We’re excited for the 2012 Regional Communications Gemstone Awards on May 10th at our Halifax hotel. The Halifax-known TV host, actor and writer, Nancy Regan will host the awards. Nancy Regan is well-known in the Maritimes as the former host CTV’s Live at 5 for 15 years.
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2012 Gemstone Awards at the Westin Nova Scotian
Submitted by BeckyAnne Brydon on Apr 19, 2012 - 1:11pm
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Halifax Events The Atlantic Canada Wine Symposium at The Westin Nova Scotian
Submitted by BeckyAnne Brydon on Mar 20, 2012 - 12:35pm
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Miscellaneous|Westin Hotels|Halifax Events|Meetings and Conventions|Halifax Special Offers|Festivals and Events Our Halifax Hotel will be hosting the 2012 Atlantic Canada Wine Symposium (ACWS) on May 27 to 29. The 4th-annual event is the only Atlantic-focused wine conference and is specific to the needs, climate and interests of East Coast grape growers, winemakers, winery owners and wine enthusiast.
Newly Named Halifax Meeting Room at the Westin Nova Scotian
Submitted by Denise Bradbury on Feb 24, 2012 - 2:20pm
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Halifax Conference|Meetings and Conventions|Halifax Meetings With a modern new look and feel comes a new name. Our Halifax Hotel Cornwallis Room is now known as the Seaport Room! In keeping with our commitment to promote our neighbourhood, the Halifax Seaport District, we decided to name our lobby level meeting room the same.
Halifax Hotel Crown Suite
Submitted by Denise Bradbury on Dec 09, 2011 - 2:33pm
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Overlooking downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia and the Atlantic Ocean, topping the 11th floor of the Westin Nova Scotian, is our recently remodeled and redecorated Crown Suite. The suite is looking better than ever after undergoing a modern make over.
Halifax International Security Forum at the Westin Nova Scotian
Submitted by Glenn Bowie on Dec 06, 2011 - 11:16am
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The dust has settled, and The Westin Nova Scotian has once again successfully hosted the biggest and brightest in the world of National defense; The Halifax International Security Forum.
Halifax Hotel Crown Suite Renovation
Submitted by BeckyAnne Brydon on Sep 15, 2011 - 4:37pm
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Our Crown Suite at our Halifax hotel is under renovation. The executive suite at our Downtown Halifax will be converted into an ideal space for our business clients.
Negotiating rates for your group - some tips that might save you money!
Submitted by Westin Sales Team on Feb 23, 2011 - 2:47pm
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Are you planning a meeting, conference, or bringing a group to Halifax? Check out what one of our Sales Managers, Teri Green, has to say about negotiating group rates:
The key is flexibility. If your dates are not set in stone feel free to ask your sales manager if there are any dates that might offer you the best rate.
Could your room block start on a Sunday? Sunday is notoriously a slower night for hotels so lower rates may be available. (READ BELOW FOR MORE INFO)......
When to Book Your Meeting, Conference, or Convention in Halifax
Submitted by Westin Sales Team on Jan 28, 2011 - 2:47pm
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Halifax Conference For anyone who's ever had to plan a meeting or conference in Halifax, you probably know that there are premium periods and a small booking window. Traditionally Halifax is busiest during May, August, September, and early October. Some people are surprised by this because they assume June July, and August would be.
These periods are normally busy with conventions and conferences. Because of summer vacations, conference take place either before or after tourist season. That, combined with cruise ship and tour bus season, makes for a very happening Halifax.
So when should you book your Halifax Conference hotel? Here are a few guidelines:
