Halifax Convention Centre named World's Greatest

The Halifax Convention Centre has been named the “World’s Greatest Convention Centre” by program, World’s Greatest, which airs on Bloomberg Network. Filmed on location in Halifax this past June, the episode will air in the United States on September 6 and September 13, followed by Canadian distribution online.

“World’s Greatest” puts the spotlight on the venue, Halifax, and Nova Scotia, and gives 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 guests, and generated an economic impact of $325M for Halifax and Nova Scotia.

World’s Greatest is a popular television series broadcast on the Bloomberg Network that highlights outstanding companies, products, and services around the world. The Halifax Convention Centre won the casting call by showcasing community impact with its Local Program, service excellence, and Halifax’s growing appeal as an international destination.

“We are thrilled to be named the World’s Greatest Convention Centre,” said Suzanne Fougere, Executive Vice-President. “We know our commitment to partnership and collaboration sets us apart and has earned us an international reputation. We are pleased to share this story, and we invite viewers to come experience all that our region has to offer.”

Along with profiling the Halifax Convention Centre’s menu, which features over 100 food and beverage suppliers from across Nova Scotia, the segment includes the Premier of Nova Scotia, the Honourable Tim Houston, Minister Colton LeBlanc, and Mayor of Halifax Andy Fillmore.

By focusing on the local community through programs, suppliers, and partnerships, the Halifax Convention Centre offers unique client options and recognized service excellence that places it among the world’s greatest event facilities. As a Rainbow Registered and Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified venue, the Halifax Convention Centre is an inclusive, purpose-driven space that continues to grow Halifax’s reputation as a host city.

The World’s Greatest series has aired on American and international networks for 18 years, appearing on Bloomberg Network since 2021. With over 250 episodes, World’s Greatest has profiled some of the largest brands and businesses in the world, including Crest, Budweiser, and Samsung. Episode #401 featuring the Halifax Convention Centre airs on Bloomberg TV (Direct TV, DISH Network) on September 6 and September 13 and will be available to Canadian viewers online at www.worldsgreatesttelevision.com after September 13.

Quotes

  • “I’m proud that the Halifax Convention Centre is being recognized on an international level as a destination of choice, welcoming thousands of guests to our province every single year” – Honourable Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia.
  • “The Halifax Convention Centre does a tremendous job of using local products and supporting economic growth across Nova Scotia” – Honourable Colton LeBlanc, Minister of Growth and Development, Province of Nova Scotia.
  • “The Halifax Convention Centre embodies the vibrancy, evolution, and growth of our great city, and the World’s Greatest profile is much-deserved recognition” – Mayor Andy Fillmore, Halifax Regional Municipality.

 

Quick Facts

  • The Halifax Convention Centre is the largest multipurpose meeting and event space in Atlantic Canada. Since opening in 2018, the Convention Centre has successfully hosted more than 1,000 events, welcomed half a million guests, and generated more than $325M in economic impact for Halifax and Nova Scotia.
  • The Convention Centre’s Local Program includes more than 100 food and beverage suppliers, accounting for approx. 60% of food and beverage spending each year.
  • The Convention Centre’s award-winning scratch kitchen is unique in Canada.
  • The Halifax Convention Centre is Rainbow Registered, a Certified Age-Friendly Employer and has achieved Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification.
  • This year, the Halifax Convention Centre ranked fourth in the International Congress & Convention Association’s City & Country rankings for Canada, climbing from eighth in the prior year, and closely following Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.
  • The “World’s Greatest” episode was filmed in Halifax in June.