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Checklist for TNS programing eligibility.

Interested in Applying for a TNS Program This Spring?

Get ready for spring program intake with Tourism Nova Scotia. Review this four-step checklist to ensure your business is prepared to meet common eligibility requirements for our programs to make applying even easier.

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African Heritage Month: Strengthening Nova Scotia’s Tourism Sector Through Culture and Partnership

African Heritage Month celebrates the history, culture and contributions of African Nova Scotians while highlighting opportunities for authentic cultural tourism, community collaboration and year-round growth across Nova Scotia’s visitor economy.

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Strong ACAT Partnerships Power International Visitation Growth

Atlantic Canadian Agreement on Tourism (ACAT) joint marketing with tour operators is generating millions in sales, thousands of room nights and growing demand for 2026 travel.

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Webinar Graphic indicating an event on March 5, 2026, supporting learning about social media strategy.

Webinar: More Than Pretty Posts: Strategy vs. Content Plan for Tourism Marketing

In this workshop, we’ll walk through the critical difference between a social media strategy and a content plan. When you know the difference—and how to use both—you’ll stop guessing and start connecting with the travelers and locals who actually want what you offer. Join us March 5, 2026.

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Experience Development Workshop in Chester

Tourism Nova Scotia, the Municipality of Chester, Chester Municipal Chamber of Commerce, and tourism industry partners are offering tourism businesses and operators a no cost, hands-on tourism workshop focused on building practical, place-based tourism experiences. Participants will leave with clear next steps and experience concepts that can be further developed, tested, and supported through existing programs. Join us February 24, 2026

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Eastern HRM Rural Tourism Workshop & Training Series

The Eastern HRM Rural Tourism Readiness Pilot is offering tourism businesses and operators a no cost, hands-on tourism workshop and training series focused on building practical, place-based tourism experiences. TNS will present a workshop on "Knowing Your Best Visitor" and how to align your businesses and experiences with these markets. Join us February 18 & 19, 2026.

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Invitation graphic for the Truro Regional Information session on February 5, 2026.

Join Us in Truro – Nova Scotia Tourism Sector Strategic Plan Regional Sessions

Tourism businesses and tourism operators are invited to join the conversation on how to drive sustainable year-round tourism growth in Truro in line with the Nova Scotia Tourism Sector Strategic Plan. Join us February 5, 2026.

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Inclusive Workplace Culture Workshop

The Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) and Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council (NSTHRC) are offering a two-day Inclusive Workplace Culture Workshop with support from Tourism Nova Scotia. "Lead With Confidence. Build a Culture of Belonging" workshop will discuss how racism shows up at work, its impacts and strategies for anti-racist, equitable leadership and culture. February 10 & 24, 2026

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Workplace Harassment Prevention Training Webinar

The Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) and Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council (NSTHRC) are offering a Workplace Harassment Prevention Training Webinar with support from Tourism Nova Scotia. Build an understanding of workplace harassment, develop prevention and response skills and strengthen inclusive, psychologically safe practices. February 5, 2026.

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