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Partner Connection
June 2026
Congrats to the ACE graduates from the May class at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque.
Graduates: Naomi Wilson, Amberle Davis, Ronald Segel, Abraham Marin and Kristina Vicenty from Visit Albuquerque; Diana Figueroa, Hannah Furrow and Jessica Crandall from the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway; Robert Romero and Kevin Smith from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center; Vasser Knowles, Shannon Lente, Orlando Hinojos, Jamie Watson and Lisa Gallegos from DoubleTree by Hilton; and Danielle Scaltrito and Veronica Butler from Poulin Design Center.
The Desert Compass
The Desert Compass is a beautiful stay in Old Town Albuquerque. Their social media presence reflects the aesthetic that guests can look forward to during their visit. Their content isn't filled with disingenuous attempts to become viral, but rather with Pinterest-worthy mood boards that capture the mood and vibe of the space. They are a great source of inspiration for anyone looking for a curated, authentic social media presence for their own business!
Submit Nominations for Visit Albuquerque’s Board of Directors
As a Partner of Visit Albuquerque, you are encouraged to actively determine the Board leadership of this organization by participating in the annual selection of nominees for our Board of Directors. At our Annual Membership Meeting on Sept. 22, 2026, we will elect a slate of nominees for the fiscal year 2027.
We encourage you to participate in the process by identifying individuals, including yourself, whom you recommend being considered as Board nominees. Only individuals employed by Visit Albuquerque Partners in good standing are eligible to serve on the Board.
There are four open seats for the FY27 Board from the following industry categories:
- Hospitality/Lodging with 15,000 feet of meeting space – one seat open
- Hospitality/Lodging – one seat open
- Hospitality/Non-Lodging – one seat open
- General Business – one seat open
Qualifications and Expectations for Board Directors:
All nominees must be employed by a business or organization that is a Visit Albuquerque Partner in good standing. In addition, nominees must be:
- Passionate about Albuquerque as a destination;
- The primary decision maker of their company;
- Willing to serve on a high-functioning, working Board;
- Available for committee assignments, as needed;
- Able to attend Visit Albuquerque events;
- Available on the fourth Tuesday of every other month for a Board meeting (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) and one annual all-day Board retreat;
- Willing to work hard to provide the best possible leadership in the hospitality industry.
Find more details on the nominations process, and submit your nominations.
REACH TRAVELERS BY ADVERTISING IN VISIT ALBUQUERQUE’S PUBLICATIONS
Advertising sales are underway for Visit Albuquerque’s two flagship print publications, the City Guide for Balloon Fiesta Visitors and the 2027 Official Albuquerque Visitors Guide. Put your business in front of tens of thousands of potential customers by advertising in these trusted resources that are designed to help travelers discover where to stay, shop, dine and experience the best of Albuquerque.
The City Guide for Balloon Fiesta Visitors includes maps, schedules and other helpful information about attending the Balloon Fiesta as well as a neighborhood guide and a citywide calendar of events. It will be distributed at local hotels, Visit Albuquerque’s Visitor Information Centers and at the Balloon Fiesta. The deadline to reserve display advertising is July 24.
Advertising sales are also open for the 2027 Official Albuquerque Visitor Guide, an essential planning resource that travelers use before and during their visit to Albuquerque. The ad reservation deadline is Nov. 6. As an added benefit, businesses that advertise in both publications receive a 10% discount on ad rates.
This year’s advertising sales are being managed by Lisa Saturday of Miles Partnership, Visit Albuquerque’s marketing partner. If Lisa contacts your business about advertising opportunities, be assured that she is working on behalf of Visit Albuquerque to help our Partners connect with visitors. For advertising rates and details, contact Lisa at 303-867-8301 or send an email to Lisa.Saturday@MilesPartnership.com.
Submit an NM True Heroes Nomination
Do you know a volunteer or philanthropist who helps those in need? Nominate them for the 2026 True Heroes Awards. The awards recognize New Mexicans who work tirelessly and make sacrifices in support of the greater good in the areas of healthcare, education, volunteerism, philanthropy, hospitality and culture. The 10 recipients selected by a panel of judges will receive the True Heroes award and be featured in a video recognition ceremony on Nov. 19 and in the December issue of “New Mexico Magazine.” To be eligible, the nominee’s service must have taken place between July 2025 and May 2026. Find more information and submit your nominations.
Host a Visit Albuquerque Partner Event
If you are interested in hosting a Visit Albuquerque Partner event at your business or organization, fill out this form to indicate your interest. Events include Business Exchanges, Partner Pop-Ins, ACE classes and more. No matter the size, you can host an event! We look forward to working with you to shape an exciting event for Visit Albuquerque Partners.
Advertise on Visit Albuquerque’s Website
The DTN Paid Content program offers a variety of placements on Visit Albuquerque's website, and programs can be tailored to meet your specific marketing and budget needs. The DTN team offers free creative services to help get your program running quickly, easy access to performance reporting and a friendly support team.
You can contact DTN at Advertising@DTNads.com or call 855-801-5905 if you’re interested.
Tell Us About Your Route 66 Centennial Specials
Is your business planning something special for the Route 66 Centennial? Whether it’s a new activity like TourABQ’s Route 66 Speakeasy Tour, a special food item like Duran Central Pharmacy’s milkshakes in commemorative pint glasses, or a special item like Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway’s centennial stickers, we want to know about it. Send your centennial celebrations and promotions to Marketing@VisitABQ.org.
Get Your Event on the ABQ365 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!
Create a Coupon to Bring in Customers
Bring in new customers with a great deal at your business! If you have a current coupon or special, submit it to us and we’ll feature it on our popular Specials & Coupons page and our digital savings pass. These promotions are also spotlighted during major events, meetings and conventions happening in Albuquerque, giving your business even more exposure.
When you submit a coupon, you input your own valid dates and can tailor offers for specific events or seasons, giving you full control of your offers on our site.
Submit your coupons and specials.
Partner Benefit Highlight
Submit Your City Guide Coupon for Balloon Fiesta
Balloon Fiesta will be here before you know it, and we want to include your business 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 30,000 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.
Submit your coupon here! In order to be included in the booklet, please fill out the form no later than July 24, 2026. There is no charge to include your coupon, but you must be a Visit Albuquerque Partner. If you have any questions, please contact marketing@visitabq.org or 505-222-4314.
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