Host Corporate Events & Meetings in Albuquerque
Albuquerque provides a downtown convention center, meeting hotels, and distinctive Southwestern cultural venues ideal for trainings, conferences, and community-facing events. Airport proximity and straightforward circulation simplify logistics. Spaces feature flexible ballrooms, breakout rooms, and integrated AV with reliable connectivity for hybrid delivery.
With competitive pricing and supportive destination partners, planners can right-size programs while maintaining production quality. To better understand the hospitality and event landscape in Albuquerque, here’s a quick overview of key hotel and convention statistics that highlight the city's capacity and scale.
Albuquerque at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 91
Average meal cost
USD 51
Total hotels
166
Total rooms
17,000
Convention center space
600,000 sq. ft.
Highlights of Albuquerque
1. Albuquerque's Unique Culture
Albuquerque is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country. Its ethnic tapestry is reflected in its architecture, art, cultural centers and cuisine.
2. New Mexican Cuisine and a New Foodie Scene
New Mexico is home to one of America's most cherished regional cuisines, so it's no surprise that food is one of the things that people remember most about a trip to Albuquerque.
3. Attractions to Change Your Perspective
From cultural attractions and unique shopping to sightseeing tours and outdoor activities, there is no shortage of things to do in Albuquerque. Whether a balloon rides, picking chile, or soaring above the city in the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, you won't forget ABQ.
1. Albuquerque's Unique Culture
Albuquerque is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country. Its ethnic tapestry is reflected in its architecture, art, cultural centers and cuisine.
2. New Mexican Cuisine and a New Foodie Scene
New Mexico is home to one of America's most cherished regional cuisines, so it's no surprise that food is one of the things that people remember most about a trip to Albuquerque.
3. Attractions to Change Your Perspective
From cultural attractions and unique shopping to sightseeing tours and outdoor activities, there is no shortage of things to do in Albuquerque. Whether a balloon rides, picking chile, or soaring above the city in the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, you won't forget ABQ.
Popular Convention Centers
Located in the bustling downtown area, the Albuquerque Convention Center is a multi-purpose facility with over 270,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space. The convention center is comprised of two complexes housed under one roof— making it the ideal facility to host your next meeting, tradeshow, convention, banquet or concert.
With over $300 million in hospitality investments and a $23 million update to the SMG-managed Albuquerque Convention Center, you'll find state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and top-of-the-line service.
The building is divided into an East and West Complex. The two-story East Complex and the three-story West Complex are connected by a Skybridge. On the third floor, the West Complex has a press room, an auditorium and three recently renovated ballrooms. Improvements to the ballrooms include new ceilings, wall and floor treatments, moveable partitions, lighting and other improvements. Other West Complex renovations include an impressive three-story fireplace in the lower level atrium, ballroom outdoor entertainment balcony, lower level kitchen renovations and massive windows with panoramic views.
The East Complex has six rooms that can seat between 30 and 160 people for banquets, classes and theater presentations; a total of 10,000 square feet is available in these rooms.
On the second floor, which is at ground level, the West Complex has two exhibit halls totaling more than 60,000 square feet, and the lower level has 21 smaller rooms that can seat from 35 to 150 people for events including banquets, meetings and classes. The East Complex's second floor also features two exhibit halls totaling more than 105,000 square feet of exhibit space, as well as six smaller rooms that can accommodate anywhere from 75 to 460 guests for banquets and theater presentations.
The facility's space and amenities include free Wi-Fi in the lobby areas, kiosks with flat-panel televisions and a state-of-the art kitchen in the West Complex. The Albuquerque Convention Center has a large parking structure that can accommodate 720 vehicles, and overflow parking is available at the Civic Plaza Garage for an additional 800 vehicles.
With over $300 million in hospitality investments and a $23 million update to the SMG-managed Albuquerque Convention Center, you'll find state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and top-of-the-line service.
The building is divided into an East and West Complex. The two-story East Complex and the three-story West Complex are connected by a Skybridge. On the third floor, the West Complex has a press room, an auditorium and three recently renovated ballrooms. Improvements to the ballrooms include new ceilings, wall and floor treatments, moveable partitions, lighting and other improvements. Other West Complex renovations include an impressive three-story fireplace in the lower level atrium, ballroom outdoor entertainment balcony, lower level kitchen renovations and massive windows with panoramic views.
