NMHA Newsletter

INDUSTRY UPDATE

July 2021

Links for more information about articles in this edition:

Be Patient, Be Kind, Be Respectful Campaign

Member Spotlight - Routes Bicycles

NMHA Career Board

SBA Update - PPP Loan Forgiveness

Vote for Hotel Andaluz - USA Today Best Eco-Friendly Hotel

Redistricting in New Mexico

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Be Patient, Be Kind, Be Respectful Campaign

The New Mexico Hospitality Association (NMHA), in collaboration with the New Mexico Restaurant Association (NMRA) and the Jennifer Riordan Foundation (Foundation), have joined together with a campaign to ask the public to be patient, kind and respectful when dealing with hospitality and restaurant staff.

Many hotels and restaurants across the country, including in New Mexico, are dealing with staff shortages or are training new employees which may result in longer wait times and, sometimes, frustrated customers. The “Be Kind” campaign encourages guests to exercise patience, kindness and respect when patronizing hotels or restaurants.

You can download "Be Patient" posters for your business here.

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Hall of Fame - 2021

With planning for the 2021 NMHA Conference on Hospitality and Tourism underway, we're excited to announce that we will be opening the nomination process for Hall of Fame inductees in mid-August. Please note that all nominations that were submitted in 2020 are still valid and will be considered by the committee when they begin the evaluation process.

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2021 Hospitality & Tourism Conference

We're working on the registration material and the agenda for the upcoming NMHA Hospitality & Tourism Conference. Keep an eye on your in-box for updates!

November 16 & 17, 2021

Albuquerque Convention Center

We'll keep you posted as the agenda develops. If you're interested in being a sponsor, or if you have suggestions for content, contact Kathy at CEO@newmexicohospitality.org.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT -

NMHA member and 2018 Top HAT award winner, Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals is a family-owned boutique with operations in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. They focus on providing unique, sustainable experiences and products, and feature full-service bicycle and snowshoe rentals accompanied by custom maps, accessories, gifts, and concierge-level service.

Looking for a guided bike tour?

Look no further than Routes Bicycles! Their professional tour guides are cycling enthusiasts with extensive local knowledge, a taste for the good life, and a passion for adventure. With world-famous, award-winning bicycle tours, you’ll be in great hands no matter which tour you choose. Tours are available in both Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Long term rentals are available at discounted rates and they deliver and maintain the bicycles throughout your rental. Since no two vacations are the same, they are open 7 days a week with extended hours.

Heather and Josh Arnold embody the true spirit of hospitality and entrepreneurship, and we encourage you to take the time to get to know them and their amazing business!

Routes Bicycles

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Hotel Andaluz in Albuquerque is a nominee for for the USA Today "Best Eco-Friendly Hotel" award. You can vote for this amazing New Mexico property every day between now and August 16.

Vote for Hotel Andaluz Here

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PPP Loan Forgiveness Update:

The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $150,000 or less through participating lenders to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA.

This new change will help rush relief to over 6.5 million small businesses nationally. The new forgiveness platform will begin accepting applications from borrowers on August 4, 2021.

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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.

View Committees

The History of Hospitality

in New Mexico -

As far back as 1949, the New Mexico Hotel Association has been working with education partners to train hospitality professionals and provide workplace and career opportunities.

We're so fortunate to have amazing educational institutions in our state that work tirelessly to educate and train the next generation of hospitality professionals. If you're not familiar with the amazing programs they support, take the time to see what New Mexico State University, Central New Mexico Community College, and Santa Fe Community College are doing with their hospitality and culinary programs!

New Mexico Redistricting -

Every ten years, New Mexico goes through the redistricting process. This process impacts school boards, city councils, water districts and more. How officials are elected has a direct impact on your business. Throughout the month of August, the Citizen Redistricting Committee will regularly meet around the state to draw new district maps for the state. Public input is allowed, and we urge you to take the time to participate in the meeting in your area and make sure that your business interests are heard.

Committee Meeting Schedule

Industry Resources

Be Patient, Be Kind, Be Respectful Posters

(See News Coverage of the Launch of the

Be Patient Campaign)

Employee Retention Tax Credit Presentation

Workforce Opportunity & Innovation Act Presentation

NMHA Annual Report

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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, through the end of August, NMHA is offering non-member hospitality businesses an opportunity to post jobs at no charge.

NMHA Career Board

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.

Public Health Orders

Why NMHA?

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.

Become a Member