Articles tagged “new mexico”

Tourism

New Mexico Tourism Scraps Contests in Favor of Marketing Through Storytelling

Tourism contests win over very few loyalists while offering compelling stories about what makes New Mexico unique will undoubtedly have a greater impact. Kudos to New Mexico for taking a risk, and trying something different.

Jessica Dyer, Albuquerque Journal | 8 years ago

Airlines

Americans Travel to Albuquerque Airport for Faster Global Entry Approval

The trip to Albuquerque will take longer than going through customs suggesting few flyers will go far out of their way for the expedited process, and the airport's wait time will remain the shortest in the country.

Russell Contreras, Associated Press | 8 years ago

Tourism

New Mexico Turns Closed Prison with History of Deadly Riots Into Tourist Attraction

More states and cities are realizing the economic potential of closed historical sites and successfully turning eyesores into job generators.

Associated Press | 8 years ago

Tourism

New Mexico Expects Tourism Gains After Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

There will be a lot of competition for same-sex marriage tourism now that more than a few states are easing laws to all gay marriage. New Mexico may indeed provide a relatively low-cost option for same-sex couples looking to get married.

Russell Contreras, Associated Press | 9 years ago

Media and PR

How Albuquerque Tourism Learned to Love ‘Breaking Bad’

Vincent Trivett, Skift | 9 years ago

Tourism

New Mexico Launches First-Ever Campaign Touting Its Ski Resorts

New Mexico is a destination few travelers connect with ski season, but the stunning new ad campaign should start to change that perception. This will likely be a multi-year effort aimed at building awareness for the state's slopes.

Associated Press | 9 years ago

Airlines

Southwest and New Mexico Tourism Partner on Targeting Campaign

This makes for a very smart campaign when you consider all of the data that Southwest has about its customers. Searching for a trip to Phoenix? Southwest and New Mexico will provide you with an offer to fly to Albuquerque instead.

Jessica Dyer, Albuquerque Journal | 9 years ago

Tourism

Virgin Galactic’s Inaugural Flight Will Be Aired Live on NBC News Next Year

Reuters | 9 years ago

Tourism

Virgin Galactic’s U.S. Spaceport Needs State Money to Make Ends Meet

Many new technologies need a hand to get off the ground. Is Virgin Galactic one of those, or is it just burning through cash?

Associated Press | 9 years ago

Hotels

How The Drop In Government Travel Per Diems Hurt One U.S. City

Did Santa Fe get a raw deal on federal government per diems compared with other New Mexico cities? Regardless of that answer, the city's dilemma shows the impact that per diems make at the local level.

Kiera Hay, Albuquerque Journal | 9 years ago