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Events

Network at the Visit Albuquerque Business Exchange

Don't miss this opportunity to network with colleagues in the local hospitality industry along with Board and staff members from Visit Albuquerque at the Business Exchange. Join us for drinks, light bites, great conversation and a chance to explore Volaré Rooftop Bar at Element by Westin Albuquerque Uptown.

June 12, 2025
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Volaré Rooftop Bar at Element by Westin Albuquerque Uptown
2430 Louisiana Blvd. NE, 87110
$15 for Partners, $25 for non-Partners

For tickets, register here.

 

A graphic that reads "Business Exchange" on top of an image from a previous Business Exchange.

 
ACE Your Team’s Customer Service Skills and Knowledge of Albuquerque

Visit Albuquerque’s Albuquerque Community Experience (ACE) training program is designed to brush up your employees’ customer service skills and strengthen their knowledge about the city. Graduates of the program can answer guests’ questions about things to do and places to visit. The program also provides training on topics such as first impressions, effective communication and handling conflict. Graduates will receive a commemorative lapel pin and a certificate recognizing their completion of the program.

Don’t miss your chance to attend an upcoming class:

June 12, 2025
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Turquoise Room at Hotel Albuquerque
800 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, 87104

July 23, 2025
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Rd. NW, 87104

The cost is $25 per person for Partner businesses and $40 per person for non-Partners. Snacks will be provided along with water and coffee. To register, call Trish Hathoot at 505-908-8178 or send an email to TKHTrainingABQ@gmail.com.

Graduates from the 2025 May ACE class pose for a picture.

Congrats to the ACE graduates from the May 2025 class at Bike In Coffee.

Graduates: Linden Mueller and Andrew Begay from Duran Pharmacy, Ciara Frazer and Lori Shaw from Visit Albuquerque, Brittany Arthur from Sheraton Uptown, Christina Nicosia, Chris Miller, Veda Ortega, Trish Wonders, Hannah Furrow and Brendan Kuncel from Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, and Bina Lopez, Mikaela Dunn, Libby Lawson and David Reyes from Bike In Coffee.

ACE training program logo

Graduates will be recognized as Albuquerque Community Experience professionals and will receive a complimentary Community Experience pass that allows each of them and one guest to visit attractions throughout the Albuquerque area. The value of each ACE experience pass is more than $500!
 
Seating is limited, so register your employees now!

Refresh Your Knowledge of Partner Benefits at Partner Orientation

Refresh your knowledge about all the opportunities you have as a Visit Albuquerque Partner at Partner Orientation. Both current and new Partners are welcome to learn how to make the most of your benefits.

When: June 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Visit Albuquerque offices, 20 First Plaza, Suite 601, 87102

For more Partner Orientation dates, click here.

To reserve your spot, email Alanna Allen at allen@visitabq.org.

 

Visit Albuquerque Partner Orientation

Partner Kudos

Balloon Museum Celebrates 20 Years

The Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year. A brand-new exhibit, “20 Years of Joy,” was recently unveiled at the museum. Congratulations on the milestone!

Urbanmama505 Celebrates Two Years

Urbanmama505 recently celebrated two years in business in downtown Albuquerque. Way to go!

Canteen Brewhouse Celebrates 31 Years in Business

Canteen Brewhouse celebrated 31 years of brewing beer. Kudos!

Hispano Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Five Decades

The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 50 years in 2025. There are numerous events happening throughout the year to mark the occasion. Congratulations!

John Hoffsis Retires from Treasure House Books

After 26 years, Treasure House Books closed its doors after owner John Hoffsis retired. The bookstore has been an integral part of Old Town, offering a selection of books from local authors all about the city and state. Congratulations on your retirement!

 

Social Media Spotlight

G. Toti

G. Toti is a new urban rooftop bar in downtown Albuquerque in the former Ibiza Urban Lounge space. It made a splash with its opening events and continued to ride a wave of renewed interest using a variety of different methods. They post reviews from guests, show aesthetic and inviting photography and most importantly, leverage the power of local content creators to reach beyond their own audience. Check out their Instagram to see more.

A screenshot of G. Toti's instagram.

 

Partner Opportunities

Submit Your Coupon for Balloon Fiesta

Balloon Fiesta will be here before you know it, and we want to include you in our promotional efforts. Visit Albuquerque is publishing our annual City Guide that includes coupons, a full calendar of events and helpful information about things to do and see in Albuquerque. The special booklet is distributed to more than 25,000 visitors during Balloon Fiesta. Including a coupon in our City Guide is a great way to introduce your business to new visitors and drive increased business during the Balloon Fiesta season.

Click here to submit your coupon! In order to be included in the booklet, please fill out the form below no later than July 23, 2025. There is no charge to include your coupon! If you have any questions, please contact marketing@visitabq.org or 505-222-4314.

Help Shape Our Partner Education Sessions

The Visit Albuquerque team is planning this year’s Partner education sessions, and we want your input! Let us know which topics interest you by completing this quick survey. Your feedback will help us develop sessions that best support your needs.

Become a Visit Albuquerque Volunteer

Do you love Albuquerque and sharing the good news of the community with others? Visit Albuquerque is seeking individuals to volunteer at its two visitor centers located in Historic Old Town and the Albuquerque Sunport. Volunteers will work 3.5-hour shifts once a week or on weekends. This commitment requires customer service training and knowledge of Albuquerque and the state of New Mexico. Visit Albuquerque provides customer service training and training on Albuquerque through our Albuquerque Community Experience (ACE) classes. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to volunteer at sporting events and conferences. Being an ambassador for your city and state is a fun and exciting experience that will allow you to meet people visiting from around the world! To find out more, please contact Stephanie Montoya at Montoya@VisitABQ.org or 505-222-4304.

Advertise on Visit Albuquerque’s Website with DTN

It’s easy to get more exposure for your business on Visit Albuquerque’s website. In partnership with DTN, Visit Albuquerque offers seamless ads that integrate with our VisitABQ.org website’s content to make your ad feel natural. With a variety of paid advertising opportunities throughout our website, we have options fit for businesses of every size, scope and scale to capitalize on the fantastic visitor traffic that Visit Albuquerque is bringing to our market.

If you’re interested, contact DTN at Advertising@DTNads.com or 855-801-5905. For more information, click here.

Submit Your Events to the ABQ365 Events Calendar 

Visit Albuquerque’s ABQ365 Events Calendar offers a great opportunity to promote your events! The one-stop, all-ABQ encompassing calendar features primarily arts, entertainment and culture-focused events, appealing to both locals and visitors. 

Event listings offer a great opportunity for additional exposure and promotion, and can help keep your business top-of-mind – for free! 

Click here to get started.

Tell Us What’s New

We want to help you share your new initiatives. If you are offering a new type of service or concept, a new product, or have anything else exciting or new going on, we want to hear about it! Send anything and everything to Media@VisitABQ.org.

 

Partner Benefit Highlight

Download a Partner Decal to Display

Download and display your official Visit Albuquerque Partner decal on your website. It’s a great way to show your affiliation and support for our local tourism community. Displaying the decal helps promote your business as a proud partner in showcasing Albuquerque as a top destination.

 

The Partner decal for 2025.

 

New & Renewing Partners 

Thanks To Our New & Renewing Partners  

Visit Albuquerque’s Partners help support our mission to market the city as a top-choice destination for leisure travel, meetings and sporting events. Our thanks to the following Partners that recently joined or renewed their partnership with Visit Albuquerque. We appreciate your commitment to making Albuquerque a great place to visit and to live!

New Partners

Renewing Partners