Welcome summer 2023

The many ways to enjoy and support our incredible tourism industry

PATRICK SULLIVAN PRESIDENT & CEO HALIFAX CHAMBER

Tagain upon us, and this year is shap ing up to be a banner one for the city. In this issue we chat with a few folks who are working hard to make Halifax the enticing tourist destination it’s become by embracing not only our natural beauty and historic and cultural heritage, but a more inclusive and representative model of what the tourism experience can be.

We’ll also be hosting the North American Indigenous Games 2023

(NAIG). A spectacular coup for the city and its residents, and a wonderful opportunity to experience Indigenous culture from across Canada and the U.S. It’s also a chance for us to welcome these youth with open arms, showing them some of our famous Halifax hospitality. And a quick reminder that the success of large events like NAIG is almost wholly dependent upon the work of volunteers, so please reach out to see where and how you can help. The Chamber will give staff two days off to volunteer, so maybe look to where you as a business can help.

Also back this year, celebrating its 45th season, is the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. Taking place at the Scotiabank Centre from June 30-July 3, the world’s largest annual indoor show and Halifax tourism staple is an important draw to the city, but, like many other large productions, has suffered the challenges and setbacks presented by COVID, so more than ever needs our support. Grab family or friends and make a day (or night) of it in our beautiful downtown. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tattoo.ca president@halifaxchamber.com @prezhfxchamber

Remember to visit our Events Page to stay ahead of what’s happening this summer. A quick overview includes Wonder Women, presented by BoyneClarke and taking place on June 9 at the Halifax Convention Centre; the Chamber Golf Challenge, happening on June 23 at Granite Springs; and our Patio After Hours: Courtyard by Marriott, taking place on July 5.

And finally, hit the downtown this summer and remember to support our wealth and breadth of events and festivals, including, but not limited to, the Halifax Jazz festival, The Great Outdoor Comedy Festival, The Halifax Wanderers, the CFL Touchdown Atlantic game, Rock the Harbour, and more!

And as always, we love to hear from you, so please continue to reach out with ideas and suggestions. Email me at president@halifaxchamber.com or find me on Twitter: @prezhfxchamber.