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Apply now! New Receptive Tour Operator International Market Recovery Partnership Program. Deadline July 26, 2021

New Receptive Tour Operator Program Supports the Sale of Nova Scotia Travel Packages in Further Away Markets as Borders Reopen

New partnership program will help receptive tour operators develop and implement marketing and business development activities to support the recovery of sales from key international markets. Deadline to apply is July 26, 2021.

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Patio Lanterns Festival to Bring Musical Activity and Live Performances Across Nova Scotia this Summer and Fall

Businesses can apply for funding to host live music performances or sign up to list their Patio Lanterns offers and events on the festival web page.

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Tourism Relief Fund Now Open For Applications

New $500 million federal fund will support the development of tourism experiences and products to attract more local and domestic visitors and help the sector reposition itself to welcome international visitors.

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Nova Scotia Now in Phase 4 of Reopening Plan

Phase 4 of the Nova Scotia Reopening Plan begins July 14.

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Nominations Are Open for Canadian Tourism Awards

Nominate an outstanding business, organization, event, or individual for a Canadian Tourism Award. Deadline is August 31.

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Apply Now! Work with Tourism Nova Scotia to Create Packages Appealing to Long Stay Travellers

Raise awareness of your business through compelling long-stay packages promoted by Tourism Nova Scotia. Deadline to apply is August 9.

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Call for Applications - Crown Accessibility Advisory Committee

Are you an active champion for accessibility in Nova Scotia? With your lived and learned experience, you can help reduce barriers and shape greater accessibility of programs, services, initiatives, and facilities of Nova Scotia’s five economic development Crown corporations.

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VIA Rail Service Between Halifax and Montreal to Resume in August

The Ocean route will progressively resume operation beginning weekly in August.

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Upcoming Webinar - Videography: Bringing New Life to Your Social Media Presence

Learn how to capture and edit videos to use on your social media.

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