Santa Fe Community Convention Center
La Fonda on the Plaza
Inductees to the New Mexico Tourism Hall of Fame Announced!
The NMHA Hall of Fame Selection Committee has selected the 2019 class of inductees to the New Mexico Tourism Hall of Fame!

The New Mexico Tourism Hall of Fame is the highest honor reserved for hospitality and tourism professionals in the state of New Mexico. Induction celebrates the career achievement and lifelong dedication to the preservation and development of the New Mexico tourism industry.
Ed Pulsifer
Director of Sales
La Fonda on the Plaza
Joanie Griffin
CEO
Sunny505
Richard Holcomb
CEO
CliffDweller Digital
The New Mexico Hospitality Association has announced Ed Pulsifer, Joanie Griffin and Dr. Richard Holcomb as the 2019 inductee class for the New Mexico Tourism Hall of Fame.

Pulsifer, Director of Sales for La Fonda on the Plaza; Griffin, CEO of Sunny505 (formerly Griffin & Associates); and Dr. Holcomb, CEO of CliffDweller Digital, will be inducted into the New Mexico Tourism Hall of Fame on Tuesday, April 30, 5:30 p.m., at the 2019 New Mexico Tourism Hall of Fame Dinner presented by the New Mexico Hospitality Association. The Hall of Fame Dinner will be hosted at the La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, NM.

A selection committee of hospitality and tourism representatives from across the state evaluates the finalists and selects inductees based on at least a 10-year career of service to growing the tourism industry of New Mexico.

"We're incredibly happy to announce the induction of Ed Pulsifer, Joanie Griffin, and Richard Holcomb to the New Mexico Tourism Hall of Fame," said NMHA CEO Kathy Komoll. "All three of these individuals have dedicated their careers to showcasing the best of New Mexico to visitors across the globe and have helped build New Mexico tourism into the thriving industry it is today."

All three individuals will be inducted into the New Mexico Tourism Hall of Fame on Tuesday, April 30, at the Hall of Fame Dinner, hosted at the La Fonda on the Plaza.
2019 Hall of Fame Dinner Registration (April 30)
NMHA Member Pricing
Individual Registration: $75
Hall of Fame Dinner Table of 10: $700
General Admission Pricing
Individual Registration: $100
Hall of Fame Dinner Table of 10: $850
Prices increase after April 12
2019 Governor's Conference Pricing
NMHA Member Pricing
All-Access Pass: $279
2-Day Education-Only Pass: $229
1-Day Education-Only Pass: $154
General Admission Pricing
All-Access Pass: $379
2-Day Education-Only Pass: $329
1-Day Education-Only Pass: $204
Prices increase after April 12
Feature Keynote
Steve Goldberg
Senior VP - Operations & Hospitality

Steve oversees the strategic planning and operational execution of Southwest’s Ground Operations and Provisioning Departments and champions hospitality efforts for all Southwest Employees. Southwest defines hospitality as being achieved when Employees and Customers feel welcomed, cared for, and appreciated. Steve is doing ground breaking work in ensuring hospitality and operational excellence is a part of every Employee and Customer experience at Southwest Airlines. 
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We're looking for volunteers for the 2019 Governor's Conference in Santa Fe!

Time slots for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday are available for sign-up. Those who are interested can sign up for any time slots that work with your availability.

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Proceeds go to our Education and Program Fund for Workforce Development.
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Join us for the largest annual gathering of New Mexico tourism, hospitality, and businesses leaders by sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2019 Governor's Conference! Directors, managers and senior leadership from the business community will be in attendance for this 2-day event. Don't miss out on your opportunity to connect with industry leaders and demonstrate that you are committed to the success of the tourism industry!
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The 2019 Governor's Conference on Hospitality and Tourism presented by the New Mexico Hospitality Association is the "how-to" conference held annually in New Mexico. It features incredible keynote speakers and breakout sessions designed to help you run your travel and tourism businesses more efficiently and effectively.  

Over the course of the 2-day conference, you have the opportunity to attend presentations, panel discussions and demonstrations from our three educational tracks: hotel & tourism sales, tourism development, and hotel & tourism marketing. Each track will feature four breakout sessions to provide you with a wealth of knowledge from industry experts to help you better excel in your career and help drive visitors to your hotel or destination.