Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau receives Hall of Fame Award

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - For the 12th year in a row, the Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) was recognized with a Gold Service Award by Meetings & Conventions magazine. This

Credit: MarbleStreetStudio.com prestigious award commends ACVB's Convention Services

staff for the outstanding service and professionalism they deliver to meeting planner clients on a daily basis.

M&C Magazine Publisher Bernard W. Schraer honored the ACVB Convention Services staff for achieving 12 consecutive Gold Service Awards, earning the ACVB a first-time Gold Service Hall of Fame induction.

"I am delighted to honor ACVB with their 12th consecutive Meetings and Conventions Gold Service Award, therefore officially inducting Albuquerque into the Gold Service Hall of Fame. ACVB is among the best of the best in the world and has consistently provided meeting clients with exceptional service," said Schraer.

Albuquerque CVB is one of eight destination marketing organizations to be inducted into the 2008 Hall of Fame. Other destination marketing organizations to receive this award include Austin, Columbus, Indianapolis,

Louisville, Minneapolis, Palm Beach and Portland, Oregon. According to the magazine, the M&C Hall of Fame members strive to be identified only with the highest level of excellence. Having received a Gold Service Award consistently for 12 or more years, meeting planners have come to depend on these respected members to maintain their high standards while still being flexible to the ever-changing needs of clients.

Credit: MarbleStreetStudio.com Now in its 22nd year, the Gold Service Award Program honors Convention & Visitors Bureaus that have excelled in professionalism and dedication in their service to meeting professionals. This is the 12th time ACVB has been recognized with the Gold Service Award. The ACVB was one of 77 domestic and 13 international CVBs to be honored with the recognition this year. The Gold Service Awards Program allows subscribers, who are corporate and association meeting/convention planners, to vote for the top convention and visitors bureaus throughout the world. This award selection is based on strict criteria including: professionalism of staff; support on hotel and site inspections; assistance with ground transportation planning; guidance on local attractions; and liaison with local vendors and services.

The mission of the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau is to stimulate economic growth by marketing Albuquerque as a visitor and convention destination. For more information, please call 505.842.9918 or visit our web site at www.itsatrip.org.