Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board

The Board

The Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board advises the Mayor and City Council on the expenditure of Lodgers' Tax funds for advertising, publicizing, and promoting tourist attractions and facilities in Albuquerque.

The Lodgers' Tax Advisory Board is a volunteer board of seven members appointed by the Mayor with advice and consent of the City Council. The board advises the Mayor and City Council on the expenditure of Lodgers' Tax funds for advertising, publicizing, and promoting tourist attractions and facilities in Albuquerque.

Lodgers' board members serve three year terms. Members must be residents of the city; two members represent the lodging industry, two members are directly involved in tourist-related industries, one member represents short-term rentals and two members at large represent the public.

Commission Duties:

• Review past and current performance of any organization contracting with the city to supply advertising, publicizing and promotion of tourist attractions, conventions and tourist related activities;
• Advise the Mayor as to the performance of such contractors on a quarterly basis, and make recommendations to the Mayor concerning whether such contracts should be renewed or canceled.