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Two women cheers with goblets. They are sitting at a table at Boxing Rock Brewing Co. and each has a flight of beer in front of them.

Friday, November 4, 2022

RADIATE Tourism Program Entices Maritime Travellers with Seasonal Travel Packages

The RADIATE Tourism Program is helping 29 businesses, attractions and events create and promote packages with digital ads to encourage travel in fall, winter and spring.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Webinar: Cultivating a Strong Online Brand Presence

Learn how to create a strong and consistent online brand for your tourism business that will help drive sales and customer retention. This webinar will take place on Thursday, November 10 at 10a.m.

Monday, October 31, 2022

Registration Open for 2022 Tourism Summit

The annual Tourism Summit returns from November 29-30 at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel.

Monday, October 31, 2022

Congratulations to 2022 Taste of Nova Scotia Award Recipients

Taste of Nova Scotia presented five awards recognizing leaders in Nova Scotia’s culinary sector.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Legislation Supports Increased Municipal Revenue, More Events, Enhanced Tourism

Legislation would create a consistent, provincewide approach for municipalities to charge a marketing levy on the purchase price of hotel rooms and other accommodations to support tourism marketing and events.

Historic Shelburne waterfront reflected on the water. Text in a blue box reads Compelling Tourism Communities Initiative.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

New Initiative Focuses on Growing Local Tourism

The Compelling Tourism Communities Initiative will will help communities identify and market their most compelling tourism assets.

Circular image of four women dining at a vineyard. Text in blue box reads Voice of the Visitor Survey Program.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Apply Now! New Survey Program Offers Insights from Visitors to Guide Your Planning and Product Development

Work with Tourism Nova Scotia to gain insights about visitors’ perspectives on topics that are important to your business or organization. Apply by October 26.

Two people skiing at Cape Smokey. Text in blue box reads Emerging Winter Destination Pilot Program

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

New Pilot Program to Increase Profile of Emerging Winter Destinations with Travellers

The Compelling Tourism Communities: Emerging Winter Destination Pilot Program will help up to four communities better understand what attracts travellers and promote their community as a winter destination.

Aerial view of Prospect Village. Text in a blue box reads Tourism Digital Assistance for Communities.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Applications Open for New Tourism Digital Assistance Pilot Program for Communities

Eligible community partners can receive up to $15,000 in digital services to help promote their community as a travel destination online. Apply by Wednesday, October 26.