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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.
Great Minds in STEM
The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce’s Convention & Tourism Department is proud to support Great Minds in STEM as it brings its 38th Annual Conference to Albuquerque in 2026, marking the event’s first time in New Mexico.
Hosted at the Albuquerque Convention Center with the Clyde Hotel and DoubleTree by Hilton as host hotels, the three-day conference will feature GMiS’ signature networking, recruiting, and recognition events, collegiate competitions, STEM Talk Showcases, and the prestigious HENAAC Awards Show on Friday, September 18.
We are honored to help welcome this impactful conference to Albuquerque and showcase our city as a premier destination for innovation, education, and STEM leadership.
To learn more about the Great Minds in STEM conference and how you can get involved, click here.
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.




