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2025 Rendez-vous Canada Registration is Open

Friday, November 29, 2024

Rendez-vous Canada (RVC) is Canada’s signature travel marketplace, bringing together tourism operators and travel buyers like travel agents and tour operators, from throughout Canada and around the world. Early bird registration ends December 18, 2024.

Upcoming Industry Training & Workshops

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Coming up in January 2025, Mental Health First Aid Training and a Building Inclusive Leadership workshop.

Two people on the Franey Trail look out over the ocean.

Webinar: Conversational AI Tools - Unlocking Powerful Customer Communications

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

In this session, we’ll explore how conversational AI has grown beyond that of the ChatBots of old. These tools allow your business to stay responsive and engaged with potential customers when you're not able to manage your phone or website communications.

Webinar graphic indicating an AI tools session on December 5, 2024 at 10:00am.

Register for Digital Days 2024-25

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Digital Days are one-day events where digital experts meet with tourism industry operators to support their marketing and business development opportunities. Hosted by Tourism Nova Scotia and Digital Nova Scotia, you can register your interest for securing your seat!

Apply Now: Partner with TNS to Promote Your Business or Community Online

Monday, October 28, 2024

Co-invest with Tourism Nova Scotia to create engaging photos or videos or a custom digital advertising campaign to promote your products and/or services in key markets. Apply by Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Two people preparing for an overnight at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site.

See Nova Scotia Tourism Statistics Up to July 2024

Friday, October 18, 2024

Both visitation and accommodation statistics are available for January – July 2024.

January to July 2024 Tourism Performance Indicators

Chart a Course for Success with our Business Development Team

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Tourism Nova Scotia is here to help you on your business journey. Connect with our Business Development team to navigate challenges, leverage industry trends, and connect with helpful resources.

TNS Business Development Team members October 2024

Compelling Tourism Communities Initiative Helping to Grow Tourism in all Regions

Thursday, October 17, 2024

See a summary of the work done in your region through the Compelling Tourism Communities suite of programs for 2023-24.

Two people enjoyed the vineyard at Davey and Sky Wineries.

Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Innovation Challenge

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Competition for entrepreneurs living in rural Nova Scotia to showcase their innovative ideas for new tourism ventures.

Ignite Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Innovation Challenge poster.

Celebrating Mi'kmaq Heritage Month 2024

Thursday, October 3, 2024

As we celebrate Mi'kmaq Heritage Month this October, the theme is Mijipjewey Na Mawa’luksi’k (Food Gathers Us Together). Celebrating our Mi'kmaw cuisine can provide guests with unforgettable experiences that connect them to the heritage of the land.

People sitting at a table at Kiju's Restaurant raise a glass to toast.

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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.