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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

See the Latest COVID-19 Recovery Insights

A new Recovery Signals Digest is available on tourismns.ca.

Apply now! New Receptive Tour Operator International Market Recovery Partnership Program. Deadline July 26, 2021

Thursday, July 15, 2021

New Receptive Tour Operator Program Supports the Sale of Nova Scotia Travel Packages in Further Away Markets as Borders Reopen

New partnership program will help receptive tour operators develop and implement marketing and business development activities to support the recovery of sales from key international markets. Deadline to apply is July 26, 2021.

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Patio Lanterns Festival to Bring Musical Activity and Live Performances Across Nova Scotia this Summer and Fall

Businesses can apply for funding to host live music performances or sign up to list their Patio Lanterns offers and events on the festival web page.

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Tourism Relief Fund Now Open For Applications

New $500 million federal fund will support the development of tourism experiences and products to attract more local and domestic visitors and help the sector reposition itself to welcome international visitors.

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Nova Scotia Now in Phase 4 of Reopening Plan

Phase 4 of the Nova Scotia Reopening Plan begins July 14.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Nominations Are Open for Canadian Tourism Awards

Nominate an outstanding business, organization, event, or individual for a Canadian Tourism Award. Deadline is August 31.

Photo of a woman leaning on a balcony railing looking out over Lunenburg Harbour. There are red buildings below and the ocean. A transparent blue circle covers part of the image and text reads: Apply Now! New Anchor Long-stay Package Program

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Apply Now! Work with Tourism Nova Scotia to Create Packages Appealing to Long Stay Travellers

Raise awareness of your business through compelling long-stay packages promoted by Tourism Nova Scotia. Deadline to apply is August 9.

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Call for Applications - Crown Accessibility Advisory Committee

Are you an active champion for accessibility in Nova Scotia? With your lived and learned experience, you can help reduce barriers and shape greater accessibility of programs, services, initiatives, and facilities of Nova Scotia’s five economic development Crown corporations.

Friday, July 9, 2021

VIA Rail Service Between Halifax and Montreal to Resume in August

The Ocean route will progressively resume operation beginning weekly in August.