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2025 African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia

This month is a time to celebrate the culture, achievements and contributions of people of African descent in the Province of Nova Scotia. With events happening all month long across the province, there are many opportunities to connect guests to our African Nova Scotia Heritage.

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Tourism Industry State of Accessibility Readiness Report

While all tourism operators can work toward removing accessibility barriers, upcoming provincial accessibility standards will soon be implemented. The Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) and Tourism Nova Scotia heard feedback from 420 operators to understand the industry’s current levels of accessibility and assess the industry’s overall readiness to implement new accessibility measures. See the report.

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Accessibility Standards Canada New Technical Committee for Accessible Tourism

Accessibility Standards Canada is creating a new technical committee on accessible tourism. Applications close January 31, 2025.

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Register for Dine Around and Dine & Stay 2025

The Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia and Discover Halifax are back with Dine Around and Dine & Stay 2025. Restaurants and accommodations can join this initiative to encourage people to get out in the month of February to savour the flavors of culinary excellence with specially curated prix fixe menus.

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Experience Development Webinar with Cumberland Region

Cumberland region tourism businesses; join our webinar February 11, 2025 and connect directly with Tourism Nova Scotia Experience Development Advisors to ask questions and learn more about how to grow and promote your tourism business.

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Workshop: Building Inclusive Leadership

On Feb. 4, the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council are holding a Building Inclusive Leadership workshop to support advancing inclusivity, diversity, equity and inclusion and considering what that means from a personal, leadership, systems and organizational lens.

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Festival and Community Event Development Program

Planning an event in your region for 2025? You may be eligible for support through Events Nova Scotia's Festivals and Event Development Program. Applications are open now!

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2024-25 Compelling Tourism Communities Winter Campaign

Our Compelling Tourism Communities Winter 2025 advertising campaign inspires adventures in Nova Scotia. Our social media ads push to stories on NovaScotia.com that dig into exciting winter activities, cozy accommodations, and opportunities to explore communities throughout the province during the colder months.

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RADIATE Tourism Program Launches 53 Winter Packages

The RADIATE Tourism Program is back for Winter 2025 with 53 exciting packages to extend the tourism season. We’re enticing Maritimers to explore Nova Scotia’s coast, flavours and culture this winter!

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