Press Releases

April 16, 2019

Last year was Nova Scotia’s best tourism revenue year on record despite a modest decline in visitation.

Tourism revenues reached an estimated $2.61 billion, a 0.3 per cent increase, compared to updated 2017 revenue estimates of $2.60 billion.

February 12, 2019

The province is developing a visitor experience strategy for the Halifax Harbour islands.

November 26, 2018

More than 1.3 million visitors came to Nova Scotia between June and September this year, with many businesses reporting an outstanding summer season. 

October 22, 2018

Neil Black of Sherbrooke, Guysborough Co., will join Tourism Nova Scotia’s board of directors. His appointment was announced today, Oct. 22, by Geoff MacLellan, minister responsible for Tourism Nova Scotia.

July 25, 2018

The province will invest in five iconic tourism sites to enhance visitor access and experiences, and help motivate people to travel to Nova Scotia.

May 16, 2018

Plus de 1 800 professionnels du tourisme de plus de 30 pays se sont réunis hier soir, le 15 mai, au Cunard Centre, à Halifax (Nouvelle-Écosse), afin de découvrir ce qui fait du Canada atlantique une destination attrayante p

May 16, 2018

Over 1,800 tourism professionals from more than 30 countries gathered last night, May 15, at the Cunard Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia to discover what makes Atlantic Canada a compelling destination for travellers world-wide.

April 13, 2018

Tourism Nova Scotia will expand its marketing presence in China this year with help from a marketing agency based in Beijing.

March 22, 2018

Nova Scotia's tourism industry had its best year in history last year and its fourth consecutive year of growth. 

November 28, 2017

Tourism Nova Scotia's industry partnership programs are helping Nova Scotia's world class tourism experiences reach more people online.