Halifax Conference Hotel theWestin Nova Scotian Wins Awardby Progress Magazine
The Four Diamond Downtown Halifax Hotel Offering Superior Halifax Accommodations AwardedBest Space for Special Events by Progress Media
April 11, 2011, HALIFAX, NS- offering guests superior Halifax Conferencefacilities, readers of Progress Magazine voted the Westin Nova Scotian hotel as the best place for special events in the 2011 readers’ poll. Progress Magazine polls savvy business travelers each year to determine their favorite old spots and new hot spots throughout Atlantic Canada.
“We pride ourselves in having the best facilities, the most experienced sales and catering team, and the most versatile space in town. With over 23,000 square feet of conference space, we have the unique ability to cater to a diverse range of needs and to provide instinctive, personalized service,” says Guido Kerpel, General Manager at theWestin Nova Scotian.
The2009 and 2010 Halifax Security Forums with the German Marshall Fund of the United States were hosted at the downtown Halifax hotel. The forum brings together world leaders, defense ministers, and policy makersfor an intellectual exchange. The hotel transformed their lobby into a lounge and their Commonwealth Ballroom, a television studio. The security forum was the biggest event of its kind ever held in North America.
The Westin also gives visitors the finest in service and Nova Scotia Cuisine. Drinks in Eve Lounge or a famous Sunday Brunch are others reasons the Westin was given this award.
The Halifax hotelis listed in the 2011 Best of the East reader’s poll. The list reveals the best places throughout Eastern Canada to eat, sleep, dine, host meetings, work-out and shop. Progress is an Atlantic Canadian Magazine intended to promote wealth creation through profitable business growth. They chronicle the stories of Atlantic Canada’s entrepreneurs and businesses,and reveal key insights for readers.
About the Westin Nova Scotian
Deep in the heart of downtown Halifax, the AAA Four Diamond Westin Nova Scotian, owned and operated by New Castle Hotels & Resorts, offers first-class accommodations in elegant and historic surroundings. With 310 well appointed guest rooms and a great location, guests are provided with a complimentary shuttle service for fabulous downtown shopping, exciting nightlife, historic attractions, and numerous Halifax restaurants. For more information, visit or call toll free at 1-877-9-WESTIN.
Contact
Glenn Bowie
Area Director of Sales and Marketing
New Castle Hotels and Resorts
902-496-7429