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Workplace Harassment Prevention Training Webinar

The Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) and Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council (NSTHRC) are offering a Workplace Harassment Prevention Training Webinar with support from Tourism Nova Scotia. Build an understanding of workplace harassment, develop prevention and response skills and strengthen inclusive, psychologically safe practices. February 5, 2026.

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RADIATE Tourism Lights Up Winter with 52 Must-Book Packages

The RADIATE Tourism Program is back for Winter 2026 with 52 exciting packages to extend the tourism season. We’re enticing Maritimers to explore Nova Scotia’s coast, flavours and culture this winter!

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New Winter Ads Promote Nova Scotia’s Compelling Communities

Tourism Nova Scotia’s winter digital campaign is attracting visitors and inspiring winter travel by showcasing unforgettable experiences in the province’s lesser-known communities through the Compelling Tourism Communities Initiative.

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Belong Diversity Workshop for Managers & Supervisors

With support from Tourism Nova Scotia, TIANS and NSTHRC are offering a half-day, in-person Belong Diversity workshop on disability inclusion for managers on January 29, 2026 in Halifax.

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ACAT: Strengthening Travel Trade Knowledge Across Key Markets

ACAT has marketing partnerships with 39 travel trade partners and four consortia’s, which presents opportunities to deepen tour operator and travel advisors knowledge of Atlantic Canada.

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You're Invited: Travel Trade & Export Readiness Workshops

Looking for a clearer understanding of how tour operators, online travel agencies, and international partners operate, and what is required to position your business for trade distribution and international markets? Join our workshop on February 9 in Digby and February 11 in Baddeck, and learn how to work with Travel Trade!

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Events Nova Scotia - 2026 Festival & Community Event Development Program

The 2026-27 Festival & Community Event Development Program is now open. The program is designed to help sustain, grow, or improve unique community festivals and events across Nova Scotia. Apply by 4:00 p.m., February 27, 2026.

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Webinar: Human-First, AI-Efficient Marketing for Tourism Operators

Join us February 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and build a sustainable marketing system using AI—without losing your voice. Participants will build a simple, human-first system supported by AI that they can manage in approximately one hour per week.

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Celebrating Another Exceptional Year Showcasing Nova Scotia

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation to our tourism partners across Nova Scotia.

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