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 it is fantastic, and, a perfect fit. What a great discovery and an excellent starting point for what will surely be an incredible event experience for those in attendance.
April 12, 2010
Scouting unique venues
March 15, 2010
Inspired by the Brier
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 the game!
Dawn Baldwin WTCC, Nicole Langille ddm, and Dennis Campbell Ambassatours
March 1, 2010
working with downeast has always been a wonderful experience
“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 work leading up to our activity has been completed to perfection.”
Fred Stillman, Kattuk Expeditions
February 22, 2010
Our first experience working with downeast destination management was nothing short of excellent.
“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 just needed to know the number of guests and from that point on handled every last detail. Staff were professional and courteous and we look forward to future events with downeast. Many thanks to Jenny and her team.”
Barb Churchill, Sr. Client Service Rep, Great-West Life Assurance Co.
January 13, 2010
“we look forward to future events with your company”
“Just wanted to send a quick note of thanks to you and your staff. We have received great feedback from our guests and look forward to future events with your company.”
Barbara Churchill Great West Life
January 6, 2010
“downeast definitely elevated the social aspect of the meetings “
“I would like to thank you for all your hard work The service exceeded our expectations and the events planned could not have been better. downeast definitely elevated the social aspect of the meetings and we received wonderful feedback from all guests. We enjoyed working together as partners and hope we have an opportunity to work together again.”
Nancy da Rocha, Account Director, Mark IV
December 8, 2009
5 Future Jobs – Do you Agree?
“Meeting professionals can’t afford to leave anything out of the imagination. We hope these jobs intrigue and incite you to think more about your industry and how it’s growing. The only people who stay in the same place forever are dead. And this industry is anything but dead.”
I just read this article in Meeting Professionals International. Do you agree with the possibilities? Let me know.
December 4, 2009
their support of our on-site events makes everything look flawless
Over the past 5 years I have had the pleasure to work with downeast destination management with great success. Our Alexander Keith’s birthday event in Halifax has become an annual favourite of Keith’s fans from all over the country. The team at ddm is always enthusiastic to work with us and their operations team ensures we have smooth transfers, and their support of our on-site events makes everything look flawless. From web registration, travel bookings, on-site check-in, decor support, budget management transportation operations and on-site event staff, they have become a wonderful partner for us in our Alexander Keith’s celebrations! Slainte!
Theresa Darmody, Manager, Corporate Hospitality & Events, Labatt Breweries of Canada
December 3, 2009
Nova Centre
As someone who works for a company that depends on the development of our city I see Halifax compete for association and corporate conference business very regularly against other destinations around the world. We are continually coming up against some of the most cultural and urbane cities. Moving forward on the Nova Centre development will enable us to achieve better positioning. There are many local industries and companies who are built on Halifax succeeding as a destination of choice, I encourage them to speak up and help push this project forward. A well thought out, new development such as the Nova Centre will certainly put Halifax at the top of the global convention map.
November 19, 2009
Trendwatching for 2010
As an event manager who is ever cognisant of the uber importance of marketing and being in the know regarding trends and what the public and therefore our clients consider to be current, I consider this Trendwatching article a must read.
