Destination Halifax Presents Online 2012 Halifax Meeting & Convention Planner

HALIFAX, NS – The 2012 Halifax Meeting & Convention Planner for Halifax, Nova Scotia, is now available online. Just in time for the holiday season, Destination Halifax is giving meeting planners a new tool for 2012 that helps them deliver successful events in the region with ease.

The Meeting & Convention Planner contains valuable and comprehensive information on venues, suppliers, accommodations and meeting services as well as insight into the host of uniquely Halifax dining, entertainment, and pre- and post-convention tour/activity options that transport delegates from boardroom to boardwalk in no time.

"Meeting planners will love the user-friendly and eco-conscious online format of the Planner that puts all the answers right at their fingertips," says Hélène Moberg, Destination Halifax Executive Director, Sales.

In addition to providing online meeting planner support, Destination Halifax offers Halifax convention planners a one-stop resource for bid preparation assistance, site selection, connection to local suppliers and attendance-building promotional materials.

"The 2012 Meeting & Convention Planner speaks to our legacy of service excellence, including genuine hospitality, outstanding convention services and award-winning culinary expertise, in a way that will really resonate with those considering Halifax as a destination for their next meeting," says Moberg.

A great mobile companion to the Meeting & Convention Planner is the Visit Halifax Mobile App. Business travelers and convention delegates can use the App to effortlessly plan their Halifax experience before they arrive. Once on the ground, the App's GPS mapping technology will pinpoint their location and provide them with up-to-date information on over two-thousand things to do in Halifax including events, attractions, restaurants, shopping, hotels and more. The App is free and accessible for anyone seeking Halifax travel information for use on all smart phone devices. Download the Visit Halifax Mobile App at www.destinationhalifax.com/app.

Discover inspired and customized solutions for hosting Halifax events in the 2012 Meeting & Convention Planner: www.destinationhalifax.com/conventions

About Destination Halifax

Destination Halifax is a partnership of the Province of Nova Scotia, the Halifax Regional Municipality, the Hotel Association of Nova Scotia, the World Trade and Convention Centre, and participating industry members. Since its inception in 2002, Destination Halifax has operated with a goal of promoting the Halifax Regional Municipality as a year-round destination of choice for business and leisure travelers.