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Visit Albuquerque Hosts Tourism Business Leader from Moldova

For four weeks this spring, Visit Albuquerque participated in the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative and hosted Natalia Curnic, the owner of the only tourism business in Moldova. Over the course of four weeks, Natalia learned about Visit Albuquerque’s mission and operations, with the goal to enhance entrepreneurship and leadership skills and promote partnerships between business leaders in Europe and the United States. Global Ties Albuquerque helped bring about the partnership. Three other European business leaders were in Albuquerque participating in YTILI.

Visit Albuquerque Sales Team Attends MPI-WEC

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Visit Albuquerque Sales Team Attends Educational Summit

Visit Albuquerque’s Senior National Sales Manager Misty Jester recently traveled to New Orleans to attend the Military Reunion Networks 2022 Educational Summit. There she had the opportunity to network, including one-on-one meetings with planners for over 22 different military reunion associations. During a breakout session, she also had the pleasure of giving a presentation on destination site visits to the reunion planners.

Legislative Priorities for the Hospitality Industry During the 2023 Legislative Session

The New Mexico Hospitality Association wants your help in determining their priorities for the 2023 legislative session. Fill out this survey as soon as possible to identify the issues the hospitality and tourism industry is facing. Your input will help the NMHA better advocate for the industry when the State Legislature convenes for the 60-day session that begins January 17.

Mayor Signs City of Albuquerque Budget

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller signed the budget for the 2023 fiscal year, which begins July 1. The $1.4 billion budget includes more than $11.5 million for raises and retention at the Albuquerque Police Department, $18.8 million for affordable housing, $5 million for the Local Economic Development Act fund and $1.2 million for improvements, technology and staffing to improve the development process in the Planning Department.

Study Lists Downtown Albuquerque as “Emerging”

A new study conducted by the International Downtown Association found that downtown Albuquerque is an “emerging” Downtown area. Emerging downtowns are characterized by having a low proportion of citywide jobs and population and lower densities. However, emerging downtowns have the potential to grow. According to the study, downtown Albuquerque is relatively small, covering less than a square mile of land. Downtown Albuquerque has one of the lowest total populations in the study, but one of the highest ratio of jobs to residents. To read the full study, click here. 

Extreme Fire Danger Prompts Forest Closures

Many of the national forests in New Mexico have had to close to all visitors due to extreme fire danger. The Lincoln, Santa Fe and Carson National Forests are completely closed. The Cibola National Forest’s Mount Taylor, Mountainair and Sandia Ranger Districts are closed, which includes the Sandia Mountains. The Albuquerque bosque remains open to visitors.

The All Together NM Fund is still open for those who want to assist with the ongoing recovery for those who have lost their homes this spring.

Promote Your Business to Balloon Fiesta Visitors

Balloon Fiesta is fast approaching, and we want to help bring customers to your business. For the 50th anniversary of the event, Visit Albuquerque is offering three ways to promote your business. You can submit a coupon to our City Guide, which will be distributed to more than 20,000 visitors during Balloon Fiesta. The guide will include a full calendar of events and helpful information about things to do in Albuquerque. Submit your coupon today to be included in the City Guide at no charge. Fill out this form no later than July 27, 2022. If you have any questions please contact marketing@visitabq.org or 505-222-4314.
 
You also can purchase a half-page or full-page ad in the City Guide to boost your business even more during Balloon Fiesta. For more details on prices, take a look at the City Guide Rate Card. Premium positions have already sold out. To secure your place in the City Guide, contact Mary Brown at 505-222-4310 or brown@visitabq.org before Aug. 1.
 
In addition, you can share information on our website about Balloon Fiesta/Fall packages, deals, specials, tours, events and other promotions.  Packages and deals created around an event or a season are a great way to encourage visitors to your business. And Balloon Fiesta and the surrounding fall events create a great opportunity to do just that.

We encourage you to start thinking about 50th Balloon Fiesta offerings now. Get creative and think outside the box! Aside from coupons, some promotional ideas might include:

• A special Balloon Fiesta cocktail or menu item
• A tasting or featured menu 
• A weeknight event at your restaurant or attraction
• A dedicated tour
• Expanded service hours 

Submit a package or a coupon to have your offer promoted on our webpage, which is highly ranked on search engines and receives an average of 140,000 unique visitors per month.

If you have an offering or special that is not a coupon or deal, email us at Marketing@VisitABQ.org.  

Tabitha Stallworth, Senior National Sales Manager

Visit Albuquerque’s Senior National Sales Manager Tabitha Stallworth recently celebrated her three-year work anniversary. She says after coming from the hotel side of hospitality, it has been great to learn the role destination marketing organizations play in the hospitality industry. “I now see myself as an extension of the individual hotel teams and I enjoy being one of the first people to know about the enhancements we are making to boost tourism in Albuquerque,” Stallworth said. “Using this information to share how we can enhance a group’s experience, as well as spark excitement for future leads, has been invaluable.”

Discovery Map of Albuquerque 

Partnering with Visit Albuquerque to provide the Official Map of Albuquerque since 2016

Put your business on the map!

• Visit Albuquerque Partners get 10% off!
• Monthly payment option available.
• 300,000 printed maps distributed at over 350 locations year-round, including Visit Albuquerque offices, welcome centers, Albuquerque International Sunport, car rental offices, hotels, motels, and RV parks.
• 25,000+ digital viewers driving traffic to your website.
• Full-color ad design free of charge.

Reserve your space now! Call 505-750-0076 or email jeffstevens@discoverymap.com

Unbelievable Pass

Calling local breweries, entertainment and restaurant businesses to participate in a digital passport program developed to help local businesses with no cost to participate. The Unbelievable Pass will be the premier deals pass for Albuquerque and the perfect cure for cabin fever.

Email support@unbelievablepass.com for more information.