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Coming Soon – New Online Tool to Make Business and Event Listings on NovaScotia.com and Accommodations Reporting Easier

The new Tourism Nova Scotia Portal will be a user-friendly online tool to help you create and update listings and submit accommodation occupancy reports.

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Access Training and Support to Create New or Enhanced Experiences for Your Customers

Learn about the LIFT experience development program and other programs being offered through Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism this fall.

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Webinar - Seasonal Tourist Business Designation Program

Join the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia and Property Valuation Services Corporation for a webinar on August 11 to learn how to apply for the Seasonal Business Designation.

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LGBT+ Chamber Supporting Inclusive Tourism in Atlantic Canada

Tourism businesses can access diversity and inclusion training and receive Rainbow Registered accreditation to provide safe and welcoming space for LGBT+ travellers and employees.

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Share Your Story at TED@DestinationCanada

Destination Canada and TED are collaborating to create TED@DestinationCanada to highlight the fresh ideas that drive our country forward. If you have a great story to tell, apply by August 14.

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April 2022 Tourism Performance

April 2022 tourism performance statistics are available now at tourismns.ca.

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Apply for the Seasonal Tourist Business Designation

Submit your annual application for the reduced commercial tax rate for seasonal tourism businesses by September 1.

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Highlights from the Travel Media Association of Canada Conference & Media Marketplace

Congratulations to Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism Association and their partners on hosting a successful Travel Media Association of Canada Conference. Here are some of the highlights.

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Contribute to the Future of Grand-Pré National Historic Site

Give your input on the development of the Grand-Pré National Historic Site Management Plan. Deadline for submissions is August 5, 2022.

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