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Fall 2024 Advertising Campaigns

Our Fall advertising campaign features more than 50 travel packages that combine local food, accommodations, and unforgettable experiences. We're making it’s easier than ever to entice visitors with the perfect fall getaway!

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A group celebrates a toast at Trout Point Lodge in Kemptville.

Propel Student Program - Wage Subsidies for Tourism Employers

Student Wage Subsidies for Tourism Employers can help you. Register for the next info session on October 10, 2024 at 1:00pm Eastern.

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Cheryl MacLean stands with a coffee cup in hand at Marmalade Motel in Port Dufferin.

Partnerships to Increase Sales - Marmalade Motel, Eastern Shore

As part of our 'Tide Risers' campaign, Cheryl and Neil MacLean, owners and operators of Marmalade Hospitality Group share how working with TNS helped them build packages and create connections with travel trade partners.

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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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