Forty-eight years after the first REMAX balloon flew at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the refreshed REMAX Hot Air Balloon is back where it all began, and it looks great.
Against the desert landscape and crisp morning air, hundreds of hot air balloons lifted off over Albuquerque, New Mexico. Among them was one of the most recognizable symbols in real estate, wearing a new design. The red, white and blue is still there, now paired with the modern REMAX branding.
As the balloon inflated and rose above the launch field, it quickly stood out as a familiar, welcome sight in a sky full of color.
A Moment of Pride for the Network
REMAX agent Joslyn Wood of REMAX Professionals in Lawton, Oklahoma, was at the Fiesta hoping to catch a glimpse of the balloon.
“Seeing the REMAX Balloon here has filled me with pride and excitement.”
Joslyn has been a real estate professional for 10 years, and her enthusiasm for the brand goes beyond the balloon.
“Anytime I see the logo, whether it’s on an advertisement, a business card or a T-shirt, I always feel that same sense of pride,” she says.
Coming to a Community Near You
The REMAX Hot Air Balloon fleet is one of the largest corporate hot air balloon fleets in the world. It appears at festivals, parades, school events and charitable initiatives throughout the year, and for many people, seeing a balloon in person is a moment they remember.
Want to see one for yourself? Check the 2026 hot air balloon schedules to find out where the fleet will be next.
