Tourism Information Sessions to be held Across Province

Tourism operators and industry leaders will have an opportunity to provide input into the annual tourism plan through a series of meetings this spring.

In partnership with regional tourism industry associations, the Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage is hosting another round of Let's Talk Tourism sessions across the province. A number of sessions are usually held each year.

"We have a long and successful history of working in partnership with the industry to strengthen tourism across the province and grow our economy," said Bill Dooks, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Heritage. "Let's Talk Tourism is one of the many ways in which we work with our industry partners, sharing information and listening to concerns and suggestions."

Participants will get progress updates on the tourism plan -- New Realities, New Directions -- and the new Nova Scotia tourism brand launched in November at the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia conference. Sessions will also feature a brief update on the proposed repeal of the Tourist Accommodations Act.

The dates, times and locations of meetings are:

Tuesday, April 1, 1-4 p.m. Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Rd., Halifax

Tuesday, April 8, 1-4 p.m. Liscomb Lodge, 2884 Highway 7, Liscomb Mills

Wednesday, April 9, 9 a.m.-noon Maritime Inn, 717 Reeves St., Port Hawkesbury

Thursday, April 10, 1-4 p.m. Wandlyn Meeting and Convention Centre, West Victoria St., Amherst

Wednesday, April 16, 1-4 p.m. Oak Island Inn, 36 Treasure Dr., Oak Island

Thursday, April 17, 1-4 p.m. Nova Scotia Community College, 372 Pleasant St., Yarmouth

Friday, April 18, 9:00 a.m.-noon Annapolis Basin Conference Centre, 761 Broadway Ave.,Clementsport

Registration for sessions is not required. For more information, contact halliwel@gov.ns.ca .