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# TIAC Tourism Congress 2026 2026 (Fredericton Convention Centre): Booth Costs, Walkable Hotels, Hall Map & Floor Guide — /hotels

## 6-URL Hub & Spoke Silo Directory
- **Parent Hub (Overview):** https://conventions.com/events/tiac-tourism-congress-1255
- **Spoke #1 — Registration & Badge Prices:** https://conventions.com/events/tiac-tourism-congress-1255/registration
- **Spoke #2 — Walkable Hotels, GSA Rates & Parking:** https://conventions.com/events/tiac-tourism-congress-1255/hotels
- **Spoke #3 — Booth Cost, Drayage & $3,995 CloudBooth™:** https://conventions.com/events/tiac-tourism-congress-1255/booth-cost
- **Spoke #4 — Exhibitor List, Hall Map & Attendee Seniority:** https://conventions.com/events/tiac-tourism-congress-1255/exhibitors
- **Spoke #5 — Sponsorship Menu, VIP Steakhouse Buyouts & TrueVenue™:** https://conventions.com/events/tiac-tourism-congress-1255/sponsorship
- **Canonical Host Venue Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/fredericton-convention-centre-fredericton

- **Dates:** Nov 17–19, 2026 (Next Edition: Nov 2–5, 2027)
- **Host Venue:** Fredericton Convention Centre (https://conventions.com/venues/fredericton-convention-centre-fredericton)
- **Attendance:** 600+ B2B Attendees
- **Exhibitor Footprint:** 40+ Exhibiting Brands & Sponsors (Official TIAC Exhibitor & Floorplan Portal)
- **Industry:** Food, Beverage & Hospitality • Tourism & Travel
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction (General Contractor: Freeman · IBEW Local 357 · Teamsters Local 631)
- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/events/tiac-tourism-congress-1255/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
TIAC Tourism Congress 2026 brings 600+ B2B professionals and buyers in Tourism & Travel to Fredericton Convention Centre in Fredericton, NB (Nov 17–19, 2026). The Tourism Congress is the annual national convention for Canada's tourism industry, typically attracting over 500 delegates to major convention centers. Confirmed sponsors and exhibitors include WestJet, Air Canada, Destination Canada, Parks Canada.

## Official Show Sponsors & Tiered Sponsorship Ledger
- **WestJet** (westjet.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #101
- **Air Canada** (aircanada.com — Platinum / Diamond, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #102
- **Destination Canada** (destinationcanada.com — Gold, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Parks Canada** (pc.gc.ca — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor & Exhibitor • Booth #305
- **Hilton** (hilton.com — Silver, $15,000 – $35,000): Sponsor • N/A
- **Tourism HR Canada** (tourismhr.ca — Exhibitor, $15,000 – $35,000): Exhibitor • Booth #204

## Notable Exhibitors, Sponsors & Keynote Tracks
- **Floor Pavilions:** Tourism & Travel 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 • Tourism & Travel Operations, Procurement & ROI • Regulatory Compliance, Supply Chain & Market Benchmarks
- **WestJet** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #101) — Tourism & Travel): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Air Canada** (Platinum / Diamond (Booth #102) — Tourism & Travel): Island Booth & Keynote Sponsor
- **Destination Canada** (Gold (N/A) — Tourism & Travel): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Parks Canada** (Silver (Booth #305) — Tourism & Travel): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Hilton** (Silver (N/A) — Tourism & Travel): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth
- **Tourism HR Canada** (Exhibitor (Booth #204) — Tourism & Travel): Inline / Peninsula Exhibit Booth

## Walkable Corridor Hotels
- **Fredericton Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel** (undefined) — ~$300/nt show week vs. ~$213/nt off-peak (Available)
- **Fredericton Convention Center Courtyard & Suites** (undefined) — ~$280/nt show week vs. ~$193/nt off-peak (Available)

## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
- **Fredericton Prime Steakhouse & Private Boardrooms** (USDA Prime Steakhouse & Raw Bar, $$$$) — 3-min walk from Main Registration · Capacity: 18–140 Seated PDR • 280 Full Buyout · Min: $4,500 – $22,000 F&B Min
- **The Fredericton Social Club & Rooftop Terrace** (New American & Craft Cocktails, $$$) — 4-min walk across Convention Plaza · Capacity: 40–220 Reception • 350 Full Buyout · Min: $6,000 – $28,000 F&B Min
- **Osteria & Wine Vault (Fredericton 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 TIAC Tourism Congress 2026 in Fredericton?
A standard 10×10 inline booth at TIAC Tourism Congress 2026 (Fredericton Convention Centre, Fredericton) typically runs $10,200–$12,800 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 Fredericton EAC booth bids to save 40%–52%.

### Where should exhibitors and attendees stay near Fredericton Convention Centre for TIAC Tourism Congress 2026?
Fredericton Convention Centre is surrounded by 2,500+ convention corridor rooms anchored by Fredericton Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel. The FY2026/27 federal GSA per-diem cap for Fredericton is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE. Contact Sara Chaval at the Conventions.com Housing Desk ((702) 576-1312) for 10+ room blocks with resort fees waived.