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Update on Federal COVID-19 Supports

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

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

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

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

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.

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

Thursday, April 15, 2021

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.

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

Connect with Potential Customers Online Through the Digital Content Marketing Program

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Apply now to partner with Tourism Nova Scotia to create engaging content or a tailored digital marketing campaign. Application deadline is April 28, 2021.

Two men kayaking in front of the lighthouse on Georges Island. Text reads: Digital Content Marketing Program 2021/22

Spring Tune-up Webinar Series – New Sessions Every Thursday in April

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Tourism Nova Scotia is offering a new webinar each week in April to help Tourism businesses get set for spring.

Spring Tune-up Webinar Series. New webinars each week in April

Online Workshop: Re-building Your Business with Overseas and US Visitors

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Learn how to work with tour operators and travel agents to rebuild your business with overseas and US visitors in this three-part virtual workshop.

Image of kayaks pulled up on the beach with a group of people sitting at a picnc table. Text reads: 3-part virtual workshop April 13, 14, 15. Rebuilding Your Business with Overseas and US Visitors

Deadline Extended to April 12 - Create a New Website for Your Business Through the Website Bootcamp

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Apply to participate in the Website Bootcamp program by Monday, April 12. The first workshop will be offered virtually in May.

Government of Canada Shares Details About Regional Air Transportation Initiative

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

The federal government has shared details about the Regional Air Transportation Initiative to help address the impacts of COVID-19 on air transportation sector.

Airplane in the air with another airplane in the distance.

Federal Wage Subsidies Available to Hire Students

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Information and Communications Technology Council is offering grants of up to $7,000 to hire students in digital technology positions including e-commerce, digital marketing, website development and more.

Provincial Visitor Information Centres Opening in May

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

See the 2021 operating schedules for the six provincial visitor information centres.

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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.