Building Greatness in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Neon brights are in for 2013, which means Team Halifax will be dressed to impress at the Tête-à-Tête tradeshow, January 31 at the Ottawa Convention Centre from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Why the new look, you ask? Our team is sporting new digs in celebration of what’s in store for Halifax, Nova Scotia – a new convention centre! Credit: Steve Kaiser Photography Get to know the team (from left to right): Marek Jablonski, formerly with The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites Janet Gates-Robart, Saint Mary’s University Shari Landry, World Trade & Convention Centre Paul Cody, World Trade & Convention Centre Stefanie MacDonald, Residence Inn by Marriott Stacy... Read More

How to get back on track after the holidays

It's no secret that ending one year and starting a new one with a bang can be a bit exhausting, so how do you get back on track after the holiday rush? Menna Riley, President of Halifax event management and hospitality firm Parlour Room Events, taps into 5 tips, tricks, and hints to ensure you get back in the game, Halifax style. Read on... "As a professional event manager and professional social butterfly, I readily admit that I’m almost always in holiday mode – but recovering from the holidays took a lot more out of me this year than ever... Read More

Public Shapes New Nova Centre Design

Contributed by Rank Inc. A new design for Nova Centre was unveiled to a crowd of more than 200 people at Pier 21 in Halifax on December 5, 2012. The new design is the product of a 6-month public engagement process, during which all Nova Scotians were invited to share their insights and inspiration for the design of the 1-million square foot mixed-use development, set to transform two city blocks in the heart of downtown Halifax. One of the most exciting opportunities that came out of the community conversation was the potential for Nova Centre to become a place where Nova Scotians... Read More

Team Halifax Brings Maritime Hospitality to Ottawa

Destination Halifax and partners recently travelled to Ottawa to promote Halifax as the premier meeting and convention destination in Atlantic Canada. Here is the team on the road, fully decked out in plaid and pride: Left to right: Marsha Doiron (Coach Atlantic Group), Janet Gates-Robart (Saint Mary’s University), Laura Dole (Atlantica Hotels), Catherine Porter (Destination Halifax), Jim Zareski (Fox Harb’r Resort), Natalie Boutilier (Dalhousie University), Stacy Doyle (Delta Hotels), Marek Jablonski (The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites), Teri Green (Westin Nova Scotian), Terri Frizzle-Nolan (Halifax Marriott Harbourfront), Andrea Hatfield-Beaton (Four Points by Sheraton) While in Ottawa, the team participated in a School... Read More

Ambassador Award Winners: Champions of Halifax

Jeffrey Turner is our Business Development Manager by day and Ambassador Award Presenter by night. Halifax, Nova Scotia is a successful meeting and convention destination, partly because of our local champions in their respective fields. These industry and community leaders love Halifax just as much as Destination Halifax does and want to show it off as Atlantic Canada’s premier meetings and conventions destination by bringing home their annual gatherings. So far this year, Jeff has awarded 8 individuals with the Titanic-cut NS Crystal Ambassador Award during their international or national conventions held in Halifax. Award recipients include: Lukas Swan, Dalhousie University - International... Read More

Raise a Glass to Skal Halifax

Haligonians may say “Sociable” when raising a glass and toasting with friends, but our friends doing the same in Scandinavia are shouting “Skål”. By 2014 we may all be saying it.The definition of the term Skål is also fitting as the title of the only international organization which brings together all branches of the travel and tourism industry. A big cheer to the Skål International Halifax team for winning the bid to host the North American Congress in May of 2014, bringing approximately 300 travel and tourism professionals to our doorstep. Not only will these key industry players experience what... Read More

Team Halifax Gives Back

Hélène Moberg and Catherine Porter of Destination Halifax and “Team Halifax” partners Jim Zareski, Barry Gallant, Rhonda MacDonald, Chris Conrad, Denise Bradbury, Nadine Poirier and Natalie Boutilier are no strangers to travel – from coast to coast, the Team brings East Coast flavour with them no matter where they go. Not only is the Team in Toronto to entice meeting planners to bring Halifax meetings and conventions to our amazing destination – they’re walking the talk of Maritime generosity and hospitality too, by assisting with the preparation and serving breakfast at several Toronto-area schools this morning.The Children’s Breakfast Clubs is... Read More

Rolling into Halifax for Some Maritime Hospitality

There's just something about trains. It's hard to beat the serenity of a scenic train trip, all the while recharging between points A and B - if that's not multi-tasking, I don't know what is! With Halifax's VIA Rail station located in the downtown core, both your trip and your arrival will go as smoothly as can be. Toby Saltzman explores the perks of railway travel to Halifax from a meeting planning perspective. Read on!"VIA Halifax Station" by Hobolens, FlickrFor planners mired in a world that speeds by in nanoseconds, how lovely a change of pace it is to stave... Read More

Meeting & Event Facilities at Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Ask any Haligonian what to see and do while in Halifax, Nova Scotia and you’re sure to find Halifax Citadel National Historic Site on that list. The present fortress, completed in 1856, is a restored national landmark with star-shaped structure atop the peak of a gigantic grassy hill within Halifax’s urban core. A popular tourist destination for those looking to explore living history in Halifax, locals, too, are connected to the fortress with its booming noonday cannon and dependable Town Clock keeping time since 1803.But did you know Halifax Citadel NHS is also a unique venue for your next meeting... Read More

National Meetings Industry Day 2012

It’s National Meetings Industry Day (NMID), an educational initiative of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and an important day for those in the meeting and convention industry. This year’s MPI Atlantic Chapter theme is “Get Engaged”, a theme that could double as a mantra for planning successful meetings.The celebration kicks off at the World Trade & Convention Centre today with a fun and interactive luncheon, including attendees Kevin Hinton, MPI International Board Chair-Elect, and dynamic keynote speaker Roger Rickard. The 2012 NMID Influence Award, in recognition of an individual who has made a difference to the meetings industry, will be presented... Read More