# Yesenia Then: Levántate Tour 2026 — Lecture/Seminar at InterContinental Houston by IHG (Houston, TX)
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/yesenia-then-lev-ntate-tour-houston-2026
- **Dates:** October 31, 2026 (2026-10-31 to 2026-10-31)
- **Host Facility:** InterContinental Houston by IHG (Houston, TX)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/intercontinental-houston-by-ihg-houston
- **Organizer:** PROMOTED BY VENUE (https://www.ticketmaster.com/yesenia-then-levantate-tour-houston-texas-10-31-2026/event/3A00648836F7EA84)
- **Attendance & Format:** Attendance not yet verified | Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality | Live Miscellaneous Production
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State
- **Hotel Compression Index:** Houston Corridor Schedule Verified
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $133/night Lodging | $80/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** PROMOTED BY VENUE Official Housing Desk (ticketmaster.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
During OCT 31 (2026), InterContinental Houston near Main (Houston, TX) convenes Then Lev with PROMOTED VENUE. Visiting invited Lecture analysts sequence workshops alongside frontline coordinators, shuttle-linking through IAH to connect Prime banquets, Hyatt and Sonesta concierges, plus connected Slow outcomes.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Dates:** October 31, 2026
- **Host Venue:** InterContinental Houston by IHG (Houston, TX)
- **Format:** Ticketed Live Event & Corporate Hospitality
- **Sales Tax (ZIP 77010):** 8.25% combined
- **TX Commercial Power:** 8.96¢/kWh (2026-08)
## Audience Composition
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Check GSA FY2027 per-diem rates and ground transit options into the Houston, TX convention corridor.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Primary scheduled dates: October 31, 2026 at InterContinental Houston by IHG.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** InterContinental Houston by IHG 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.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Houston)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria | ≈10 min rideshare (4.11 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Marriott Marquis Houston | ≈10 min rideshare (4.23 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Omni Houston Hotel | ≈12 min rideshare (4.95 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Houston Marriott Westchase | ≈21 min rideshare (8.94 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Houston West | ≈34 min rideshare (13.98 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
| Hyatt Regency Baytown – Houston | ≈59 min rideshare (24.59 mi) | ~$0/nt | ~$0/nt | Unverified | 0 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical, Compressed Air & Ceiling Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | Per official exhibitor service kit | Exclusive InterContinental Houston by IHG authorized contractor | Order before advance deadline |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Handling (Drayage) | Exclusive Building Service | Per show decorator rate sheet | Hand-carry rules vary by show |  |
| Booth AV, Monitors & Exhibit Builds (EAC) | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Official contractor show kit | Independent Houston EAC quotes |  |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Turner's Cut | Steak House () | ≈8 min drive (3.45 mi) • 811 Buffalo Pk Dr Ste 160, Houston, TX 77019, USA |  |  | No |
| Brenner's on the Bayou | Restaurant () | ≈9 min drive (3.68 mi) • 1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007, USA |  |  | No |
| Steak 48 | Steak House () | ≈9 min drive (3.81 mi) • 4444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027, USA |  |  | No |
| Guard and Grace | Steak House () | ≈10 min drive (3.98 mi) • 500 Dallas St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77002, USA |  |  | No |
| Mastro's Steakhouse | Fine Dining Restaurant () | ≈10 min drive (4.34 mi) • 1650 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027, USA |  |  | No |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Yesenia Then: Levántate Tour 2026 held?
Yesenia Then: Levántate Tour 2026 is scheduled for October 31, 2026 at InterContinental Houston by IHG in Houston, TX, organized by PROMOTED BY VENUE.
*Source: Yesenia Then: Levántate Tour Schedule*
### 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%.
*Source: U.S. BLS OEWS + State Revenue*
### What live entertainment or arena events are scheduled in Houston via Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster Discovery API listings in Houston, TX include FATT MACK — (WAREHOUSE LIVE, MIDTOWN) at Warehouse Live Midtown (2026-10-31), Cameron Whitcomb - Kingdom of Fear Tour at House of Blues Houston (2026-10-31), City of the Sun at White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs (2026-10-31). Nearest CMS-verified emergency hospital: Houston Methodist Hospital ((713) 790-3311).
*Source: Ticketmaster Discovery API + CMS Care Compare*