Contact ACVB Convention Sales & Services

Contact ACVB at:
Phone: 800-733-9918 or 505-842-9918
Fax: 505-848-1176
E -mail: meet@itsatrip.org


Folklorico dancers in historic old town by acvbPhysical Address: 20 First Plaza NW Suite 601, Albuquerque NM 87102
Our business office is located in the south tower of the Galeria building, just south of the Convention Center in downtown Albuquerque.

Visitor Information Centers: Plaza Don Luis in Historic Old Town and at the Albuquerque Airport on the baggage claim level

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 26866, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6866
 

 

Convention Sales Staff

Larry Atchison - Senior Director of Sales

Center/Government, Public Affairs/Administration, Ethics, Veteran, Union, Military Reunion, Trade, Commercial Business and Religious.
800-733-9918 ext. 3355, 505-222-4355
atchison@itsatrip.org

  • Member: NCBMP, RCMA, PCMA, AMPS and SGMP
  • Experience: 27 years in the Hospitality Industry and 16 years with ACVB
  • Education: Bachelor of  Arts Degree  Major:  Theater
  • I chose to live in Albuquerque because of the great weather 
Julie Taylor, CMP - Senior Manager of Sales
Center/Scientific, Engineering, Technical, Environmental,
Cultural, Fraternal and Corporate.
800-733-9918 ext. 3343, 505-222-4343
taylor@itsatrip.org
  • Experience: Over 20 years in the Hospitality Industry and three years with ACVB
  • Education: Bachelor of  Music Degree  Major:  Performance, Voice & Violin; Master of Divinity
  • I moved to Albuquerque because I managed conferences here and I loved it  
           
Bonnie Miller  - Senior National Sales Manager
Center/Health, Medical, Education, Recreational, Hobby,
Vocational and Agriculture.
800-733-9918 ext. 3358, 505-222-4358
miller@itsatrip.org
  • Member: ACOM and MPI 
  • Experience: Four years in the Hospitality Industry and four years with the ACVB
  • Education: Bachelor of Science Degree  Major:  Business Management & Economics;  Master of Arts Degree Major:  Public Administration
  • I love the cultural diversity and the mountains 
 
Dan Ballou - Director of Sports Marketing
Center/Non-Center
800-733-9918 ext. 3303, 505-222-4303
ballou@itsatrip.org
  • Member: NMSCA, NASC
  • Experience: Nine years with the ACVB
  • Education: Bachelor of Science Degree  Major:  Business Management & Marketing
  • I enjoy marketing sports events and sport related conventions 
 
Tara Alarid - Sports Marketing Coordinator
Center/Non-Center
800-733-9918 ext. 3359, 505-222-4359
alarid@itsatrip.org
  • Member: NASC
  • Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree  Major:  Political Science
  • I love sports, so bringing sports events to Albuquerque comes naturally

Anita Sahi- Senior National Sales Manager
Non-Center/Washington DC area
800-733-9918 ext. 3316, 505-222-4316
sahi@itsatrip.org
 
  • Member: PMPI
  • Experience: Over 15 years in the Hospitality Industry and 8 years with ACVB
  • Education: Bachelor of Science Degree  Major:  Political Science & International Relations
  • I felt at home from the first time I came here as a foreign student to the University of New Mexico 


Don Griego
- National Sales Manager
Non-Center/West Coast area
800-733-9918 ext. 3329, 505-222-4329
dgriego@itsatrip.org

  • Member: MPI
  • Experience: Over 6 years in the Hospitality Industry and 4 years with ACVB
  • Education: Bachelor of Science Degree  Major:  Hospitality & Tourism Services Management
  • I chose to live in Albuquerque for the weather, sunshine and the wonderful people

 

Emily Hawkes- National Sales Manager
Non-Center/East Coast area
800-733-9918 ext. 3305, 505-222-4305
hawkes@itsatrip.org
  • Member: MPI
  • Experience: Over 7 years in the Hospitality Industry and new to ACVB
  • Education: Bachelor of Science Degree  Major:  Food Service Management/Hospitality  Minor: Business Administration
  • I love Albuquerque for its unique culture & heritage, gorgeous scenery and friendly people.
     
 

Convention Services Staff


Cecilia Padilla-Quillen -
Director of Convention Services
Center/Non-Center
800-733-9918 ext. 3345, 505-222-4345
padilla@itsatrip.org
  • Member: ACOM
  • Experience: 14 years with the ACVB
  • I am a native New Mexican and I love the people and the chile
 
Denise Suttle, CMP - Assistant Director of Convention Services
Center/Non-Center
800-733-9918 ext. 3335, 505-222-4335
suttle@itsatrip.org
  • Member: PCMA
  • Experience: 18 years with the ACVB
  • Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree  Major:  English
  • I love the spectacular sunset and seeing the mountains from anywhere; and the incredible food
 
KC Flores- Convention Services Manager
Center/Non-Center
800-733-9918 ext. 3328, 505-222-4328
  • Member: NMSCA
  • Experience: 12 years Customer Service in Food & Beverage Industry and 1 year with ACVB
  • Education: Bachelor of Science Degree  Major:  Business Administration (2008)
  • I love the climate, culture and cuisine

   

UPCOMING TRADESHOWS

Look for Albuquerque representatives at the following trade shows and industry meetings:

JULY
  • Meeting Professionals International World Congress/Meeting - Salt Lake City, UT - July 11-14
  • Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives - Orlando, FL - July 21-24

AUGUST

  • American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) - Toronto, ON, Canada - August 15-18

SEPTEMBER

  • HSMAI Affordable Meetings - Washington, DC - September 9-10

OCTOBER

  • Travel, Events & Management in Sports (TEAMS) - New Orleans, LA - October 13-17
  • Rejuvenate Marketplace - Birmingham, AL - October 27-30

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