Colin Whitcomb, Vice President of the Hardman Group, says very little work has been done of the convention facility since it was built in the 80's.
Whitcomb tells CHSJ News says Saint John shouldn't be prepared to say let's close the file on that.
He's says those booking conventions will go to newer facilities first and as a result that may hurt business in Saint John.
Whitcomb adds there is new competition now with Fredericton and Moncton opening new convention centres and he points out it took many years for Halifax to secure federal funding for their upcoming project.
