July 2017 tourism numbers released today, September 13, 2017, show visitation was up by nine per cent, or an additional 32,000 visitors, in July 2017 compared to July 2016. Travel by air also increased, with 23,000 more people flying to Nova Scotia in July compared to last year (a 27 per cent increase). TNS CEO Michele Saran says visitors who arrive by air are higher spenders and are key to achieving economic growth in Nova Scotia’s tourism industry. Click HERE to read the news release.