News releases from Tourism Nova Scotia (Oct. 2015 - Dec. 2021) (Page 1)

Tourism Nova Scotia is launching a $2.25 million marketing campaign focused on travellers from Ontario and Quebec, as Nova Scotia opens its borders Wednesday, June 30.

An $18.2 million tourism restart package announced by the Nova Scotia government today, June 15, will provide operators with new grant programs and marketing support as well as offering tourists more outdoor public attractions and free admission to provincial museums.

The 2021 Doers and Dreamers Guide is now available on NovaScotia.com.

The province and industry leaders are recognizing the resilience and dedication of the people in Nova Scotia’s tourism industry during Tourism Week in Canada, May 23 to 30.

Applications are now open for three Tourism Nova Scotia industry support programs for businesses and organizations.

Tourism Nova Scotia launched new marketing campaigns this week encouraging locals and Maritimers to keep rediscovering Nova Scotia throughout the fall.

A new contest launched by Tourism Nova Scotia this week encourages Nova Scotians and Atlantic Canadians to explore the province and support local businesses.

Visitor information centres on the Halifax waterfront, Amherst, Peggy’s Cove, Port Hastings and Yarmouth have reopened, offering in-person visitor services and trip counselling in ways that are safe for both staff and visitors.

Tourism Nova Scotia is launching a new marketing campaign today, June 25, encouraging Nova Scotians to explore the province and support local tourism businesses.

Given the concern of COVID-19 and recent guidance from public health officials, visitor information centres that are open year-round at Amherst and Halifax Stanfield International Airport will be closed effective Tuesday, March 17, until further notice.

Nova Scotia welcomed 1,247,200 overnight visitors between June and September 2019, the peak summer tourism season.

A Tourism Nova Scotia program, that partners with industry to develop new tourism experiences to attract visitors to the province, has been recognized nationally for excellence and innovation.

Marketing Nova Scotia as a vacation destination is key to building awareness, attracting visitors to the province and growing the tourism industry. Beginning on Nov. 1, m5 Marketing Communications will become Tourism Nova Scotia’s marketing agency partner, providing professional services in the areas of brand marketing, digital marketing and media planning and buying.

The following provincially operated visitor information centres will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8, due to severe weather conditions expected from Hurricane Dorian. -- Amherst -- Halifax Waterfront -- Halifax Stanfield International Airport -- Peggy’s Cove -- Port Hastings -- Yarmouth

Government is investing in two popular tourist destinations on Nova Scotia’s iconic Bay of Fundy – Cape Split and Burntcoat Head Park.

Tourism Nova Scotia has taken home the 2019 Explore Canada Industry Award of Excellence for its Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl media campaign.

Tourism Nova Scotia asked for photos from people of their best-kept secret places in the province and thousands of Nova Scotians responded.

Tourisme Nouvelle-Écosse a demandé aux gens de soumettre des photos des endroits qui sont les secrets les mieux gardés de la province, et des milliers de gens ont répondu à l'appel.

This summer, Tourism Nova Scotia is teaming up with Food Network Canada to showcase Nova Scotia’s outstanding culinary scene on a brand-new show, Big Food Bucket List.

Three new members have been appointed to Tourism Nova Scotia’s board of directors.