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News and Resources for Nova Scotia's Tourism Industry

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Monday, February 14, 2022

Update on COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and Reopening Plan

See updates to Nova Scotia's COVID-19 public health guidelines as of February 14, 2022.

Monday, February 14, 2022

Virtual Workshop: Create Geopark Packages & Experiences

Join Tourism Nova Scotia and Cliffs of Fundy Geopark for a virtual workshop on delivering packages and experiences on March 2.

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Friday, February 11, 2022

TIANS and NSTHRC Hosting Virtual Forum on Tourism Labour Market

Register today for this half-day virtual session on Wednesday, February 23, featuring keynote speaker Eddie Lemoine, one of Canada's top speakers on the topic of employee attraction and retention.

Image of lighthouse. Text reads Tourism Strong.

Thursday, February 10, 2022

TIANS Business Rebuilding Webinar Series

The Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia is offering a series of webinars through out February and March focused on increasing quality and competitiveness.

Thursday, February 10, 2022

New Online Course Helps Create Safer Tourism Workplaces

Make Safe Workplace Violence and Harassment Program is available across Canada at no cost until May 31.

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Friday, February 4, 2022

New Campaign Encourages Nova Scotians to Show their Local Love

Ads highlight the many ways Nova Scotians can support local businesses and safely enjoy activities this winter.

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Connect with Youth Culinary Talent Through Serve it Up! Co-op Program

The Serve it Up! program is seeking employers interested in hiring high school co-op students for a summer internship under the guidance of a Red Seal Cook or Baker.

November Tourism Performance Indicators. Updated statistics available now at tourismns.ca.

Friday, January 28, 2022

November 2021 Tourism Performance

Updated tourism performance statistics are available now at tourismns.ca.

People in groups in front of Halifax Grand Parade watching a lightshow.

Friday, January 28, 2022

Festival and Community Event Funding Program and Safe Event Planning Webinar

The deadline to apply for funding to support festivals and events is February 28.

Tourism Nova Scotia

Tourism Nova Scotia works with communities and industry to attract visitors to the province and increase tourism revenues through experience and sector development, business coaching, marketing, and visitor servicing.

As a division of the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Tourism Nova Scotia is committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility across Nova Scotia and we support partners who share in this commitment.

Tourism Nova Scotia is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq. We are all Treaty people.