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New Mexico Hospitality Uniting the tourism industry to lead public policy and workforce development strategies in New Mexico.

A great post can inspire someone’s next New Mexico adventure.Our 2026 New Mexico Top HAT Awards finalist reveal continue...
10/12/2026

A great post can inspire someone’s next New Mexico adventure.

Our 2026 New Mexico Top HAT Awards finalist reveal continues with Best Social Media Campaign, sponsored by Sandia Peak Tramway!

Congratulations to these creative teams:

• Visit Alamogordo: Film in Otero County
• Ebenezer Marketing Co.: Roots & Reveal: Building PYMO Before the Doors Open
• Tourism Santa Fe: Santa Fe, The Original Route 66: Then & Now
• Visit Albuquerque: U Are Here

These finalists are sparking curiosity, sharing local stories, and inspiring people to experience the Land of Enchantment. Thank you to Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway for helping us recognize their work!

Give the finalists a shoutout in the comments and share this graphic to spread the recognition!

Find out who wins at the 2026 New Mexico Top HAT Awards Gala, presented by New Mexico True!

October 27, 2026 | 6:00–9:30 PM MDT
Isleta Resort & Casino

Sometimes the most memorable part of a meal is the person who made you feel welcome. From sharing a favorite menu recomm...
10/09/2026

Sometimes the most memorable part of a meal is the person who made you feel welcome. From sharing a favorite menu recommendation to making a special occasion feel extra special, great service gives guests a story to take home.

Meet the 2026 New Mexico Top HAT Awards finalists for Front of House Food and Beverage Employee of the Year!

These professionals bring care, personality, and attention to every guest experience. Congratulations to this year’s finalists!

Have you experienced their hospitality or worked alongside them? Tell us what makes them special in the comments, and share this graphic to spread the congratulations.

Let’s raise a glass to their work at the Top HAT Awards Gala, presented by New Mexico True, where we’ll announce the winners live!

October 27, 2026 | 6:00–9:30 PM MDT
Isleta Resort & Casino

A warm welcome. A helpful recommendation. A familiar face that makes you feel right at home. These moments stay with tra...
10/09/2026

A warm welcome. A helpful recommendation. A familiar face that makes you feel right at home. These moments stay with travelers, and today’s finalists are the people behind them.

Meet the 2026 New Mexico Top HAT Awards finalists for Front of House Hospitality Employee of the Year, sponsored by Visit Las Cruces.

Congratulations to these outstanding professionals who connect with guests and make New Mexico travel experiences memorable.

Know one of our finalists? Give them a shoutout in the comments and share this graphic to help celebrate their recognition.

Join us at the Top HAT Awards Gala, presented by New Mexico True, to find out who takes home the award!

October 27, 2026 | 6:00–9:30 PM MDT
Isleta Resort & Casino

New experiences. New reasons to explore New Mexico.We’re closing out our first day of Top HAT Awards reveals with the fi...
10/08/2026

New experiences. New reasons to explore New Mexico.

We’re closing out our first day of Top HAT Awards reveals with the finalists for Best New Experience!

From poolside music and cultural discovery to culinary experiences and outdoor adventure, these finalists are giving visitors and residents something new to enjoy.

Congratulations to:
• Copacetic Cooldown |
• Reemergence: Tradition, Innovation and the Reopening of the Picuris Museum | Picuris Pueblo Museum and Interpretive Center
• Taylor Mesilla Historic Site |
• Vintage 1936 |
• Route 66 Crossroads Information Station |
• New Mexico Singletrack: Stage 1 – Los Alamos |

Have you tried one of these experiences yet? Tell us about it, or tag someone you’d like to bring along! Share this post to help us celebrate the finalists and the people behind them.

Find out who wins at the 2026 Top HAT Awards Gala, presented by New Mexico True, on October 27 at Isleta Resort & Casino.

That’s a wrap on day one! Follow along and check back tomorrow for our next round of finalist reveals.

The finalist reveal continues with Outstanding Attraction!Art, history, science, and living traditions give us so many r...
10/08/2026

The finalist reveal continues with Outstanding Attraction!

