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December 2020 and January 2021 Tourism Performance Updated Statistics Available Now at tourismns.ca. Image of a car with luggage on the roof.

Tourism Statistics Available for December 2020 and January 2021

Updated tourism statistics are now available on tourismns.ca

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Update on Federal Business Supports COVID-19 Update. Tourism Nova Scotia logo

Update on Federal COVID-19 Supports

See updates, including extended deadlines, on federal COVID-19 programs for businesses.

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Capturing Great Photos with a Smartphone Thursday, May 6 10am

Webinar: Capturing Great Photos with a Smartphone

Learn how you can capture great photos with a smartphone, edit them, and put them to work in your marketing.

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TNS Leadership Update

Michele Saran Departs Tourism Nova Scotia

Darlene MacDonald has been appointed interim CEO of Tourism Nova Scotia.

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Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program

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.

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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.

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Travel Restrictions & Public Health Requirements COVID-19 Updates

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.

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Travel Trade Panel Discussion

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.

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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.

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