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The Facebook Algorithm Change 2018: What You Need to Know

If you’ve been using Facebook to market your business – you know that the algorithm Facebook uses to determine what goes in your newsfeed is ever changing. It’s no secret that Facebook is an advertising platform for businesses as much as it is a free social network for users. However, in its recent move to change the algorithm, Facebook is focusing more on the users. Find out what you can do...

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2018 Doers & Dreamers Guide is Now Available!

We’re excited to announce that the 2018 Doers & Dreamers Travel Guides have arrived at our distribution centre and we’re now filling visitor orders.

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Business Photo Tips Using the Camera in Your Pocket

We asked Geordie Mott, professional photographer and the owner of Picture Perfect Tours in Halifax, for the key photography tips he shares with guests from around the world, whether they have a high-end camera or a smart phone. No matter the device or skill level, Geordie says these five tips will help everyone create better images.

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Apply to 2018’s EXCELLerator Program by February 28

Tourism Nova Scotia is accepting applications for 2018’s World-class Experience EXCELLerator Program until 4pm on Wednesday, February 28. Tell us why you’re the best choice to deliver on developing, implementing and offering a new world-class, Nova Scotia experience to visitors!

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How to Add Direct Booking to Your NovaScotia.com Listing (And Why Offering Online Booking is a Must!)

According to Google Canada, 94% of leisure travellers plan or book trips online. So why not make it easy for consumers to purchase your product with online booking? Find out how to add direct booking to your NovaScotia.com listing, and more.

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November Performance Numbers

Quick Link to Tourism Nova Scotia's November Performance Numbers.

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Provincial Program Offers Assistance for Accessibility-Related Improvements

The Nova Scotia government invites tourism businesses to apply for funding to help make products and services accessible to all people, regardless of their physical limitations, disabilities, or age, through the Small Business ACCESS-Ability Program.

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Start the New Year with Skill-Building Digital and Marketing Webinars

The Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia is hosting “Webinar Wednesdays,” a series of webinars on technology and marketing topics designed to help Nova Scotia tourism businesses.

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5 Ways to Keep Up the Momentum in 2018

Read Michele Saran's, CEO of Tourism Nova Scotia, top 5 Ways to Keep Up the Momentum in 2018, as published in the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia's January industry bulletin.

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