News & Articles - Halifax Convention Centre

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    Fougere is New CEO of Events East Group

    2026/05/13

      Suzanne Fougere has been selected as the new president and CEO of Events East Group, the organization responsible for operating the Halifax Convention Centre and Scotiabank Centre. She started her five-year term in April, taking over from Carrie Cussons. Fougere previously served as the organization’s Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, and has advanced into progressively senior roles since joining the organization in 2010. As a recognized business and community leader in Nova Scotia with a strategic focus…

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    Halifax Convention Centre Named World’s Greatest

    2025/10/28

      The Halifax Convention Centre was named the “World’s Greatest Convention Centre” by the TV program, World’s Greatest, which airs on Bloomberg Network. The episode aired in September. World’s Greatest put the spotlight on the venue, Halifax, and Nova Scotia, and gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the unique programs and features of the region’s largest meeting and convention space. Since opening in 2018, the Halifax Convention Centre has successfully hosted nearly 1,000 events, welcomed more than half a million…

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    Chef Q&A: Christophe Luzeux, Halifax Convention Centre

    2024/09/20

      When it comes to meeting and event planning, chef Christophe Luzeux believes that understanding and fulfilling the client’s needs is important, especially when developing a menu tailored to their specific event. “Our goal is to create a unique culinary experience that not only meets but exceeds their expectations,” says Luzeux. “A key element of our culinary philosophy is a strong commitment to using local ingredients. My team and I are passionate about supporting local farmers and suppliers, and we…

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  • Genaya Cameron Joins MPI Board

    2023/02/09

      Genaya Cameron, CMM, senior director, event operations at the Halifax Convention Centre, is joining the international board of directors of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world’s largest association of events industry professionals. Cameron is the first Atlantic Canadian to sit on the board in more than 15 years, serving a one-year term. “With our industry restabilized, it’s an exciting time to join MPI’s leadership and showcase the impact of live, in-person events,” said Cameron, who has been at the…

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  • Halifax Convention Centre Events Continue to Grow this Fall

    2021/09/29

    The Halifax Convention Centre will host more than 50 events this fall as the list of in-person meetings and conventions continues to grow. “We have been working closely with our clients to plan their events and get back to doing what we do best – welcoming guests to Halifax and Nova Scotia, “ said Carrie Cussons, president and CEO of the Halifax Convention Centre. “Events play a critical role in driving economic and community vibrancy and supporting our province’s recovery,…

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  • Pandemic Positives? Event Venues Pivot for Public Good

    2020/12/09

    Convention centres have been hit hard by COVID-19, with many still seeing staff layoffs and rising budget deficits nine months into the pandemic. Although a coronavirus vaccine is on the way, there’s still a long road ahead as it may be summer or even longer until the vaccine is available to everyone. And then, even after the health crisis is under control, attendees may not flock back to in-person events, at least right away. As a result, venues are expected…

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  • 600 chiefs and 1600 delegates to meet in Halifax for AFN Annual General Assembly

    2019/09/03

    Press Release At a special send off today for two delegations of Indigenous youth, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief for NS and NL announced his office and region had the successful bid for the 2020 AFN Annual General Assembly. Discover Halifax, the Halifax Convention Centre and the Province of NS collaborated on the bid document which secured the event that will result in over $4 million in economic impact for the region next July. “We will be…

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  • The Sutton Place Hotels invests in new hotel property in Halifax’s Nova Centre

    2018/03/20

    The Sutton Place Hotels, a sophisticated collection of luxury properties in North America, is investing in a new hotel property in Halifax’s Nova Centre. This is the first Sutton Place property in Atlantic Canada. It is an integral part of Nova Centre, a one-million-square-feet of mixed development space, including the newly opened Halifax Convention Centre, a financial centre, office space, restaurants, shops, and a public plaza known as Rogers Square. The hotel will feature 262 well-appointed guest rooms and suites…

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