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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Nova Scotia Maintains Strong Overnight Visitation in June

Tourism performance indicators for June are now available at www.tourismns.ca

Monday, August 20, 2018

Taste of Nova Scotia Awards celebrate culinary excellence

Help celebrate Nova Scotia’s culinary excellence by nominating your favourite restaurant, server, product or culinary ambassador for a Taste of Nova Scotia Award. The nomination deadline is August 31.

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

New TripAdvisor Widget Uses Customer Reviews to Encourage Travellers along the Path to Purchase

Tourism Nova Scotia’s new widget on NovaScotia.com will connect business listings with TripAdvisor reviews and give visitors confidence in choosing our partners’ products.

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Attractive Communities Entice Visitors & Spending

Tourism Nova Scotia’s Director of Sector Development writes about the tremendous opportunity tourism presents for communities in this summer’s edition of Municipal Voice, the Federation of Nova Scotia Municipalities’ online magazine.

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Important Information - 2019 Doers & Dreamers Guide Listing Updates

The deadline to update your business listing for the 2019 Doers & Dreamers Travel Guide is September 14.

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Tourism Nova Scotia Seeking Visitor Feedback on Doers & Dreamers Travel Guide

We’re conducting a consumer survey to help ensure our travel guide continues to be an effective marketing tool for Nova Scotia’s tourism industry.

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Growing Cruise Industry Brings International Visitors to Communities Throughout Nova Scotia

Cruise visitation to ports throughout Nova Scotia is growing as the Atlantic Canada Cruise Association and Nova Scotia’s ports work collaboratively to promote the province as a cruise destination in spring, summer and fall.

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Revitalizing Iconic Sites to Enable Tourism Growth

Nova Scotia will invest in infrastructure at five iconic tourism sites to enhance visitor access and experiences, and further motivate travel to the province.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Strong Interest in Nova Scotia Throughout China Trade Mission

Tourism Nova Scotia CEO Michele Saran and a delegation of local businesses participated in a successful trade mission to China in June. The mission strengthened ties with key partners and increased our understanding of what’s driving Chinese travellers to visit Nova Scotia.