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Image of the Cape Smokey gondola in fall. Text in a blue box reads: Tourism Digital Assistance for Businesses.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Get Expert Help to Make Your Business Stand Out Online

Fall applications for the Tourism Digital Assistance Program are open until October 26.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

July Statistics Show Strong Tourism Recovery

July 2022 tourism performance statistics are available now at tourismns.ca.

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Financial Assistance for Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Fiona

See programs to help small businesses and non-profits with costs from damage or closures due to Hurricane Fiona.

New online tool to manage your listings. Icon of screw driver crossed over a wrench.

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Update on New Self-service Tool for Business Listings

Operators will soon have access to a new self-serve tool to create and update listings on NovaScotia.com. In the meantime, TNS staff can help you with your business, event, and package listings.

A man and woman in NAIG 2023 t-shirts with a red background. Text reads 5,000 Athletes 756 Nations & YOU. Volunteer.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Be Part of the North American Indigenous Games as a Volunteer

Volunteer to support the largest multi-sport and cultural event in Atlantic Canada! The North American Indigenous Games will be held in Nova Scotia July 15-23, 2023.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Navigating LGBT+ Diversity & Inclusion in the Tourism Industry Workshops

Understand how to better serve and attract LGBTQ+ travellers. Workshops will be held in four communities throughout Nova Scotia in October and participation is free.

Webinar: Optimizing social media so customers can find you. Thursday, October 13 at 10am.

Monday, October 3, 2022

Webinar: Optimizing Social Media So Your Customers Can Find You

Learn how to use your social media channels to make it easier for customers to find you online in this webinar on October 13.

Musicians playing fiddles at Celtic Colours International Festival.

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Celtic Colours International Festival to Kick Off As Scheduled on October 7

Tourism operators on Cape Breton Island are preparing to welcome visitors for the Celtic Colours International Festival as clean up and recovery efforts following Hurricane Fiona progress.

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

Government of Canada Lifts Remaining COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

As of October 1, travellers will no longer be required to submit health information through ArriveCan or show proof of vaccination to enter Canada.