Town Hall Registration is Open - Sign Up Now!

You are invited to take part in the Tourism Town Hall, taking place on Monday, April 17th at The Prince George Hotel in Halifax from 9a.m.- 5p.m.  There will be Provincial Best Practice Panel Sessions (see below), National Updates from TIAC, Destination Canada, Tourism HR Canada and Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, followed by a Q&A Session.  This interactive Town Hall includes networking breaks, Industry Lunch and a Reception to follow. Similar events are being held across the country over the coming months and programming is being finalized for the Nova Scotia event. 

Panel 1- Innovation in Travel Media and Agri-Tourism Partnerships 9:30-10:30 AM
As the Nova Scotia Tourism Industry continues to rebuild post-COVID, the need for enhanced focus around the quality and consistency of our product has never been greater.  Investing in innovative experiences, building partnerships, finding new ways to share our story and staying focused on quality are all crucial elements to our ability to successfully compete for market share.  Join us for this panel discussion to hear practical insights from speakers who will share their insight and experiences of rebuilding tourism with purpose and vision. 

Panelists: Neil MacKenzie, CEO, YASTA; Linda Best, Co-Founder/Director, FarmWorks; Susan Tilley-Russell, Manager, Atlantic Best Practices Mission.  Moderated by Wes Surrett, TIANS Chair

Panel 2 - Developing Culinary Career Pathways for Youth 10:45-11:45 AM
Labour shortages, particularly those in food and beverage services have resulted in unprecedented demand for skilled culinary talent across the tourism industry. Since 2016, the Serve it Up High School culinary exploration program has fostered the next generation of culinary talent by supporting high school students with opportunities to explore careers in the culinary trade. Through a unique program model, combining industry employers together with the education and apprenticeship system, Serve it Up has become an attractive career exploration program for youth and a recognized entry point into the Provincial Cook and Baker Apprenticeship system.  Panelists will share their perspective around the value and relevance of the program and how it can play a role in both the recovery and sustainability of the industry in Nova Scotia.  

Panelists: Chef Mathias Probst, Red Seal Cook, The Carleton; Marcy Graves, GM, Sou’Wester Gift & Restaurant Company Ltd.; and Dale Crawford, Director, Partnership & Innovation, Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency; Moderated by Lisa Dahr, TIANS Director, Industry Engagement

To Register, just click the BUTTON below.

Looking to secure accommodation for the event? Visit The Prince George online. 

Discover Tourism - Relaunch

Tourism HR Canada Relaunches New Careers Site

NSTHRC and TIANS are pleased to announce that on April 4, 2023, Tourism HR Canada re-launched a new career site for work in Canada’s tourism industry. Read the full news release

This exciting program is an important start to reframing work in the sector, demonstrating the vibrancy in a wholistic way and of course the value of Canada’s tourism economy to the labour market.  This will be a good tool for all stakeholders. Please be sure to share this information with your colleagues and friends.

Congratulations to our Partners at Tourism HR Canada!  Check it out -  Discover Tourism

Tourism Sector Strategic Plan - Have Your Say

TIANS and TNS - Working Together on Tourism Sector Strategic Plan for NS

As announced last Spring by Premier Houston, TIANS is working in partnership with Tourism Nova Scotia on a new Tourism Sector Strategic Plan for Tourism.  During the 2022 Tourism Summit, we launched a Portal for online feedback on the new Strategic Plan. You are invited to provide your ideas. This new framework will consider a broad approach to economic growth for tourism. Keep an eye out for upcoming consultation sessions, focus groups, surveys and more. We appreciate you sharing your perspective, using the Online Feedback Form

TIANS AGM - Save the Date

We look forward to hosting you at Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa for our 2023 AGM.  Be sure to mark your calendars. Details and Registration Coming Soon. See you in beautiful Digby.

Saltscapes Expo - Coming Soon

Saltscapes Halifax Expo – April 21-23, 2023

Take part in this one of kind experience that will reconnect you to the simple pleasures, remarkable people, and extraordinary places of our Atlantic region with an inspiring visit. Put on your walking shoes and get ready to discover inspiration for your 2023 staycations and vacation get-aways to the magical places that continue to make our region on the map as one of the most desirable vacation destinations in the world.

For more event info and to purchase your Saltscapes Tickets visit them online.

Altitude East is Back

Register Now! Conference and B2B Meetings

Our partners at Halifax Stanfield International Airport Authority look forward to hosting you at Altitude East 2023 taking place June 20-22 at the iconic downtown Halifax Convention Centre.

As Atlantic Canada’s biggest aviation event of the year for airport, airline, and tourism industry professionals, this year’s in-person event is one you don’t want to miss. Check out full event and registration details online. 

Communities in Bloom in Nova Scotia

Calling on Your Community for Participation!

Last year CIB Nova Scotia celebrated the Year of the Garden. It’s now time for your community to get involved and register for the Communities in Bloom 2023 program! In the past few years, we have seen significant changes in society’s expectations for, and usage of, our outdoor environments. We encourage you to join communities across Canada to develop civic pride, mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change, enhance green spaces, strengthen neighborhoods, and increase investment opportunities and tourism.

As a participating community, you will receive valuable feedback from the CIB judges and a template for continuous improvement. Not ready for judging, for 2023? You can still take part in the Non-Evaluated Category.

Please check out this How To Participate Guide for full program and registration information. Contact us directly to Register for this year's Communities in Bloom Program - 902.423.4480 or angela@tourism.ca