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# Spa-Con 2026 (Hot Springs Convention Center): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/spa-con-pop-culture-convention-1287
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/spa-con-pop-culture-convention-1287/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/spa-con-pop-culture-convention-1287/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/spa-con-pop-culture-convention-1287/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/spa-con-pop-culture-convention-1287/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/spa-con-pop-culture-convention-1287/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/hot-springs-convention-center-hot-springs

- **Dates:** Sep 18–20, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Hot Springs Convention Center (https://conventions.com/venues/hot-springs-convention-center-hot-springs)
- **Attendance:** 2,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 138+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official SPA-CON Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Software, Cloud & AI • Gaming & Digital Media
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/spa-con-pop-culture-convention-1287/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
Spa-Con brings 2,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Gaming & Digital Media to Hot Springs Convention Center in Hot Springs, AR (Sep 18–20, 2026). Spa-Con is a multi-genre comics and pop culture convention held annually at the Hot Springs Convention Center, attracting thousands of fans and exhibitors. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Visit Hot Springs, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, Galaxy Connection, Kapow! Comics.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Visit Hot Springs** (hotsprings.org — Title / Presenting, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Main Hall Entrance
- **Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts** (asmsa.org — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #501
- **Galaxy Connection** (thegalaxyconnection.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #210
- **Kapow! Comics** (kapowcomicsandgames.com — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #315

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Gaming & Digital Media Solutions Pavilion • Enterprise Software, Automation & AI Zone • New Product Innovation & Demo Stage • Executive VIP Briefing & Deal Suites
- **Keynote Tracks:** 2026–2027 Software, Cloud & AI Executive Outlook • Gaming & Digital Media Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Visit Hot Springs** (Title / Presenting (Main Hall Entrance) — Gaming & Digital Media): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts** (Gold (Booth #501) — Gaming & Digital Media): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Galaxy Connection** (Exhibitor (Booth #210) — Gaming & Digital Media): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Kapow! Comics** (Exhibitor (Booth #315) — Gaming & Digital Media): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa** (undefined) — ~$350/nt show week vs. ~$260/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Hot Springs Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Hot Springs Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Hot Springs 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 Spa-Con in Hot Springs?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at Spa-Con (Hot Springs Convention Center, Hot Springs) 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 Hot Springs EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Hot Springs Convention Center for Spa-Con?
Hot Springs Convention Center is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Hot Springs 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.