September 30 is Truth & Reconciliation Day. Tourism provides a meaningful pathway that can help advance these conversations. Take advantage of opportunities in your area to listen, learn and reflect. Mawkina’masultinej (Maw-ginah-mahsul-dee-nedge):Let’s learn together.

Earlier today, the Province announced plans to make changes around how short-term rentals, such as Airbnbs, are regulated to help make more long-term housing available. See full release at: novascotia.ca/news/release/?…

Tourism Summit 2023 – Building Resiliency Mark Your Calendars – November 28 & 29 at The Westin Nova Scotia. We can’t wait to host you! Registration now open! 2023TourismSummit.eventbrite.ca Latest Bulletin : createsend.com/t/i-F92EC66CBC…

Are you interested in taking steps to support your business growth and develop new products and experiences – all while improving your bottom line? Is a Best Practice Mission the right option for you? Visit: atlantictourismstrong.ca/atlantic-touri… Next Operator-Driven Missions closes Nov. 1!

Tourism Summit 2023 – Building Resiliency We Are Ready! Registration is now open for the 2023 Tourism Summit, November 28th and 29th at The Westin Nova Scotian. Keynote speakers Mandy Rennehan and LITAL MAROM announced in the latest Industry Bulletin createsend.com/t/i-11AE68DE4C…

PIPEDA Webinar -Oct. 24 Presented by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Learn more about privacy considerations for businesses in managing personal and how to access a Business Advisory Consultation with OPC. Secure your webinar link by email: [email protected].

Share Your Labour Market Challenges – In Person Focus Group – Nov. 8th Halifax Tourism HR Canada is looking to connect with a range of tourism operators and businesses from all sectors for this session taking place from 10:00am -12:30pm. Register by email: [email protected]

Lend Your Voice at Upcoming Tourism Strategy Sessions Across NS! TIANS & NSTHRC, together with our partners from Tourism NS invite you to register for one of the upcoming regional engagement sessions to develop the tourism sector strategic plan. Details: nstourismstrategy.ca/#1683647891532…

Wanted – Operators Striving for Excellence! The opportunity? Operator-Driven Best Practice Missions! More Info &Application: lnkd.in/ea5XzAvx Apply Now: Summer/Fall Mission Application Deadline is April 1. Questions? Contact Susan Tilley-Russell, at: [email protected]

A new TIANS & NSTHRC Board of Directors for 2024/2025 was presented to the Membership during the AGM, held at White Point Beach Resort Resort. Thanks to everyone who has joined us here this week. View TIANS 2024/2025 Board of Directors Media Release: nstourismstrong.ca/wp-content/upl…

New Podcast, PLACE - Now LIVE! TIANS & NSTHRC invites you to listen in on the first episode of PLACE. Visit lnk.to/TIANS to hear the inaugural podcast, where we explore the barriers& opportunities around building a 365 industry. Click the QR code to subscribe.

Ep.2 of PLACE drops tomorrow! Focused on Environment and Natural and Built Resources. interviews w/Ecology Action Centre (EAC) Ctr, Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia & NS Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network (Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network ). Preview Ep 2 at: youtube.com/shorts/yN7asnE… lnk.to/TIANS for all episodes!

New Podcast Episode of PLACE now live!The NS Tourism Industry is integrally linked to our environment, natural assets and incredible built heritage. Ep2 lnk.to/TIANS explores that interconnectivity and our respective responsibilities. #tourismpodcast #place #podstarter

The latest TIANS & NSTHRC Industry Bulletin is available! With resources such as Atlantic research,air and cruise announcements, webinars, the TIANS 2023/24 Annual Report, PLACE podcast and more, this edition is packed with valuable information. Visit: createsend.com/t/i-B4C8D04A49…

Boil Water Advisory Lifted - Effective Immediately Halifax Water is advising residential and commercial customers that the boil water advisory issued at 6:00 pm on Monday July 1, has been lifted effective immediately. Learn more at: halifaxwater.ca/notice/boil-wa…

Episode 3 of TIANS & NSTHRC Podcast- PLACE - is live! This epiodea focuses onLabour and The Workforce. Access to skilled labour remains a challenge for Nova Scotia’s tourism industry. Listen at: lnk.to/TIANS. PLACE is available on Apple, Amazon Music, Spotify.

Episode 5 of PLACE is LIVE– ACCESS & CONNECTIVITY Featuring frank discussions and fresh perspectives on issues affecting Nova Scotia’s Tourism Industry. Check out current and past episodes of PLACE online: lnk.to/TIANS.

Did you know? The Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism (ACAT) will engage in activities like market research, direct to consumer marketing, media relations, travel trade, consortia and airline partnerships to promote Atlantic Canada as a leading vacation destination.

1/2 The Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism (ACAT) Program Mgr, Kelley Keefe, recently represented Atlantic Canada at the Virtuoso Travel Week annual conference in Las Vegas where she took 64 meetings over 4 days, discussing tourism product in the region.

2/2 Virtuoso Travel,one of ACAT’s travel trade consortiums, represents over 20,000 travel advisors and has over 600 agency locations in the US, ACAT’s priority market.Did You Know ACAT has been operational and driving marketing for Atlantic Canada for over 30 years.