This morning I attended an event that celebrated Murphy’s On The Water and the renovation that the business had the guts to undertake during a year when most companies are cutting back on spending. It was refreshing to see a business so excited about the future of Halifax and our ability to compete with destinations around the world. As an event planner and destination management company we rely on partners and suppliers who share our love of Halifax and delight in having others experience it as a top destination.
September 23, 2009
September 10, 2009
Team Halifax
In August we attended the Incentive Works event with partners from Destination Halifax. Great Tradeshow and keynotes Rick Hillier and Mitch Joel
Pictured here are Rhonda, Oak Island Resort, Claudia, ddm, Carol, Prince George Hotel, Catherine and Helene, Destination Halifax, Nicole, ddm, Karen Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Dan, Oak Island Resort and Jim, Fox Harb’r.
August 11, 2009
Green Meeting Ideas
Green Meeting Ideas – The Top Ten + 1
1. Offer bulk condiments for things like sugar and cream
2. Do not use disposable items like plastic or paper coffee cups or paper plates
3. Offer water in jugs. Do not offer bottled water…but offer re-usable water bottles.
4. Offer local food choices and stay away from endangered species (such as Chilean sea bass)
5. Donate left-over food to local programs such as Food Runners
6. Ensure the accommodation offers in-room recycling of towels, sheets, plastic, paper and bottles
7. Eliminate hand-outs. Offer information on-line, have USB ports available for download or burn a CD
8. Eliminate give-aways that are not edible or re-usable
9. On-line registration and confirmation for both delegates and media
10. Ensure you publicize your environmental efforts to stakeholders
11. Go carbon neutral (if offsetting choose renewable energy, not forest projects)
(from Meeting Professionals International
Calling All Meeting Planners
Incentive Works is coming up in Toronto August 25-26. It is a great way for Meeting Planners to network and get inspired!
You’ll find us located at Booth 615 & 617.
“For over 15 years, Canadian meeting planners have made IncentiveWorks a ‘must attend’ event each year. The combination of professional, affordable education and powerful networking opportunties gives meeting planners the resources they need to succeed.”
May 29, 2009
downeast destination management launches new website
When a company is considered a leader in its field, it’s only appropriate to have a website to match it!
We’ve been working hard over the past couple of months – collaborating with designers and programmers to take our vision and turn it into an incredibly beautiful, easy to navigate website for our clients.
downeast blog
Downeast is excited to launch our new blog – a place where we can share stories and photos from our amazing events, client testimonials, and other news. The blog is also a great place for you to share your feedback with us.
Social Media
Follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our RSS Feed, or become our fan on Facebook! There are more ways than ever to stay in touch with downeast destination management. Each member of our team – Nicole, Jenny, and Claudia can be found participating in our social media initiatives. Drop in and say Hello.
We’d love to hear your feedback on our new website. Please leave your comments below.
