NMHA Committees -
You can become more involved with the hospitality industry and shape the industry's future by serving on one of the NMHA Committees. Whether your expertise is in finance, communications, program development, event planning, or policy and advocacy work, you can support the Association and the industry by volunteering with our committees. Learn more about the different committees and where you can make an impact. If you're interested in serving on a committee, you can contact the Association at ceo@newmexicohospitality.org.
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The History of Hospitality
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Going back to the 1930's, the New Mexico Hotel Association has been the voice of the industry. The organization has decades of experience working with the industry, policy makers, and partners around the country to ensure that the needs of the industry are understood. Some of the key issues that we are currently working on include:
Workforce Challenges - Hiring/Training
The Need for Recovery Funds to be Invested in the Industry
The Need for Increased Investment in Tourism Infrastructure and Marketing
Recognition of Tourism as an Economic Development Driver in New Mexico
Get involved with NMHA, and let us know what issues matter to you!
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Ensuring Your Voice is Heard -
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NMHA and members of our Government Affairs Committee hosted a dinner for the Legislative Finance Committee members at Taos Ski Valley on August 26. We wanted to make sure that they understood that while the hospitality & tourism industry is starting to recover, we still have work to do. Here are a few of the key points that we shared with the committee members:
New Mexico lags behind neighboring states when it comes to tourism marketing and investment in tourism infrastructure. We need to up our investment in marketing New Mexico as a tourism destination. Tourism marketing has a proven return on investment, and the industry will not fully recover without significant investment in marketing and promotion.
We are still dealing with hiring challenges. We need to develop and fund programs (Tourism focused LEDA Programs, Job Training, Job Recruitment, etc.) that focus on getting people back to work. Businesses cannot return to full capacity until they have a full workforce.
Continued state and local support is needed to rebuild the industry: get federal aid dollars out into the communities, invest in workforce development, promote small business development centers, help small business owners access available programs and funding sources, etc.
Tourism is economic development and it creates good paying jobs in both rural and urban communities. It leads to increased investment in the state which in turn leads to increased property taxes, GRT revenue, and corporate income tax revenue. Tourism also helps facilitate economic development and diversification of our economy by providing base services (restaurants, hotels, large events, small events, outdoor activities, concerts, tours, museums, etc.) that make NM a more attractive place to visit, live and ultimately locate businesses. In order to attract business to NM it needs to be a place people want to visit.
Thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make the LFC dinner possible:
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NMHA is excited to announce the launch of a new Career Board specifically designed to target applicants seeking a career in the hospitality industry.
All NMHA members may post vacant jobs to the Career Board at no charge. In addition, NMHA is currently offering non-member hospitality businesses an opportunity to post jobs at no charge.
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With the renewed uptick in COVID cases, keep up to date with any changes in the state's policies. Public Health Orders are updated frequently to reflect the changing health environment. Make sure your business is in compliance with the current health orders.
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With the constantly-changing elements of both our legal, workforce, and economic environments, it’s more important now than ever for industries join in unified representation to ensure their continued success.
Your membership in NMHA, a nonprofit corporation, is an investment in your own business/organization and your staff, along with the future of successful travel and tourism in New Mexico. Through the variety of programs, events, initiatives, and leadership opportunities, you will:
- Be able to network more effectively
- Strengthen your research, marketing and sales efforts
- Enhance your knowledge and leadership skills through educational programs
- Increase your impact on relevant legislative issues
- Gain the latest, valuable information about issues affecting the tourism industry
- Help focus attention on the economic and community benefits of tourism
- Be part of an industry network of support which includes federal and state agencies, other state trade associations, destination marketing organizations, tourism attractions and industry supportive companies such as restaurants, hotels and airlines.
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New Mexico Hospitality Association
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