Tourism in Halifax trending ahead for 2018
Posted May 30, 2018 09:27:00 AM.
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Tourism week is underway in Halifax, displaying the significant economic impact created by tourism and travel.
Ross Jefferson, president and CEO of Discover Halifax says that around $1 billion of direct spending happens in Halifax annually as a result of tourism.
He also adds that numbers are already looking positive for the 2018 tourism year.
Jefferson says 2017 was a banner year, and 2018 is shaping up to be even better:
“This year we're actually trending ahead,” said Jefferson. “Heading in to the busy season, we've got a really exciting season this year particularly for conventions with the brand new centre opening up, we've got some of the largest conventions we've ever been able to host.”
Jefferson says Halifax has a lot to offer, and the completion of the Nova Centre should help drive numbers up.
Tourism in Halifax has seen a steady increase in each of the past five years, and Jefferson says that trend is expected to continue.