The East Complex has six rooms that can seat between 30 and 160 people for banquets, classes and theater presentations; a total of 10,000 square feet is available in these rooms.
On the second floor, which is at ground level, the West Complex has two exhibit halls totaling more than 60,000 square feet, and the lower level has 21 smaller rooms that can seat from 35 to 150 people for events including banquets, meetings and classes. The East Complex's second floor also features two exhibit halls totaling more than 105,000 square feet of exhibit space, as well as six smaller rooms that can accommodate anywhere from 75 to 460 guests for banquets and theater presentations.
The facility's space and amenities include free Wi-Fi in the lobby areas, kiosks with flat-panel televisions and a state-of-the art kitchen in the West Complex. The Albuquerque Convention Center has a large parking structure that can accommodate 720 vehicles, and overflow parking is available at the Civic Plaza Garage for an additional 800 vehicles.
Convention center space
90859 sq. ft.
Largest room space
64800 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
167000 sq. ft.
Located in the bustling downtown area, the Albuquerque Convention Center is a multi-purpose facility with over 270,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space. The convention center is comprised of two complexes housed under one roof— making it the ideal facility to host your next meeting, tradeshow, convention, banquet or concert.
With over $300 million in hospitality investments and a $23 million update to the SMG-managed Albuquerque Convention Center, you'll find state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and top-of-the-line service.
The building is divided into an East and West Complex. The two-story East Complex and the three-story West Complex are connected by a Skybridge. On the third floor, the West Complex has a press room, an auditorium and three recently renovated ballrooms. Improvements to the ballrooms include new ceilings, wall and floor treatments, moveable partitions, lighting and other improvements. Other West Complex renovations include an impressive three-story fireplace in the lower level atrium, ballroom outdoor entertainment balcony, lower level kitchen renovations and massive windows with panoramic views.
The East Complex has six rooms that can seat between 30 and 160 people for banquets, classes and theater presentations; a total of 10,000 square feet is available in these rooms.
On the second floor, which is at ground level, the West Complex has two exhibit halls totaling more than 60,000 square feet, and the lower level has 21 smaller rooms that can seat from 35 to 150 people for events including banquets, meetings and classes. The East Complex's second floor also features two exhibit halls totaling more than 105,000 square feet of exhibit space, as well as six smaller rooms that can accommodate anywhere from 75 to 460 guests for banquets and theater presentations.
The facility's space and amenities include free Wi-Fi in the lobby areas, kiosks with flat-panel televisions and a state-of-the art kitchen in the West Complex. The Albuquerque Convention Center has a large parking structure that can accommodate 720 vehicles, and overflow parking is available at the Civic Plaza Garage for an additional 800 vehicles.
With over $300 million in hospitality investments and a $23 million update to the SMG-managed Albuquerque Convention Center, you'll find state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and top-of-the-line service.
The building is divided into an East and West Complex. The two-story East Complex and the three-story West Complex are connected by a Skybridge. On the third floor, the West Complex has a press room, an auditorium and three recently renovated ballrooms. Improvements to the ballrooms include new ceilings, wall and floor treatments, moveable partitions, lighting and other improvements. Other West Complex renovations include an impressive three-story fireplace in the lower level atrium, ballroom outdoor entertainment balcony, lower level kitchen renovations and massive windows with panoramic views.
The East Complex has six rooms that can seat between 30 and 160 people for banquets, classes and theater presentations; a total of 10,000 square feet is available in these rooms.
On the second floor, which is at ground level, the West Complex has two exhibit halls totaling more than 60,000 square feet, and the lower level has 21 smaller rooms that can seat from 35 to 150 people for events including banquets, meetings and classes. The East Complex's second floor also features two exhibit halls totaling more than 105,000 square feet of exhibit space, as well as six smaller rooms that can accommodate anywhere from 75 to 460 guests for banquets and theater presentations.
The facility's space and amenities include free Wi-Fi in the lobby areas, kiosks with flat-panel televisions and a state-of-the art kitchen in the West Complex. The Albuquerque Convention Center has a large parking structure that can accommodate 720 vehicles, and overflow parking is available at the Civic Plaza Garage for an additional 800 vehicles.
Convention center space
90859 sq. ft.
Largest room space
64800 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
167000 sq. ft.