Tourism Central – Central Nova Tourist Association

The most photographed lighthouse in the world has been duplicated in the latest Nova Scotia Tourism promotion and a replica can be found in downtown Toronto on “Peggys Corner”. The double sits at 28-feet high, located on the corner of Bay and Wellington Street. Award-winning comedian Candy Palmater and crowd-favourite Squid Precision Drumming kicked off [...]

The Glooscap Heritage Centre & Mi’kmaw Museum (GHC) is proud to announce that as of May 15th 2013, 100% of the museum’s Heritage Interpreters are nationally certified tourism professionals. New Interpreter Heather Stevens described the importance of accreditation by saying, “It now allows me to work here and feel that I am fully able to [...]

Congratulations to all our Tourism Stakeholders whom were celebrated at the Recognition of Excellence Certification Dinner hosted by the Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council! Director of Housekeeping Fox Harb’r Golf Resort & Spa – Lois Holmes Lois is the first Canadian to receive this certification! WOW! Front Desk Agent Super 8 Truro – Laura [...]

Recreation Nova Scotia (RNS) is celebrating Recreation Month again this June. RNS hopes to increase awareness and promote the importance of recreational activities to a balanced lifestyle and overall health. If you are planning on hosting a recreational event this month RNS hopes you will create supporting partnerships for maximum exposure. They are looking to [...]

The previously announced Quality Coastal Tourism Destination Best Practice Mission that was scheduled for May 21-23, 2013 has been postponed. The event will instead be hosted towards late September. Stay tuned for further details.

Recently, Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) president Darlene Grant Fiander participated in the Nova Scotia Commission on Building our New Economy. Be sure to read her article for an interesting insight on the meeting.

In celebration of National Aboriginal Day, The Glooscap Heritage Centre presents “The Randy & Candy Show”. The event features two-time Grammy Nominee Randy Wood and stand up comedian Candy Palmater of The Candy Show! Dates on both June 19th and June 20th are available. Tables & Tickets now available by calling 1-800-895-1177. For more information [...]

At the recently held InnovatioNS Days conference, presenters focused on the “15 things you can do to improve, engage & evaluate your online visitor.” Are you doing all you can to connect? Check out the slideshow.

You’ve maybe already started to notice the increase in visitor traffic. But are you really ready for the upcoming tourism season? Make sure you haven’t missed any of the following items as you prepare for the busy summer ahead: Brochure Distribution – Allow CNTA to assist with your brochure distribution to visitor information centre’s around [...]

Tourism Nova Scotia would like to encourage you to share these comment cards with your guests. Visitor comment cards can be printed and displayed in your offices, and then sent into the Nova Scotia Dept. Economic and Rural Development and Tourism. Encourage your guests to complete the form and share all the good news stories [...]