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.
March 19, 2025
In 2025, visitors can expect the debut of the new Park Square Market, Albuquerque’s latest food hall.
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.
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.
March 12, 2025
New openings and new updates offer exciting options for incredible events.
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.
December 19, 2024
California native Caroline Beteta considers it a privilege to promote her home state as a travel destination in her role as president and CEO of Visit California. She learned firsthand the economic impact travel could bring to a destination during her time at California Trade and Commerce Agency and, later, at Visit California.
December 19, 2024
Destinations are often the driving force for meeting planners, and big cities are increasingly stealing the spotlight. The allure of a major metropolitan backdrop goes well beyond the access to cutting-edge venues and top-tier accommodations; it is often the unique attractions that truly captivate attendees. In an era where the lines between business and leisure continue to blur, big cities stand out as the ultimate meeting and event destinations, offering one-of-a-kind experiences and can’t-miss excitement that not only draw participants but also leaves them sharing stories of their thrilling adventures long after the event is over.
December 19, 2024
Whether an intimate tasting room or a large room overlooking acres of vineyards, these venues can be fun options for corporate events, company parties, product launches, and classes. They can also serve as offsite gatherings for larger conferences held at a nearby convention center or hotel ballroom.
October 31, 2024
Today’s meeting attendees expect wellness options to be integrated into their agendas. Whether through dedicated time for personal wellness activities or incorporating group wellness sessions into the meeting or conference itself, attendees expect options.
