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Improving Accessibility in the Tourism Industry

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Tourism Nova Scotia and the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia are working to help the tourism industry identify and prevent barriers to accessibility.

People, including a person in a wheelchair, on the accessible viewing deck at Peggy's Cove.

See Visitation Statistics for August 2022

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

August visitation statistics are available now at tourismns.ca.

RADIATE Tourism Program Entices Maritime Travellers with Seasonal Travel Packages

Friday, November 4, 2022

The RADIATE Tourism Program is helping 29 businesses, attractions and events create and promote packages with digital ads to encourage travel in fall, winter and spring.

Two women cheers with goblets. They are sitting at a table at Boxing Rock Brewing Co. and each has a flight of beer in front of them.

Webinar: Cultivating a Strong Online Brand Presence

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Learn how to create a strong and consistent online brand for your tourism business that will help drive sales and customer retention. This webinar will take place on Thursday, November 10 at 10a.m.

Registration Open for 2022 Tourism Summit

Monday, October 31, 2022

The annual Tourism Summit returns from November 29-30 at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel.

Congratulations to 2022 Taste of Nova Scotia Award Recipients

Monday, October 31, 2022

Taste of Nova Scotia presented five awards recognizing leaders in Nova Scotia’s culinary sector.

New Initiative Focuses on Growing Local Tourism

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

The Compelling Tourism Communities Initiative will will help communities identify and market their most compelling tourism assets.

Historic Shelburne waterfront reflected on the water. Text in a blue box reads Compelling Tourism Communities Initiative.

Apply Now! New Survey Program Offers Insights from Visitors to Guide Your Planning and Product Development

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Work with Tourism Nova Scotia to gain insights about visitors’ perspectives on topics that are important to your business or organization. Apply by October 26.

Circular image of four women dining at a vineyard. Text in blue box reads Voice of the Visitor Survey Program.

New Pilot Program to Increase Profile of Emerging Winter Destinations with Travellers

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

The Compelling Tourism Communities: Emerging Winter Destination Pilot Program will help up to four communities better understand what attracts travellers and promote their community as a winter destination.

Two people skiing at Cape Smokey. Text in blue box reads Emerging Winter Destination Pilot Program

Applications Open for New Tourism Digital Assistance Pilot Program for Communities

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Eligible community partners can receive up to $15,000 in digital services to help promote their community as a travel destination online. Apply by Wednesday, October 26.

Aerial view of Prospect Village. Text in a blue box reads Tourism Digital Assistance for Communities.

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Tourism Nova Scotia

Tourism Nova Scotia works with communities and industry to attract visitors to the province and increase tourism revenues through experience and sector development, business coaching, marketing, and visitor servicing.

As a division of the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Tourism Nova Scotia is committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility across Nova Scotia and we support partners who share in this commitment.

Tourism Nova Scotia is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq. We are all Treaty people.