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Rainbow Registration Accreditation for the Airport VIC

The Halifax Airport Visitor Information Centre (VIC) has received Rainbow Registered accreditation to help foster inclusivity in the tourism industry.

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A slide graphic for a Tourism Nova Scotia webinar about Maximizing Engagement with Social Media Contests & Giveaways on January 9, 2025 at 10am. The text is blue and yellow on a white background.

Webinar: Maximizing Engagement with Social Media Contests & Giveaways

In this session, we’ll explore how to run contests smoothly, avoid scammers, reach the right audience and gain extra value like free market research from your social media giveaways.

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A group biking at Queensland Beach on the South Shore.

Have You Updated Your NovaScotia.com Listing?

Tourism Nova Scotia is gathering updates for business listings for 2025. It is important that you review and update your business listings by January 15, 2025 to ensure we’re providing travellers with accurate information about your business and experiences.

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Logo for RVC in Winnipeg in 2025.

2025 Rendez-vous Canada Registration is Open

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.

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Upcoming Industry Training & Workshops

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

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

Webinar: Conversational AI Tools - Unlocking Powerful Customer Communications

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.

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Register for Digital Days 2024-25

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!

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

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.

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January to July 2024 Tourism Performance Indicators

See Nova Scotia Tourism Statistics Up to July 2024

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

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