A helicopter will land on Shaw Conference Center’s loading docks overlooking Edmonton’s magnificent river valley. The helicopter will then be moved inside the facility as part of HAC’s event.
Edmonton Tourism and the Shaw Conference Center work closely together in attracting meetings and conventions to Edmonton, and in ensuring memorable and unique experiences for clients and visitors. HAC and Edmonton Tourism initially explored an interest in Edmonton as a location for the upcoming conference, and representatives from HAC came to Edmonton for a tailored site visit at the Shaw Conference Center and city experience. Shaw Conference Center staff even got creative by incorporating a remote control helicopter ‘drone’ into the tour of the conference facility.
“HAC recognizes the important role that Edmonton plays as a Gateway to the North, and a natural business hub for many of our members serving the Oil Sands area and the Pipeline activity in Northern Alberta,” says Fred Jones, president and CEO, Helicopter Association of Canada. “Edmonton was a natural choice, and the city demonstrated that they were extremely keen to have our business, accommodate our Convention, and welcome our delegates with open arms.”
“The Shaw Conference Center is pleased to attract major national conventions to the city such as the Helicopter Association of Canada,” says Cliff Higuchi, vice president and general manager, Shaw Conference Center. “Great events like these help showcase Edmonton-style service and creativity, in this case landing a helicopter on the convention center’s loading dock and then moving it inside as a feature part of the HAC’s event.”
“A warm welcome to delegates who will be attending the Helicopter Association of Canada 2016 Western Conference. Attracting an exciting convention like this is a testament to Edmonton’s strong record of hosting, and make-it-happen spirit that ensures that, from the first conversation to the event itself, clients know they are going to have a great experience in Edmonton,” says Michael Sieger, sales and marketing director, Edmonton Tourism.
