Visit Albuquerque

Join us for our Visit Albuquerque Business Exchange! 🌟 You'll be able to network with local hospitality professionals, meet our staff and board and even witness the launch of a brand new Visit Albuquerque campaign! The event takes place April 17th from 5-7 p.m. at Rio Bravo Brewing. Register here! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gT3jRZwD

A few members of our team are at the Simpleview (a Granicus company) Summit this week in San Francisco! They have spent the last few days attending sessions concerning travel data, website design and partner experience. They have also networked with so many other amazing Destination Marketing Organizations! Go team! 🌟 Sarah East Alanna Allen Prashnim Seth Alisha Zierden Kate Hanenberg

Brand USA recently shouted out the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta as a budget-friendly experience for travelers! The festival can be seen from the field for $15 per person per session and throughout the city for free!

Good news! 🌟 A new Southwest Airlines route begins today between Albuquerque and Nashville! Enjoy daily nonstop service between the Duke City and Music City ✈️ 🎶

Welcome back to Albuquerque ASHHRA! We’re excited to welcome the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) to Albuquerque for their annual conference! Here's to a fantastic and memorable conference!

Mandy Griego, a dedicated leader in the archery community, has played a key role in bringing major archery events to Albuquerque. As a USA Archery Official and Coach, Mandy was instrumental in bringing the 2024 USA Archery JOAD Target Nationals and JOAD U.S. Open to the city in July 2024, showcasing Albuquerque as a premier destination for sports events. U.S. Travel Association #MeetingsMatter #GMID2025

Derek Gutierrez, PGA oversees the operation of Santa Ana Golf Club and Twin Warriors Golf Club and is actively involved in the PGA of America and Sun Country Section of the PGA of America. In 2023, the PGA of America planned to launch a 17u championship event and reached out to Derek when the original venue plans fell through. Even with just a few months' notice, Derek helped the event become such a success that it returned to Albuquerque in 2024. U.S. Travel Association #MeetingsMatter #GMID2025

As a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Senior Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories, Cliff Ho was instrumental in bringing the 26th SolarPACES Conference to Albuquerque. This conference brought together teams of national experts from around the world to focus on the development and advancement of concentrated solar power systems — an event that had never before been held in the United States. U.S. Travel Association #MeetingsMatter #GMID2025

Marilyn Smith a retired Navy Yeoman with a distinguished 20-year military career, currently serves as the Vice President of the General Lloyd “Fig” Newton Albuquerque Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen and is a member of the Board of Directors for the New Mexico Navy League. In 2023, Marilyn played a key role in coordinating local efforts to host the 2023 Tuskegee Airmen Inc. National Convention in Albuquerque. This marked the first time the national convention had been held in Albuquerque. U.S. Travel Association #MeetingsMatter #GMID2025

Behind every successful meeting, conference, and sporting event in Albuquerque, there’s a dedicated individual making it all happen. On Global Meetings Industry Day, we celebrate the local champions who go above and beyond to bring impactful events to our city, helping make Albuquerque a hub for meaningful gatherings. Remember to take a moment today to thank or recognize someone in the meetings industry for their hard work and dedication! Stay tuned throughout the day as we shine a spotlight on our incredible local meeting heroes! ⭐ U.S. Travel Association #MeetingsMatter #GMID2025