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ECONOMIC RENEWAL--SEPTEMBER-NS VISITORS CONTINUE TO RISE
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Nova Scotia's fall tourism shoulder season (September and
October), continues to attract visitors. Tourism Nova
Scotia's monthly report, Tourism Insights, shows an increase
of four per cent in out-of province road traffic entering
the province. Compared to last September, Canadian and U.S.
road visitors increased by 4,600, and 1,000 respectively.
"These numbers reflect the strengthening of the shoulder
season," said Economic Renewal Minister Robbie Harrison.
"After the peak months of July and August, it's wonderful to
see the autumn visitor traffic increasing the impact of
tourism on the provincial economy."
The number of visitors arriving by motorcoach also rose by
18 per cent. This month, for the first time, the visitor
entry count includes the Northumberland Ferry entry point at
Wood Islands/Caribou.
The future of the tourism looks increasingly bright
according to the Canadian Travel Research Institute. The
institute recently predicted a sizeable increase in Canadian
tourism for 1996, due in large part to the positive
influence of the value of the Canadian dollar, the falling
unemployment rate and the rise in real disposable incomes.
The institute also forecasts that pleasure travellers and
international visitors will increase in 1996 by over three
per cent and over five per cent respectively. Traditionally
these groups are Nova Scotia's highest spenders. Combined
with an expected strong growth in domestic travel, 1996 is
setting itself up to be a strong year for tourism.
"This week Nova Scotia is recognising small business the
backbone of community economic development throughout the
province," said Mr. Harrison. "Tourism and hospitality
related businesses serve communities with the warmth and
professionalism that contribute to the pride Nova Scotians
feel toward our province. Natural beauty combined with
quality service and the dedication of tourism operators keep
visitors coming to our province in ever-increasing numbers."
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Contact: Steve Warburton 902-424-6810
trp Oct. 27, 1995