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January to June 2023 Tourism Performance Indicators

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

June 2023 Visitation Statistics Now Available

See visitation statistics for Nova Scotia up to June 2023.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

IGNITE Atlantic: Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Innovation Pitch Competition

Competition for entrepreneurs living in rural Nova Scotia to showcase their innovative ideas for new tourism ventures.

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

2023 Fall Advertising Campaigns

See the two new fall ad campaigns encouraging people to explore Nova Scotia this Fall.

Two people, one walking and one in a wheelchair, on a boardwalk heading into the sunset near the beach

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Share Your Input on Proposed Accessibility Standards

The Province of Nova Scotia is seeking input on proposed Accessibility Standard for buildings and outdoor spaces until October 30.

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Fall 2023 Course Offerings

The Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism has a full menu of great learning opportunities available this fall.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Webinar Series: Overview of Health and Safety Policies in the Tourism Sector

A general overview of policies and global safety hazards and how to mitigate them in the tourism sector.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Workshop: Build Your Digital Marketing Strategy with the “Digital Marketing Tree”

Register for this three-part workshop to learn how to develop a comprehensive digital marketing strategy. Each one-hour session will explore an aspect of your digital marketing and customer engagement so can effectively promote your business online. Sessions will take place on October 12, 19, and 26 at 10am.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Webinar: Better Marketing Content with Audience Research

Learn how to get a better understanding of your audience so you can create better marketing content that keeps customers engaged. Join this webinar with Alison K Consulting on Thursday, October 5 at 10am.

Friday, August 25, 2023

Engagement Survey: Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor

Please share your ideas to help inform a strategic plan that will guide experience and destination development at 13 UNESCO sites in Atlantic Canada.