Tourism Week - May 14-20, 2012
The Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) announces National Tourism Week, May 14 - 20, 2012.
Message from Danny Morton, Chairman of the TIANS Nominating Committee
As Chairman of the TIANS Nominating Committee, I am pleased to present the Slate for the 2012/2013 TIANS Board of Directors. Join me at the TIANS AGM where we will ratify the slate and meet the Board Members who will represent your interests over the coming year. Please click here to view biographies.
Tourism Week Events - May 14th - 20th
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Tourism Week Trivia
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TIANS APPLAUDS FERRY REVIEW
TIANS applauds the recent announcement by the provincial government establishing an independent panel that will review existing studies on ferry service between Yarmouth and the United States.
Upper Clements Adventure Park Media Release
Upper Clements Parks Society make an exciting Announcement - New Adventure Park featuring Ziplines, platform stations, elevated challenge courses and bridges - to Open June 2012.
TIANS Annual General Meeting - May 24th & 25th - Truro, Nova Scotia
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Bulletin from the Interim Chair of the NSTA
As part of the development of a five year strategic plan for Nova Scotia tourism, our firm Bluteau DeVenney and Company has been retained by the Nova Scotia Tourism Agency to facilitate the strategic planning process. A key component of that process is the gathering of perspectives from those stakeholders in the sector – whether private industry, government, supporting associations, etc. The process will have three key components - the gathering of information, sifting and synthesizing of data, feedback for trends and themes, and the development of the plan and resulting action items required to achieve success in the future.
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Bulletin from the Interim Chair of the NSTA
Dear partners, Much has happened since our last bulletin was published, and I’d like to update you on the progress that we have been making. The TIANS conference was a wonderful opportunity to have an initial conversation with you, our industry members, about the steps we have been taking towards developing a long-term strategy for tourism, and to hear your thoughts on where the future of tourism in Nova Scotia lies.
TIANS Recognizes Excellence in Tourism!
On November 29th the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) hosted the 2011 Crystal Tourism Awards as the grand finale to the Annual Tourism Summit – the Tourism Connection.
Nine Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence were presented to individuals and organizations that have excelled in their particular category. The winners this year were:
Industry Best Practices White Paper
Visitors have increasingly high expectations and businesses are faced with the challenge of differentiating themselves in a competitive market. TIANS offered our campground operators a special business building opportunity designed to assist in enhancing business operations. Throughout June 2011 we provided 20 operators with the opportunity to receive a FREE 4-hour mentoring session at your own location with the leading expert in the North American campground sector!
Message from The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) - Canada's Federal Tourism Strategy: Welcoming the World
Canada’s Federal Tourism Strategy: Welcoming the World found at www.tourism.gc.ca. The Strategy represents a major collaborative effort involving some 15 federal departments and agencies, and is an important step in building Canada’s tourism advantage.
Intergy Emarketing + Reservation Solutions - BookYourGroup.com Partners wtih BC High School Boys Basketball Association
Bedford, Nova Scotia, and Delta, British Columbia, Canada - September 28, 2011; Intergy eMarketing + Reservation Solutions (www.Intergy.ca) has partnered with the BC High School Boys Basketball Association (www.bcboysbasketball.com ). This partnership will provide a one stop hotel booking solution for basketball teams who are traveling to games throughout 2011-2012 using www.bookyourgroup.com; an internet based group booking service operated by Intergy.
Change Good for Tourism Industry
TIANS applauds the announcement today of the establishment of a Special Operating Agency (SOA) for tourism in Nova Scotia. Tourism is a 1.8 billion dollar industry generating over 35,000 jobs and over 225 million dollars in tax revenue. Tourism holds tremendous potential for increasing revenue in the province, if we manage the business in a more strategic and focused way.
Newfoundland and Labrador Host Atlantic Canada Showcase 2012: dates and location announced!
Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador (HNL), the tourism industry association, is pleased to announce that Atlantic Canada Showcase will be held in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador at the Delta St. John's Hotel and Conference Centre from September 30 to October 2, 2012.
Stop treating airline sector as a cash cow
Innovative changes to air sector policies long overdue: stop overburdening air sector, help air passengers, says former Transport DM.
Clearance for Cross-Border Rail Service to Fuel Economic Growth and the Visitor Economy
Thursday, August 18, 2011 - Continued border clearance services for a second Amtrak train between Seattle and Vancouver will help to provide millions of dollars to Canada's economy, said the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC).
Vote My Fundy
Together we can make the Bay of Fundy one of the New7Wonders of Nature!
Atlantic Canadians Delay Vacation Plans
Travel takes backseat to essentials, survey finds. By BRUCE ERSKINE Business Reporter
Local travel agents say June isn’t the best month to canvas Nova Scotians about their vacation plans."Our top travel season is the winter," said Kathleen Houlihan, manager-owner of Carlson Wagonlit Brooks Travel of Halifax, in an interview Wednesday.