Art, history, science, and living traditions give us so many reasons to explore New Mexico. Today, we’re celebrating attractions that help visitors and residents discover something meaningful along the way.

Congratulations to our 2026 Top HAT Awards finalists:

• SITE Santa Fe's 12th International Biennial: Once Within a Time
• Bradbury Science Museum
• Wheels Museum
• Taylor Mesilla Historic Site
• Passport to Pueblo Country

Which have you visited, and which is next on your list? Tell us in the comments, and share this post to give these finalists a well-deserved shoutout!

Join us at the 2026 Top HAT Awards Gala, presented by New Mexico True, on October 27 at Isleta Resort & Casino to cheer them on and find out who takes home the award.

One more reveal is coming today. Check back for Best New Experience!

Seven business days. New finalists every day. The 2026 New Mexico Top HAT Awards reveal starts now!First up: Outstanding...
10/08/2026

Seven business days. New finalists every day. The 2026 New Mexico Top HAT Awards reveal starts now!

First up: Outstanding Event, sponsored by Visit Albuquerque!

These events bring people together, draw visitors to our communities, and give us plenty to celebrate. Congratulations to our finalists:

• Day of the Tread
• Street Cars and Cable Cars | Sandia Peak Tramway
• XTERRA Ruidoso | Village of Ruidoso
• Bataan Memorial Death March | White Sands Missile Range
• Roswell UFO Festival | City of Roswell
• Los Alamos Nuclear Forum | New Mexico Nuclear Alliance
• White Sands Balloon Invitational | City of Alamogordo

A special thank-you to Visit Albuquerque for sponsoring this award and helping us recognize outstanding events across New Mexico!

Have you attended one of these events? Share a favorite memory in the comments, and share this post to help us celebrate the finalists!

Be there when the winners are announced at the 2026 Top HAT Awards Gala, presented by New Mexico True, on October 27 at Isleta Resort & Casino.

Keep watching! Outstanding Attraction and Best New Experience finalists are coming later today.

Final call: Top HAT Award nominations close today.Before the nomination period ends, take a moment to recognize someone ...
10/05/2026

Final call: Top HAT Award nominations close today.

Before the nomination period ends, take a moment to recognize someone whose work made a difference in New Mexico hospitality and tourism this year.

One thoughtful nomination can bring statewide recognition to a deserving employee, leader, organization, property, campaign, or experience.

Submit your nomination now: https://bit.ly/TopHAT2026

Every strong organization has someone who sets the standard, supports the team, and keeps moving the industry forward.Th...
10/01/2026

Every strong organization has someone who sets the standard, supports the team, and keeps moving the industry forward.

The Top HAT Professional of the Year Awards recognize outstanding leaders in four categories:

• Hospitality Professional of the Year
• Tourism Professional of the Year
• General Manager of the Year
• Owner of the Year

Who has led with vision, delivered meaningful results, or made a lasting impact on New Mexico hospitality and tourism?

Give that leader the recognition they deserve. The nomination deadline is October 5. Take a few minutes and submit your nomination today! https://bit.ly/TopHAT2026

Some of the most important contributions to hospitality happen beyond the traditional guest experience.The Top HAT Premi...
09/29/2026

Some of the most important contributions to hospitality happen beyond the traditional guest experience.

The Top HAT Premier Awards celebrate organizations demonstrating excellence through partnership, new ideas, responsible practices, and service to their communities:

• Supplier/Vendor of the Year
• Innovation/Sustainability
• Community Engagement

Nominate a trusted industry partner, an initiative creating meaningful change, or an organization using hospitality as a force for good.

Nominations close Monday, October 5: https://bit.ly/TopHAT2026

Exceptional hotels do more than provide a place to stay. They create a sense of welcome, support their communities, deve...
09/24/2026

Exceptional hotels do more than provide a place to stay. They create a sense of welcome, support their communities, develop strong teams, and give guests an experience they will remember.

Help us recognize an outstanding property through the Top HAT Hotel of the Year Awards:

• Full Service Hotel of the Year
• Select Service Hotel of the Year

If your property or a hospitality partner demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, performance, and guest experience, submit a nomination by September 30.

https://bit.ly/TopHAT2026

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