Trade Centre Limited LINK • May 2009
Halifax to host Sir Paul McCartney’s only Canadian concert date this year
Sir Paul McCartney is set to perform his only Canadian date this year at the Halifax Common on Saturday, July 11, 2009. Power Promotional Events President Harold MacKay made
the announcement at a news conference on May 20
th at
the World Trade & Convention Centre, noting that Halifax
will welcome “the largest and most exciting concert in its
260 year history.”
“Halifax is emerging as one of Canada’s favorite event destinations,” said Scott Ferguson, Interim President & CEO
of Trade Centre Limited. “We’ve proven time and again that Halifax hosts world-class, well-organized events, complete with unparalleled Maritime hospitality. Due to Sir Paul McCartney’s enormous worldwide following, we do expect to attract a significant audience from outside of Nova Scotia for this concert.”
“We’re extremely honored to host this music legend’s only Canadian concert date this summer,” Mr. Ferguson added.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 29 through the Ticket Atlantic box office and select Atlantic Superstores, by phone at (902) 451-1221 or online at ticketatlantic.com. “Early Bird” general admission ticket price is $125 and a limited number of VIP tickets will be available at $305.
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New convention centre to attract world-class events to city and province
Halifax is gearing up to welcome large international congresses, meetings, and major events, thanks to a memorandum of understanding signed Monday, May 4, 2009 by Premier Rodney MacDonald and Mayor Peter Kelly. The document commits the Province and Halifax Regional Municipality to work together in an effort to have a new convention centre up and running in downtown Halifax by January 1, 2013. "This is a critical piece of our overall major events strategy," said Scott Ferguson, Interim President & CEO for Trade Centre Limited, the Nova Scotia crown corporation that manages Halifax’s World Trade & Convention Centre. "A new convention centre will catapult Halifax onto the world stage when it comes to vying for major conferences and events."
| |  | Conceptual illustration of proposed convention centre
to open in Halifax by January 2013. |
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"This is tremendously exciting news for our city," said Patricia Lyall, Destination Halifax President & CEO. "Halifax has long been a preferred destination for meeting and convention planners. However, we do know event planners have often bypassed Halifax because our existing facilities have presented us with space challenges."
While many details about the proposed convention centre are still being determined, the plan does call for approximately 150,000 square feet of meeting space. This effectively triples the 50,000 square feet of space now available in the World Trade and Convention Centre (WTCC). "The WTCC has served our clients very well for the past 25 years," said Nina Kressler, Trade Centre Limited’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "We have managed to attract and retain a lot of satisfied customers who have told us Halifax is, without a doubt, one of the best places to hold a convention.
"However, being a major Canadian city and having one of the smallest convention centres, it has become increasingly difficult to attract new business," adds Ms. Kressler. "One of our biggest challenges has simply been that we have been unable to host multiple, large-scaled events; but, all that is about to change. We are thrilled that we are now able to share the terrific news with past and future customers wanting to host large conferences that, as of 2013, we will be much more likely to accommodate their needs."
The proposed convention centre complex is slated to include a 400 to 500-room hotel, a 14-storey office tower and retail space. Detailed designs are expected by this summer. For more information, contact:
Nina Kressler
Vice-President, Sales and Marketing
Trade Centre Limited
(902) 421-1302 ext. 2139
| Patricia Lyall
President & CEO
Destination Halifax
(902) 429-4574 |
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Halifax Metro Centre makes top 100 arena/venue worldwide for 2008
Congratulations to Halifax Metro Centre for placing in the top 100 arena/venues worldwide. Each year, POLLstar magazine ranks the top 100 venue arenas worldwide based on ticket sales. This year, Halifax Metro Centre placed in the 88th spot. A big thank you to the promoters and fans, for helping us place in the Top 100.
View the POLLstar top 100 now.
Learn more about POLLstar - the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry »
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Meet the newest members of the TCL Sales Team
Chris Conrad brings to TCL over a decade of sales and marketing experience. His passion for customer service helped Chris achieve unparalleled success in his previous role as an account executive with a local print media organization. This passion coupled with his experience positions Chris for success with TCL. Valerie Corkum started with TCL in 2000 as Executive Assistant to the President & CEO and has been providing seamless and professional customer service to clients and stakeholders ever since. She has continuously proven her ability to build networks that have benefited TCL and has demonstrated superior planning, coordination and organizational skills. | |  | |  |
Valerie and Chris will be responsible for developing new business and account management for Trade Centre Limited within the Local/Regional market. You can reach Valerie and Chris by calling 421-8686. They would be happy to work with you in booking your next event.
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Get an easy, all-in-one meeting package at the touch of a button
For 2009, WTCC Halifax is offering an all-inclusive package solution that takes all the guesswork out of planning your next meeting, so you can focus on your business goals instead.
For just $49.00 per person*, including tax and gratuity, you'll enjoy flexible meeting space. A morning coffee break. A delicious, healthy lunch. Flip charts. Microphones — whatever you need. Even a revitalizing afternoon snack. Many extras; one low price. Because even in today's tough economy, we like to add value and reduce costs and stress. * Subject to availability; certain conditions apply. Price includes tax and gratuity. Learn More »
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Upcoming Events
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