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# Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo 2026 (Arlington Convention Center/Live! by Loews): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/southwest-fuel-convenience-expo-2026-926
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/southwest-fuel-convenience-expo-2026-926/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/southwest-fuel-convenience-expo-2026-926/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/southwest-fuel-convenience-expo-2026-926/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/southwest-fuel-convenience-expo-2026-926/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/southwest-fuel-convenience-expo-2026-926/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/arlington-convention-center-live-by-loews-arlington

- **Dates:** Jun 10–11, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Arlington Convention Center/Live! by Loews (https://conventions.com/venues/arlington-convention-center-live-by-loews-arlington)
- **Attendance:** 1,800+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 100+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official SWFC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Retail & Convenience Stores
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/southwest-fuel-convenience-expo-2026-926/hotels

## Proprietary Zestimate & ShowScore™ Benchmarks
- **ShowScore™:** 9.2/10 · **VenueScore™:** 8.4/10
- **TrueAttend™ (4-Day Attendee Estimate):** $1,541 all-in ($50 early-bird badge + 3 nights walkable hotel at $342/nt out-the-door + $340 round-trip airfare + $125 airport/monorail/Loop transfers)
- **Corridor Surge™ Index:** 5.3/10 (+106% citywide surge — $342–$412/nt show week vs. $159/nt off-peak; FY2026 GSA Per-Diem cap $147/nt + $86/day M&IE)
- **TrueBooth™ (10×10 All-In Exhibitor Estimate):** $11,450 all-in ($2,695 raw space at $26.95/sq ft member / $39.95/sq ft non-member + ~12 CWT Freeman drayage + IBEW Local 357 15A power + 3 staff × 4 nights hotel → Save ~25% ($2,889) to $8,561 w/ 3 Local Las Vegas EAC Bids, or $0 Down • $780/mo Net-60 Post-Show)
- **Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™:** $3,995 Turnkey (10×10 local Las Vegas inventory stored 10 mins from LVCC; $0 Freeman drayage)

## Executive Summary
Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo brings 1,800+ B2B professionals and buyers in Retail & Convenience Stores to Arlington Convention Center/Live! by Loews in Arlington, TX (Jun 10–11, 2026). The Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo is the premier event for fuel and convenience retailers in the Southwest, held annually at the Arlington Convention Center. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Altria Group Distribution, McLane Company, PepsiCo, Valero Energy Corporation.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Altria Group Distribution** (altria.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #501
- **McLane Company** (mclane.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **PepsiCo** (pepsico.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #210
- **Valero Energy Corporation** (valero.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #704
- **Core-Mark International** (core-mark.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #412

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Retail & Convenience Stores Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Food, Beverage & Hospitality Executive Outlook • Retail & Convenience Stores Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Altria Group Distribution** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #501) — Retail & Convenience Stores): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **McLane Company** (Gold (Booth #305) — Retail & Convenience Stores): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **PepsiCo** (Silver (Booth #210) — Retail & Convenience Stores): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Valero Energy Corporation** (Exhibitor (Booth #704) — Retail & Convenience Stores): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Core-Mark International** (Exhibitor (Booth #412) — Retail & Convenience Stores): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Loews Arlington Hotel** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency Crystal City at DCA Arpt** (undefined) — ~$330/nt show week vs. ~$240/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Crystal Gateway Marriott** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Available)
- **DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Crystal City** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton Arlington National Landing** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Arlington Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Arlington Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Arlington Convention District)** (Coastal Italian & Sommelier Cellar, $$$) — 5-min walk · Capacity: 14–65 Wine Cellar PDR · Min: $3,200 – $12,000 F&B Min

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo in Arlington?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo (Arlington Convention Center/Live! by Loews, Arlington) typically runs $7,400–$8,900 all-in when factoring raw booth space, drayage, electrical drops, and carpet. Exhibitors can lock our locally warehoused $3,995 Zero-Drayage Turnkey CloudBooth™ or compare 3 local Arlington EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Arlington Convention Center/Live! by Loews for Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo?
Arlington Convention Center/Live! by Loews is surrounded by 3,714+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Loews Arlington Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Arlington is $215/night lodging and $79/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.