As the premier destination organization for the city, Visit Albuquerque is responsible for promoting Albuquerque as a competitive and world-class leisure, meeting, convention and sports destination, and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Through the impact of travel, Visit Albuquerque strengthens the city's economic position and provides opportunity for people in the community.
To be recognized and respected as a leading tourism marketing organization and to achieve economic vitality and success through integrity, enthusiasm and creative involvement for the promotion of Albuquerque as a world-class destination.
Visit Albuquerque IS
A private, not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization
Selling and marketing Albuquerque as a premier destination
Focused on conventions, meetings, leisure travelers and travel professionals
Funded by Lodgers' Tax through a contract with the City of Albuquerque
Funded with approximately $6.8 million ($5.7 million Lodgers' Tax/Hospitality Tax and $900,000 from private sector activities)
Supported by a partnership of over 700 organizations
Advised by a Board of Directors of 18
A full-time staff of 34 + 2 part-time and 80+ volunteers
A family-friendly employer
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Visit Albuquerque VALUES
We are goal-oriented and results-directed
We look for opportunities and we build on them
We are responsible and accountable
We value quality in our service, work and ourselves
We strive for excellence, honesty and integrity
We encourage teamwork while expecting high levels of individual performance
We treat our customers, partners and staff with courtesy, respect and fairness
We honor our promises and commitments
We maximize communication to minimize misunderstanding
We encourage feedback so we can continually improve
We strive to be the ideal team player - exhibiting the three key virtues of Humble, Hungry and People Smart
We are proud to be ambassadors of the Visit Albuquerque brand