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A slide graphic for a Tourism Nova Scotia webinar about The Six Step Marketing Framework with Atlantic Online on October 3, 2024 at 10am. The text is blue and yellow on a white background.

Webinar: The Six Step Marketing Framework

Join us! From market analysis to strategic social media use, Atlantic Online's proven strategies are designed for savvy operators who value digital marketing and are ready to implement a strong plan.

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Amherst Visitor Information Centre Celebrates 100 Seasons

The visitor information centre in Amherst is celebrating 100 seasons and millions of happy visitor memories of Nova Scotia!

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Edelweiss Air announces new flights from Zurich for 2025

Switzerland headquartered Edelweiss Air has announced a series of flights from Zurich to Halifax starting July 2025.

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New Short-Term Rental Regulations Starting in September

All short-term rentals and tourist accommodations planning to operate beyond 30 September 2024 must obtain a 2024-25 registration number.

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Domed accommodations on the side of the ocean with text overlay about the 2024-2025 Marketplace Support stream

Marketplace Support still available with EXPORT Travel Trade Program

The EXPORT Travel Trade Program offers marketplace support to help businesses build sales partnerships with tour operators and travel agents and attract national and international visitors.

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Celebrating our 1st Acadian Heritage Month

Nova Scotia is celebrating the first Acadian Heritage Month and this is an opportunity to promote and connect visitors to the unique experiences and history of our Acadian culture!

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Black Loyalist Heritage Trail in Birchtown. Three people stand in front of a plaque at the end of a trail at the water's edge. There are three leafless trees in the background and the sky is grey.

Emancipation Day August 1, 2024

August 1, 2024 is Emancipation Day and new exhibits have been opened to commemorate this historical significance and support learning opportunities for residents and visitors!

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Request for Proposals for Tourism Marketing Services

The Province is looking for professional tourism marketing services to support activities promoting Nova Scotia as a vacation destination.

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A slide for a Sept 5 at 10am webinar about Empowering Tourism Through User-Generated Content

Webinar: Empowering Tourism Through User-Generated Content

Unlock the power of user-generated content (UGC) to boost your tourism business in Nova Scotia. Learn strategies to encourage guests to share their experiences, and effectively use their content to attract more visitors and enhance credibility.

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