paul 2026 Exhibitor Cost Calculator

Organizer prospectuses quote raw floor space only. Model freight drayage, electrical/rigging labor, local Houston 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.

53 Pre-Screened Houston Event & Booth Suppliers

Local Houston Exhibitor Supplier Directory (Mark Paul 2026)

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

3-Bid Side-by-Side Comparison

Average Turnaround: Under 3 Business Hours

Between-Show Houston Crate & Pallet Storage

Exhibiting in Houston 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

10 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Audio Visual & LED Rentals

Save 45%–70% vs. in-house hotel AV & show-kit 4K monitor/LED wall rentals

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $60,000

Vetted roster: Elevated AV Production, LLC, AV2GO - Event Production and AV Equipment Rental +8 more

10 Local ProvidersEAC Floor Insured

Custom Exhibit & Booth Builders

Save 35%–50% via local EAC custom booth builders & turnkey I&D crews

Typical Scope:$8,000 – $95,000

Vetted roster: Exhibit Boss LLC, Exhibit Experience Houston +8 more

10 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Trade Show Freight, Crate Storage & Sprinters

Direct advance-warehouse freight, crate storage & executive Sprinter shuttle loops

Typical Scope:$1,500 – $18,000

Vetted roster: Lightning Logistics, LLC, World Trade Distribution - Container Freight Station +8 more

9 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Rush Large-Format Print, Banners & Swag

Same-day 24hr corridor tension fabric backdrops, retractable banners & promo kits

Typical Scope:$450 – $12,000

Vetted roster: Same Day Banners, Next Level Sign and Print +7 more

6 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

Booth Staffing, Brand Ambassadors & Interpreters

Local W-2 badge scanners, technical interpreters & hospitality hosts (zero airfare)

Typical Scope:$1,800 – $15,000

Vetted roster: Premier Staff | Houston, Ovation Event Staffing +4 more

9 Local ProvidersHotel / Suite Delivery

DMC, VIP Buyouts & Executive Catering

Turnkey VIP reception buyouts, private steakhouse dinners & hospitality suites

Typical Scope:$8,500 – $140,000

Vetted roster: The Event Group HTX, Houston Event Planning +7 more

Inherited Facility & Show-Manual Procurement Policy

Exclusive Building Services vs. Open-Market Supplier Rules (Mark Paul)

Comfort Suites Bush (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.

Dock & Marshaling Specs (Comfort Suites Bush (Houston)) →

Booth / Event Service	Facility Policy	Standard Show-Manual Rate	Local Market Benchmark	Action
Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging Electrical distribution and ceiling rigging at Comfort Suites Bush (Houston) 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 Comfort Suites Bush (Houston) 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 Houston EAC quotes

Exhibitor Compliance & Verification Utilities

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

Verify unsolicited housing or attendee-list emails against Mark Paul 2026's authorized Ticketmaster Official Live Event 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 Mark Paul 2026 (Houston) corridor—filter by group size from 10-seat boardrooms up to 600-guest opening-night buyouts.

Group Capacity:

Presentation AV Ready Only

Steak House

4.5(438)

Prime 131

≈29 min drive (12.11 mi) • 2505 W 11th St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77008, USA

Steak House

4.6(3,928)

Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse

≈31 min drive (12.94 mi) • 1510 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Steak House

4.5(2,106)

Guard and Grace

≈31 min drive (13.0 mi) • 500 Dallas St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Steak House

4.6(308)

Turner's Cut

≈32 min drive (13.5 mi) • 811 Buffalo Pk Dr Ste 160, Houston, TX 77019, USA

Restaurant

4.4(3,103)

Brenner's on the Bayou

≈33 min drive (13.71 mi) • 1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007, USA

Enterprise Sponsor Hospitality & Campus Branding (Comfort Suites Bush (Houston))

Badge-Free Executive Deal Suites, VIP Receptions & Out-of-Home (OOH) Media During Mark Paul

Host back-to-back C-suite deal meetings steps from Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport without requiring invited guests to hold an expensive floor badge, or capture attendee arrivals across campus LED ribbons, transit wraps, and IAH corridors.

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

Connected Headquarters Hotel Hospitality Suites (Comfort Suites Bush (Houston))

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

Comfort Suites Bush (Houston) Concourse Digital Screens & Airport Arrival Media

Location & Walk: Main Registration Escalators & IAH 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

Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport — 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 Comfort Suites Bush (Houston) Promoter Dossier →

Hall / Ballroom	Net Sq Ft	Clear Height	Floor Load	Max 10x10 Booths	Keynote / Banquet Cap
Comfort Suites Bush (Houston) — 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

Comfort Suites Bush (Houston) 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.

Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport

Comfort Suites Bush (Houston) 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

Comfort Suites Bush (Houston) Operations

Comfort Suites Bush (Houston) 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 • Mark Paul 2026

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

Live Show-Floor Media & Social Feed#MarkPaul

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

Combining authentic Google Maps facility reviews with verified Conventions.com booth-ROI and travel evaluations.

Google Maps Facility

3.9

939 verified Google reviews

First-Party Floor Notes

0 Paid or Synthetic Reviews

Open for verified exhibitor & attendee submissions

100% Real Submissions • Zero Synthetic Reviews

Log the first verified exhibitor ROI & booth-cost note

Conventions.com never publishes paid or AI-generated testimonials. Exhibited, sponsored, or walked the floor recently? Share your actual booth spend, drayage lessons, or walkable hotel tips to help peers budget accurately.

Live Dossier-Grounded Logistics & Rate Concierge

Grounded on Verified Facility Tariffs, Union Rules & Walk Rings

Ask Anything About Mark Paul 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.

Mark Paul 2026 is scheduled for November 5, 2026 at Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, TX, organized by Ticketmaster Official Live Event.

Mark Paul Schedule

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%.

U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue

Mark Paul 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 Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston, TX)

Host Facility & Show Management Dossier

Planning Your Own Trade Show or User Conference at Comfort Suites Bush Intercontinental Airport?

Inspect hall-by-hall capacities (Verify current floor plan with venue sales), right-to-work state rules, headquarters hotel room-block capacities, show decorator RFPs, and 5 corridor buyout venues.

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