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News and Resources for Nova Scotia's Tourism Industry

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Inspirational and Innovative Industry News

Tourism Nova Scotia has launched a new webpage to share stories about how tourism businesses are adapting in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the creative ways they are supporting their communities.

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Tourism Nova Scotia Webinar Series Offers Tools to Navigate COVID-19 and Strengthen Tourism Businesses

Tourism Nova Scotia is launching a weekly series of webinars that will give tourism businesses tools to adapt and be ready to open following COVID-19.

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2019 Tourism Statistics Now Available

Full year 2019 tourism performance statistics are now available on tourismns.ca.

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Tourism Contact Centre Update

TNS Tourism Contact Centre team to resume trip counselling services to travellers by phone.

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Public Health Orders Campgrounds to Close

All private campgrounds are required to close until at least May 1. The public health order will be reassessed at that time.

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Dine & Stay Home Initiative Supporting Local Food and Beverage Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

A new initiative by Discover Halifax and the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia and partners invites people to support Halifax restaurants in a safe manner during COVID-19.

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Destination Canada Webinar with Hon. Melanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages

Destination Canada has released its second webinar update on COVID-19.

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Federal Government Announces New Measures to Support Businesses

The federal government is offering an up to 75 per cent wage subsidy for qualifying businesses as well as other supports to help address challenges for businesses related to COVID-19.

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Province of Nova Scotia Support for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

The provincial government has announced new supports for businesses, including the Small Business Rental Deferral Guarantee Program.

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