Partner Connection

November 2025

Events
Partner Kudos
Social Media Spotlight
Partner Opportunities
Partner Benefit Highlight
Featured Partner
New & Renewing Partners

Events

Network at a Partner Pop-In Experience

Connect with fellow Visit Albuquerque Partners at a Partner Pop-In experience. This event series offers a more personalized networking opportunity, paired with an activity at a local Partner organization. The next Partner Pop-In will take place:

Nov. 14 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The County Line
9600 Tramway Blvd. NE, 87122

Tickets are $25, and includes a create your own barbecue sauce experience. Register in advance to attend.

Attend the New Mexico TopHAT Awards

Celebrate the accomplishments of exceptional performers in the hospitality industry at the New Mexico TopHAT (hospitality and tourism) Awards gala. Presented by the New Mexico Hospitality Association, this annual dinner and awards ceremony honors the top hospitality and tourism individuals, businesses, campaigns, venues and teams. The gala takes place on:

Nov. 18, 2025
6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, 87110

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. Long-standing and new Partners are welcome to learn how to make the most of your benefits.

When: Nov. 19 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.

Improve 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 of 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:

Dec. 10, 2025
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fire of Sandia
1710 Central Ave. NW, Suite C, 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 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! All ACE attendees from now through the end of 2026 will receive special tips and training in preparation for the Route 66 centennial plus a free branded T-shirt! Make sure your team is ready for visitors coming to Albuquerque to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road.

Seating is limited, so register your employees now!

Congrats to the ACE graduates from the private class at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce

Graduates: Ernie C'deBaca, Annette Pitera, Barbara Abeita, Barbara Gray, Bea Davalos, Beth Charley, Cecilia Marquez, Connie Lee, Curi Teran, Darlene Pohl, Dee Minnick-Lujan, Dominic Baca, Elizabeth Garcia, Erik Contreras, Hugo Solis, Kiana Yamada, Kori Jaramillo, Laura Chavez-Shierman, Lora Motley, Minerva Jurado-Perea, Rocky Cruz, Sandra Gonzalez, Seoma Emerys and Vaadra Chavez.

Partner Kudos

Lost Cultures Tea Bar Celebrates Second Birthday

Lost Cultures Tea Bar recently celebrated its second year in business in the Sawmill area. Way to go!

Celina’s Biscochitos Celebrates 15 Years

Celina’s Biscochitos celebrated 15 years in business earlier this month. Kudos on the milestone birthday!

Visit Albuquerque Partners Recognized in 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Two Visit Albuquerque Partners were recently named in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Los Poblanos Botanical Spirits came in at No. 8 for best craft gin. The Albuquerque International Sunport was the runner-up for best airport for art. Congratulations!

Downtown Arts & Cultural District Receives Grant

The Downtown Albuquerque Arts & Cultural District received a $100,000 New Mexico Creative Industries grant from the state’s Economic Development Department. The money will go toward monthly art activations, public performances, walking tours and other storytelling campaigns. Kudos!

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Receives Award

The 2025 Excellence in Tourism Awards, presented by the American Indigenous Tourism Association, recognized the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center as the Best Cultural Heritage Experience. We’re proud to have such a meaningful and authentic experience right here in Albuquerque.

Social Media Spotlight

Brekki Brekki

Brekki Brekki took advantage of spooky season with plenty of posts and activations centered around Halloween. Alongside a steady stream of relatable memes, this restaurant offered spooky cocktails and ghostly hosts on their social media sites.

A screenshot showing a person dressed up as a ghost sipping on a beverage at Brekki Brekki.

Partner Opportunities

Share Your Route 66 Centennial Specials

Is your business already planning something special for the Route 66 Centennial in 2026? We want to know about it! You could be creating a new Route 66 activity like TourABQ’s Route 66 Speakeasy Tour, offering a special food item like Duran Central Pharmacy’s milkshakes in commemorative pint glasses, or selling special items like Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway’s centennial stickers. Send your Centennial celebrations and promotions to Marketing@VisitABQ.org.

An image of the Route 66 Centennial shakes offered at Duran Central Pharmacy. The Route 66 Centennial sticker from the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway.

Volunteer with Visit Albuquerque

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 Information 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

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. Get more information on DTN ads.

Submit Your Events to 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!

Click here to get started.

Partner Benefit Highlight

Spotlight Your Special Offers – Submit Your Coupons!

Kick off the holiday season by putting your offers in front of more eyes! 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.

Featured Partner

Sign Up for Snowflakes in the Summertime

Visit with Bright Ideas and Rowan Apparel’s vendors at Snowflakes in the Summertime. Get groovy while you learn from the best, get new ideas for your company and win prizes at this supplier showcase.

July 15, 2026
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Marriott Albuquerque - Grand Ballroom

The first 50 people to register by Dec. 15 will receive an exclusive gift to kickstart their experience. Register today!

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