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Bienvenidos to Albuquerque!
Rich in culture and history. Enjoy a region where business meets adventure and natural beauty inspires productivity. Our Native American and Hispanic Cultures create a unique tapestry of traditions and customs not found at any other destinations. Albuquerque is truly a treat for the senses with views of the Sandia Mountains, the smell of green chile roasting, the taste of crisp craft beers, the feeling of a breeze through hair, and the sounds of stories of our past. Albuquerque is the place of choice for your meeting!
Upcoming Conferences
The Convention & Tourism team continually works hard to grow our local economy by securing these unique meetings and events for our city. This generates millions of dollars for our city and helps stimulate our economy.
UNM Mentoring Institute
Join the
UNM Mentoring Institute for the
19th Annual Mentoring Conference, October 19–23, 2026, at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building in Albuquerque. This year’s conference, Building Effective Mentorship Ecosystems, brings together professionals, researchers, educators, and practitioners to explore the science and practice behind high-quality developmental relationships. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and advance effective mentorship strategies while experiencing Albuquerque’s vibrant culture and community.
Navajo Nation IMPACT Conference
The
Cognia® IMPACT Conference brings together educators and education leaders for an engaging, hands-on learning experience centered on purposeful improvement. Attendees will explore real-world practices, strengthen their approach to improvement planning, collaborate with Cognia experts and peers, and leave with practical tools they can put into action.
Our Convention & Tourism (C&T) team is proud to support conferences like Cognia IMPACT that bring professionals together in Albuquerque to learn, collaborate, and create lasting impact in their communities.
Flights To ABQ
The Albuquerque International Sunport, known for its distinct southwestern architecture and cultural décor, is New Mexico’s largest commercial airport, welcoming over 5 million passengers annually. ABQ is served by eight major airlines: Alaska Airlines, American, Delta, Frontier, jetBlue, Southwest, Spirit and United. It also receives regular service from commute airlines Boutique and Advanced and handles air cargo from Amazon Air, FedEx, and UPS. Southwest Airlines is ABQ’s largest carrier; handling and offer nonstop service to more than 30 cities.
Currently the Sunport is going through a renovation calling it The Dream of Flight project. The plan is to upgrade the terminal’s aging infrastructure to enhance the safety and security of the facility, and will provide a reimagined experience for the millions of travelers we welcome each year. Completion of major construction is targeted for December 2024. However, the build outs of the new concession spaces will extend into 2025.





