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Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Eligible Tourism Accommodation Operators Can Now Apply to Receive Commercial Property Tax Relief

Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program Part 2 offers eligible tourism accommodation operators a one-time 50% rebate on the first six months of their commercial property taxes paid for 2021-2022.

Plate of food on a counter with chefs in the background.

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Join the Restaurant Association for a Discussion About the Accessibility Act & Changes Coming to Restaurant Facilities

The Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia and the provincial Accessibility Directorate invite restaurant owners and operators to a virtual discussion on Tuesday, May 11.

Travel Restrictions & Public Health Requirements COVID-19 Updates

Friday, April 23, 2021

Updates to Public Health Guidelines and Travel Restrictions

New travel restrictions are in place for all of Nova Scotia and new public health guidelines are in place for HRM and some surrounding communities.

Friday, April 23, 2021

Travel Trade Panel Discussion

Join receptive tour operators from Atlantic Canada for a panel discussion on May 13 to learn how they can help you grow your business, how they have adapted through the COVID-19 pandemic, and plans for industry recovery.

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Share Your Ideas for Activities and Events on the Halifax and Lunenburg Waterfronts

Develop Nova Scotia is inviting proposals for festivals, events, programs and activities on the Halifax and Lunenburg waterfronts. Deadline for submissions is April 29.

REFOCUS Travel Trade Program Meet our 2021 Program Partners. Image of Skyline Trail in the Cape Breton Highlands

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Tourism Businesses Partnering with TNS to Create Sales Strategy for Strong Travel Recovery

Tourism Nova Scotia is supporting 17 businesses through the REFOCUS Travel Trade Program to build sales partnerships so they can attract national and international visitors when travel resumes.

Apply online now. Applications are open for 2021-22 industry programs: RADIATE Tourism Program, Digital Content Marketing Program, Tourism Digital Assistance Program

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Applications Now Open for Three Industry Support Programs

Applications are open for Tourism Nova Scotia’s Digital Content Marketing Program, RADIATE Tourism Program, and Tourism Digital Assistance Program.

Hands typing on a laptop near the beach. Text reads: Tourism Digital Assistance Program 2021-22

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Get Help from Experts to Improve Your Online Marketing

The Tourism Digital Assistance Program provides access to digital service providers who can help you develop or enhance your digital marketing tools. Apply by May 5, 2021.

Line of people riding horses on the beach. Text reads: RADIATE Tourism Program 2021-22

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Create and Promote Travel Packages to Increase Awareness with Local and Maritime Travellers

Applications are now open for the RADIATE Tourism Program. Apply by April 28 to work with TNS advisors to develop and promote year-round travel packages that appeal to Maritime travellers.