Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
June 16, 2016
Tourism Investments Strengthen Economy
St. John�s Convention Centre Celebrates Grand Opening
On June 15, the City of St. John�s, in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, officially opened the newly redeveloped St. John�s Convention Centre, following an expansion valued at approximately $70 million. The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, attended the official re-opening of the convention centre.
�The Provincial Government is very pleased to see the newly-expanded St. John�s Convention Centre open for business. This state-of-the-art facility will provide tremendous economic benefit to the city and the province as a whole. Not only will it attract major conferences and conventions, bringing in new visitors to St. John�s � which in turn will positively impact our tourism sector � it will also provide more opportunities for local residents and businesses to avail of the many new amenities and a variety of events the convention centre will offer.�
- The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
Conventions, trade shows and a variety of industry events are a significant part of our lucrative tourism industry and having a versatile facility that can host a multitude of events gives tourism in Newfoundland and Labrador a competitive edge in the conventions market.
�The newly expanded and renovated St. John�s Convention Centre is a wonderful example of public infrastructure that connects people, creates jobs and supports economic development. The Government of Canada has committed unprecedented federal support to provinces, territories and municipalities for public infrastructure. By working with our partners, we will build strong, inclusive and sustainable communities across the country.�
- The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities
Supporting the expansion of the St. John� Convention Centre represents an important investment in tourism and travel trade in Newfoundland and Labrador.
�The new St. John's Convention Centre is a one of a kind facility, enabling us to attract some of the most sought after conventions in the country to our historic and vibrant city. This modern and flexible facility will serve visitors and residents for years to come. I thank our Federal and Provincial Government partners for their significant financial contributions and ongoing support."
- Mayor Dennis O�Keefe, City of St. John�s
The new centre features 10 meeting rooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, a large ballroom and a junior ballroom with a combined capacity for up to 1,700 people for a sit down dinner.The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the Federal Government have contributed a combined $28.8 million to the new convention centre.
QUICK FACTS
- The City of St. John�s in partnership with the Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Lar officially opened the newly redeveloped St. John�s Convention Centre yesterday.
- The new centre features 10 meeting rooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, a large ballroom and a junior ballroom with a combined capacity for up to 1,700 people for a sit down dinner.
- Additional information on the St. John�s Convention Centre and its events can be found by visiting: www.sjcc.ca
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Media contacts:
| Tansy Mundon Director of Communications Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4570, 693-1865 tansymundon@gov.nl.ca |
Kelly Maguire Media Relations City of St. John's 709-576-8491 kmaguire@stjohns.ca |
| Brook Simpson Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities 613-219-0149 Brook.Simpson@canada.ca |
Infrastructure Canada 613-960-9251 Toll free: 1-877-250-7154 Twitter: @INFC_eng Web: Infrastructure Canada |
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