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A group of visiting UK tour operators are pictured with their certificates for "Climbing the Light" at Cape Forchu.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Nova Scotia Hosts its Largest-ever UK FAM Tour

Nova Scotia has never been more accessible for visitors from the United Kingdom and Ireland! We're celebrating the return of vital transatlantic connections by hosting our largest-ever UK familiarization tour with 17 visiting tour operators.

Two people are seated chatting in a bright loft space at August House. It is daytime and the room has four chairs and a small white couch were the two people are chatting.

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Helpful Resource for Planning Your Emergency Response

We’ve pulled together resources to help you prepare your business for emergencies to keep your staff, customers and property safe. See the new resource page.

Two diners sit together at a table in Longfellow Restaurant in the Evangeline Hotel waiting for their meals.

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Is Your NovaScotia.com Listing Up To Date?

As the province’s official trip planning website, NovaScotia.com receives more than 10 million visitors each year. Make sure your business information is up to date so you don’t miss out on potential sales!

Thursday, June 6, 2024

National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the historic and modern contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people throughout Canada. It’s also a time to learn more about the culture, traditions and experiences of the Mi’kmaq, the First People of Nova Scotia.

A slide with a photo of the Halifax waterfront at night with a restaurant patio with people at tables in the foreground and the harbour and the dusk sky in the background. On the slide there is text that says 'Did You Know?' The Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism (ACAT) has been operational and driving marketing for Atlantic Canada for over 30 years.

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Collaboration: The Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

Learn how the Atlantic provinces and federal government are working together to reach more potential travellers.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Using Sales Channels to Attract National and International Travellers

This webinar will explore the processes and best practices for working with travel agents and tour operators and share information about our programs and resources designed to help you attract more business through travel trade.

A Pride Parade float in downtown Halifax with pepple on it dancing and people following it. Everyone is dressed in rainbow colours with their clothing and there are rainbow balloons, flags and banners on the parade float.

Monday, June 3, 2024

Show Your PRIDE With Inclusivity in the Tourism Sector

This Pride Month, let's show our pride and commitment to inclusivity in the tourism sector. Here are some ways we can make a difference.

A slide graphic for a Tourism Nova Scotia webinar about Summer Social Media Success on June 27, 2024 at 10am. The text is blue and yellow on a white background

Friday, May 31, 2024

Webinar: Summer Social Media Success

Hear how dedicating one to two team members to manage social media can transform your online engagement and customer service. This comprehensive session will cover creating engaging stories and reels, enhancing customer service through social media, and tracking and measuring your success.

Two people in a sailboat on the water. The sailboat is white and the sails are black. There's text on the image that says Celebrate Nova Scotia Access Awareness Week

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Access Awareness Week 2024 May 26 to June 1

Check out our resources for improving accessibility for visitors and making your business more attractive to travellers. It is always best practice to consider accessibility in your tourism business -- Nova Scotia has so much for everyone to enjoy!