Halifax Convention Centre

Sutton Place Hotel Opening in Halifax’s Nova Centre

The Sutton Place Hotels is opening a 262-room luxury hotel in Halifax's Nova Centre, the new mixed-use commercial centre that is also home to the Halifax Convention Centre. "Nova Centre is a state-of-the-art development and we are thrilled to bring the Sutton Place brand to Halifax," said Tom Gaglardi, chairman and CEO of The Sutton Place Hotels. "My family opened its first hotel in 1967, so it … Read More about Sutton Place Hotel Opening in Halifax’s Nova Centre

Halifax Convention Centre Celebrates Official Opening

The Halifax Convention Centre hosted its official opening ceremony on Friday, December 15th. “The Halifax Convention Centre will attract thousands of new visitors from around the world to our province,” said Premier Stephen McNeil. “It will build on our booming tourism economy and help build a stronger Nova Scotia.” The centre features 120,000 square feet of flexible event space including a … Read More about Halifax Convention Centre Celebrates Official Opening

Halifax Convention Centre Wins Marketing Awards

Halifax — The Halifax Convention Centre has been selected by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) as Silver Leaf Award winners in two categories: Marketing, Advertising and Sales Vehicles and Marketing Communications, it was announced Dec. 19. The Centre has been successfully engaging national and international event planners in the design, construction and experience … Read More about Halifax Convention Centre Wins Marketing Awards

Halifax Convention Centre Delayed until Dec. 2017

HALIFAX — The Halifax Convention Centre’s opening has been delayed again and is now targeting a late 2017 launch, Argyle Developments announced Nov. 18. In a press release, Argyle Developments said that it expects “substantial completion” by August 2017, with an opening now planned for December 2017. This follows several delays that pushed the opening from September 2016 to March … Read More about Halifax Convention Centre Delayed until Dec. 2017

FMAV Named Halifax Convention Centre AV Partner

HALIFAX — FMAV has been named as the official in-house audiovisual partner for the Halifax Convention Centre, it was announced on Aug. 5. As the first supplier selected for the new convention centre venue, expected to open in 2017, FMAV will provide audio, visual, digital signage software and support, including exclusive rigging services. “We’re thrilled to strengthen our relationship with … Read More about FMAV Named Halifax Convention Centre AV Partner

Halifax Convention Centre Makes AIPC Award Shortlist

The Halifax Convention Centre is one of 14 finalists for the 2015 International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) Innovation Award. "With the new Halifax Convention Centre opening in 2017, we needed to help planners imagine their event in a space that they can't yet see, visit or touch," said Scott Ferguson, president and CEO of Trade Centre Limited, the Crown corporation tasked with … Read More about Halifax Convention Centre Makes AIPC Award Shortlist

Digital Nova Scotia and HCC Team Up to Attract ICT Events

Digital Nova Scotia (DNS), the industry association for the province's fastest-growing sector, and the Halifax Convention Centre (HCC) have partnered to attract national and international information and communications technology (ICT) and ICT-related events to Halifax. "It is within our mission and mandate as an industry association to encourage the growth of Nova Scotia's digital economy. We … Read More about Digital Nova Scotia and HCC Team Up to Attract ICT Events

Halifax Convention Centre Names Director of Sales

BY ALLAN LYNCH Dawn Baldwin has been named Director of Sales for the Halifax Convention Centre (HCC). The new HCC is a key element of the $500-million, one-million sq. ft. Nova Centre, which includes a yet-to-be-named 120-room four-star hotel, financial tower, retail space and 120,000 sq. ft. of rental space, including a 30,000 sq. ft. ballroom. It is surrounded by 1,371 bedrooms in six … Read More about Halifax Convention Centre Names Director of Sales

Halifax Hotel/Convention Centre Under Construction; to Open January 2016

By Anne Dimon The half-billion-dollar, multi-level, mixed-use Nova Centre, currently under construction in the heart of Halifax, will include a convention centre and luxury hotel. Set to open in January, 2016, the development will offer about 120,000 sq. ft. of rental space, plus pre-function areas. “The opening will allow the city to host larger conferences up to 3,000 delegates and hold … Read More about Halifax Hotel/Convention Centre Under Construction; to Open January 2016

Federal Government Commits $51.4-million for Halifax Convention Centre

August 16, 2011 The federal government will commit $51.4-million to the construction of a new convention centre in downtown Halifax, according to Metro newspaper. Last year, the provincial and municipal governments said they would each contribute $56-million toward the new facility. Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter said Ottawa's contribution is great news for the province and will help … Read More about Federal Government Commits $51.4-million for Halifax Convention Centre

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