http://www.downeastdmc.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:49:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "Working with downeast destination management was an excellent experience. During the planning of our event (the first international even of it's kind in North America) we were overwhelmed with so many details. Claudia was able to keep everything on track and we knew that any task she took on would ... http://www.downeastdmc.com/blog/index.php/2010/07/29/working-with-downeast-destination-management-was-an-excellent-experience/ In May downeast destination management joined Destination Halifax partners and clients on a cruise along the Rideau Canal. Pictured here: Nicole , downeast destination management, Jim, Fox Harb'r Resort, Pam, the Lord Nelson, Michelle, halifax marriott, Barry, Delta Hotels, Catherine, Destination Halifax, Rankin, The Westin Nova Scotian, Andrea, Four Points ... http://www.downeastdmc.com/blog/index.php/2010/07/15/ottawa-canal-cruise/ Event management can be a lot of hard work, but the results are amazing! And, how often do you get to have a Vanity Fair moment? http://www.downeastdmc.com/blog/index.php/2010/06/17/its-not-all-work/ Upon recommendation by the Westin Nova Scotian Sales team, I acquired the services of downeast destination management for help with our 6th Annual Scientific Conference, taking place in Halifax in May 2010. Working from Guelph, having ddm in Halifax, with connections across the city, became invaluable. Originally contracted to help ... http://www.downeastdmc.com/blog/index.php/2010/06/02/i-would-recommend-the-downeast-team-in-a-heart-beat/ Recently the Westin Nova Scotian launched their off-site catering with a really great party. We are wishing them every success in their new venture. http://www.downeastdmc.com/blog/index.php/2010/06/01/westin-off-site-catering-launch-party/ Nicole Langille Director Strategic Alliances- MPI Atlantic Chapter with Ravi Tangri host of National Meetings Industry Day's Global Cafe. http://www.downeastdmc.com/blog/index.php/2010/04/15/national-meetings-industry-day/ It is always great to discover a unique venue. We love being able to offer our clients something really interesting and completely outside the box. Last week Claudia and I went into the ditch surrounding Citadel Hill. Prior to this field trip I must admit I was sceptical. Turns out ... http://www.downeastdmc.com/blog/index.php/2010/04/12/scouting-unique-venues/ Halifax and the WTCC played host to the Brier last week. As a result we were feeling inspired and discovered that curling is a lot of fun. As an added treat we had the Women's World Champions Nancy Delahunt, Mary- Anne Arsenault, and Jennifer Baxter giving us tools and tips for playing ... http://www.downeastdmc.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/15/inspired-by-the-brier/ "As a supplier, working with downeast has always been a wonderful experience.  Their team is organized, thoughtful, timely, and are equally as passionate about the quality of our products as we are. When downeast is involved, we have the peace of mind knowing that the all the behind the scenes ... http://www.downeastdmc.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/01/working-with-downeast-has-always-been-a-wonderful-experience/ "Our first experience working with downeast destination management was nothing short of excellent.  Finding new ideas for office events can become a challenge, however from the first contact with downeast their staff, especially Jenny Hasselman, was next to none.  We truly had very little to do but show up and enjoy.  The staff at downeast ... http://www.downeastdmc.com/blog/index.php/2010/02/22/our-first-experience-working-with-downeast-destination-management-was-nothing-short-of-excellent/