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Tourism Results

The charts below show year-to-date tourism performance indicators for Nova Scotia. To see monthly results or review historical data, see Tourism Statistics.

YTD August 2019 NON-RESIDENT OVERNIGHT VISITATION

-3% compared to last year

  • 1,694,000 2018
  • 1,644,000 2019

An estimate of non-resident overnight visitation through key entry points to the province.

 

YTD August 2019 licensed room nights sold

-2% compared to last year

  • 1,901,000 2018
  • 1,861,000 2019

An estimate of room nights sold by licensed Nova Scotia accommodations operators.

YTD August 2019 sharing economy room nights booked

+44% compared to last year

  • 239,000 2018
  • 343,000 2019

An estimate of licensed and unlicensed room nights sold through two leading sharing economy platforms (data source: AirDNA).

 

2018 Preliminary Revenue Estimate

+0.3% compared to last year

  • $2.60 billion 2017
  • $2.61 billion 2018

Estimated revenues for 2019 will be posted when available.

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Charting the Future: 2019 Tourism Summit Offers Insights to Help You Excel in an Evolving Tourism Industry

The 2019 Tourism Summit takes place December 1-3 in Halifax. See what’s on the agenda that could help support your business growth and register today!

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Press Releases

New Marketing Agency Partner for Tourism Nova Scotia

October 22, 2019

Marketing Nova Scotia as a vacation destination is key to building awareness, attracting visitors to the province and growing the tourism industry. Beginning on Nov.

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Provincial Visitor Information Centres Will Close Saturday and Sunday Due to Hurricane Dorian

September 6, 2019 Read more

Province Invests in Cape Split and Burntcoat Head Park

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Tourism Nova Scotia Wins National Travel Award

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