Family-friendly destinations: Where business meets family fun in the Southwest
August 6, 2025
The Southwest offers many getaway locations to accommodate meetings and entice attendees to bring the family and stay longer.
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Full-Service Destinations Add Value to Meetings
August 6, 2025
Kelly Smith, senior vice president of sales at Caesars Entertainment, shares how the company adds value to meetings and events as a provider of full-service meeting, dining, and entertainment destinations.
Southwest’s Grandest Venues
June 27, 2025
We rounded up some of the most striking venues in the Southwest. Whether nestled among red-rock formations or set beneath expansive desert skies, these spaces blend natural beauty with architectural brilliance, offering unforgettable spaces for meetings and events.
Mindful Meetings: How wellness is reshaping meeting agendas
June 26, 2025
From yoga mats to meditation breaks to healthy menus, wellness is reshaping meeting agendas.
Awe-Inspiring Natural Venues
March 20, 2025
Natural and beautiful landscapes can enhance creativity, encourage collaboration, and spark brainstorming sessions. Naturally, the awe-inspiring vistas of America’s Southwest make ideal settings for conferences, conventions, and business meetings.
Albuquerque’s Burgeoning Culinary Scene
March 19, 2025
In 2025, visitors can expect the debut of the new Park Square Market, Albuquerque’s latest food hall.
Destination Dining: The Southwest’s Fresh Take on Flavor
March 19, 2025
In the Southwest, food is a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and connection. From bold, smoky spices and farm-fresh ingredients to elevated takes on traditional favorites, the region’s culinary scene offers a feast for every palate.
Tania Armenta on Mapping Albuquerque’s Future as a Destination
March 19, 2025
Armenta promotes Albuquerque as a competitive and world-class destination for leisure travel, meetings, conventions, and sports events and shares the role of meetings and events in Visit Albuquerque’s new 10-year Destination Master Plan.
New & Renovated Venues
March 12, 2025
New openings and new updates offer exciting options for incredible events.
Festive Fun
December 19, 2024
Summer may be the high tourist season for many destinations in the Southwest, but winter can be equally enticing. For meeting planners, lower hospitality price points coupled with a variety of winter festivals and events make the season an attractive choice.
