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# The Lodging Conference 2026 (Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/the-lodging-conference-42
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/the-lodging-conference-42/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/the-lodging-conference-42/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/the-lodging-conference-42/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/the-lodging-conference-42/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/the-lodging-conference-42/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/phoenix-convention-center

- **Dates:** Sep 21–24, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts (https://conventions.com/venues/phoenix-convention-center)
- **Attendance:** 2,500+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 138+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official TLC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Hotel Development & Investment
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/the-lodging-conference-42

## 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
The Lodging Conference brings 2,500+ B2B professionals and buyers in Hotel Development & Investment to Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts in Phoenix, AZ (Sep 21–24, 2026). The Lodging Conference is a staple at the Arizona Biltmore, consistently drawing over 2,500 hotel owners and executives to the property's 200,000 sq ft of meeting space. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include Hilton, Marriott International, Best Western, Choice Hotels.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **Hilton** (hilton.com — Title / Presenting, $100,000 – $250,000): Sponsor • Lobby Lounge A
- **Marriott International** (marriott.com — Platinum / Diamond, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor • Booth #10
- **Best Western** (bestwestern.com — Gold, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #22
- **Choice Hotels** (choicehotels.com — Gold, $35,000 – $85,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #15
- **Marcus & Millichap** (marcusmillichap.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • Booth #5

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Hotel Development & Investment 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 • Hotel Development & Investment Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **Hilton** (Title / Presenting (Lobby Lounge A) — Hotel Development & Investment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Marriott International** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #10) — Hotel Development & Investment): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Best Western** (Gold (Booth #22) — Hotel Development & Investment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Choice Hotels** (Gold (Booth #15) — Hotel Development & Investment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Marcus & Millichap** (Silver (Booth #5) — Hotel Development & Investment): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Sheraton Phoenix Downtown (1,003-Room City-Owned Anchor HQ)** (undefined) — ~$320/nt show week vs. ~$209/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hyatt Regency Phoenix (693-Room West Building HQ)** (undefined) — ~$305/nt show week vs. ~$199/nt off-peak (Available)
- **The Westin Phoenix Downtown (Freeport-McMoRan Tower)** (undefined) — ~$340/nt show week vs. ~$229/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel** (undefined) — ~$295/nt show week vs. ~$195/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix at CityScape** (undefined) — ~$325/nt show week vs. ~$215/nt off-peak (Limited (<15%))
- **AC Hotel Phoenix Downtown (Arizona Center)** (undefined) — ~$240/nt show week vs. ~$169/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Residence Inn Phoenix Downtown (All-Suite + Full Kitchens)** (undefined) — ~$245/nt show week vs. ~$174/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix Downtown** (undefined) — ~$220/nt show week vs. ~$159/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Downtown (Historic Art Deco Bldg)** (undefined) — ~$215/nt show week vs. ~$154/nt off-peak (Available)
- **FOUND:RE Phoenix Boutique Art Hotel (Roosevelt Row)** (undefined) — ~$210/nt show week vs. ~$145/nt off-peak (Overflow Block Open)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Wren & Wolf — Prime Steakhouse, Raw Bar & Trophy Room Speakeasy** (Modern Wood-Fired Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 4-min Copper Square walk (1st Ave & Washington) · Capacity: 12–45 PDR • 60 Trophy Room • 250 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 PDR – $38,000 Full Buyout
- **The Arrogant Butcher (Fox Restaurant Concepts — CityScape)** (Prime Steaks, Seafood Platter & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 3-min walk across Jefferson / 1st St · Capacity: 20–95 Private Patio/Dining • 320 Full Buyout · Min: $3,200 Patio – $32,000 Full Buyout
- **Mancuso's Restaurant (Collier Center Castle Penthouse Level)** (Northern Italian & Prime Chops, $$$$) — 2-min walk (Collier Center at 2nd St & Washington) · Capacity: 14–80 Private Boardrooms • 220 Full Buyout · Min: $2,800 Boardroom – $24,000 Full Buyout
- **Compass Arizona Grill (24th-Floor Revolving Skyline Dome — Hyatt Regency)** (Southwestern Contemporary & Steaks, $$$$) — 1-min crosswalk + Hyatt Skyline Elevator · Capacity: 25–60 Semi-Private Quadrant • 180 Full Dome Buyout · Min: $4,000 Quadrant – $28,000 Full Revolving Dome
- **Bourbon & Bones Chophouse & Bar (Copper Square / Legends District)** (Wagyu Chophouse & Rare Bourbon Library, $$$$) — 4-min walk south on 3rd/4th St · Capacity: 18–65 Private Room • 200 Full Buyout · Min: $3,800 PDR – $29,000 Full Buyout
- **Palma — Indoor/Outdoor Palm Courtyard & Lounge (Arizona Center)** (Cal-Asian Share Plates & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 3-min walk north via 3rd St · Capacity: 40–150 Cabana Patio • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 Patio – $26,000 Full Courtyard Buyout

## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost at The Lodging Conference in Phoenix?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at The Lodging Conference (Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Phoenix) 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 Phoenix EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts for The Lodging Conference?
Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts is surrounded by 6,000+ Rooms (10 Copper Square Hotels) anchored by Sheraton Phoenix Downtown (City-Owned Convention HQ). The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Phoenix is $198/night lodging and $86/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.