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People, including a person in a wheelchair, on the accessible viewing deck at Peggy's Cove.

Improving Accessibility in the Tourism Industry

Tourism Nova Scotia and the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia are working to help the tourism industry identify and prevent barriers to accessibility.

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See Visitation Statistics for August 2022

August visitation statistics are available now at tourismns.ca.

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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.

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.

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Webinar Cultivating a Strong Online Brand Date Thursday, November 10 at 10am.

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.

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Image of a beach at sunset with TIANS logo. Text reads It's been way too long... join us for the 2022 Tourism Summit "Advancing Change".

Registration Open for 2022 Tourism Summit

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

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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.

Congratulations to 2022 Taste of Nova Scotia Award Recipients

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

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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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