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

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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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.

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

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.

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