News Releases

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Nova Scotia's tourism industry had its best year in history last year and its fourth consecutive year of growth. In all, a record 2.4 million visitors came to the province in 2017 and tourism revenue is estimated at $2.7 billion.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Tourism Nova Scotia's industry partnership programs are helping Nova Scotia's world class tourism experiences reach more people online. The Digital Marketing and Inspiring Content programs provide matching dollars to tourism operators and organizations interested in attracting Canadian travelers from outside of Atlantic Canada as well as those from the northeast United States.

Friday, November 24, 2017

Tourism Nova Scotia announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors today, Nov. 24. The new appointments are Patricia Lyall, past president and CEO of Destination Halifax, and Gordon Stevens, founder and president of The Uncommon Group, a group of retail stores including, Uncommon Grounds, Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory, Sugah! Confectionery, Lost Cod Clothing Company and High Seas Taffy and Tees.

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Nova Scotia welcomed 46,000 more non-resident overnight visitors in August 2017 than in August 2016, an increase of 11 per cent, according to monthly statistics released today, Oct. 12, by Tourism Nova Scotia.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Today is the first day of GoMedia Canada 2017’s marketplace, where nearly 150 travel writers and influencers from all over the world will meet with Canadian industry partners to discover what makes Canada and Nova Scotia worth exploring.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

July 2017 marks another strong month of growth in non-resident visitation to Nova Scotia, with visitation up by nine per cent, or an additional 32,000 visitors, according to statistics released today, Sept. 11, by Tourism Nova Scotia.

Thursday, August 17, 2017

Tourism statistics released today, Aug. 17, show an 11 per cent increase in non-resident, overnight visitors to Nova Scotia in June. This is the fourth straight June that tourism numbers have gone up.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Tourism Nova Scotia, Taste of Nova Scotia and Waterfront Development are partnering to deliver a fun and unique visitor experience on the Halifax waterfront this summer that will showcase the best of the province’s food and drink.

Monday, February 27, 2017

It was announced today, Feb. 27, that Ben Cowan-Dewar has stepped down as board chair of Tourism Nova Scotia to accept the position of chair of the federal Crown corporation Destination Canada.