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at Altitudes East 5th Air Access Forum   Focused on helping participants succeed in an extremely competitive and ever-changing environment, Altitudes East features pre-scheduled face-to-face meetings and engaging sessions that are current and relevant to both airports and airlines, while participants can exchange information vital to operations, make contacts, form alliances and forge business relationships. Read on for the latest updates for Altitudes East 2009:
Skyways Ahead: Atlantic Gateway and the potential for air industry Paul Boutilier, Managing Director of Business Development for the Atlantic Gateway initiative Welcome Reception 7:00 pm, October 5, 2009 Maritime Museum of the Atlantic The world economy and means of transportation are rapidly evolving. The Atlantic Gateway initiative aims to place Nova Scotia in the centre of this activity. Both governments and the private sector are marketing and promoting the gateway for air cargo, the growing container and bulk/liquid cargo trade, cruise ships, short sea shipping and rail — both mainline and shortline. The relationship between air cargo and economic development is causal and beneficial — with increased competitive advantage and production advantage. In this new economic mileau multi-sector, multi-stakeholder and international collaborations are critical. Join Paul Boutilier, Manager of Business Development with Atlantic Gateway, as he gives fresh insight into the big picture of positive growth occuring in-market and on the ground. He will also address the business opportunities and development that this will generate. Interactive performance by DRUM! and reception to follow. The musical production DRUM! will take you on an engaging journey into the cultures and music of Nova Scotia at the welcome reception on Monday, October 5. This is a unique and innovative learning experience that goes beyond the traditional format and incorporates the creative expression and traditions of our ancestral cultures. Every guest will have a chance to play an instrument from one of Nova Scotia's founding cultures; Aboriginal, Acadian, Black and Celtic. Four percussionists, one from each culture, share with guests both their personal experience, and what music and rhythm means to them. The performers teach each group a basic rhythm on their instrument ultimately bringing the four rhythms together while singing a traditional Mi'kmaq song. The result is a uniquely uplifting and unifying experience that demonstrates: "we can remain who we are and still share a song, a stage, a country, a world". The welcome reception is included in your delegate registration.		Extended - Don't Miss the Great Rate at the Host Hotel This year's host hotel is the historic Westin Nova Scotian Hotel. Rooms are available at a special rate of $174 per night but only until Friday, September 25. You might want to consider coming out early or staying on after the conference to experience our beautiful city, Halifax! Our special rate is also available to delegates three days before the conference and three days following. Space is limited so don't miss out at staying at the conference location. To reserve your hotel room at the Westin Nova Scotian, click here. The special delegate rate of $174per night has been extended on a space-available basis only until Friday, September 25, 2009.