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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.

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

New Initiative Focuses on Growing Local Tourism

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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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July Statistics Show Strong Tourism Recovery

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

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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.

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

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.

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