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TOURISM SECTOR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR NOVA SCOTIA

A FRAMEWORK FOR TOURISM GROWTH

The Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) and Tourism Nova Scotia (TNS) are co-leading the development of a tourism sector strategic plan that will inspire a broader approach to economic growth and quality of life in Nova Scotia. The plan will establish a new vision for tourism, taking into consideration the needs of businesses and organizations, Nova Scotians and their communities, and traveller preferences and expectations.

Through engagement with industry, government, and community representatives, the strategic plan will be a framework everyone can use to guide their actions and investments in the coming years to build a strong and sustainable tourism industry. The plan will consider factors such as seasonality, product, people, quality, and the interconnectivity between tourism and the social, cultural, and economic health of the province.

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

The development of the strategic plan will be led by a project team made up of representatives from TIANS and TNS and guided by an Oversight Committee comprised of government and industry representatives. There will be broad engagement with the tourism industry and communities with multiple opportunities to provide input throughout the development process.

ANTICIPATED TIMELINE

Summer-Fall 2022 Development of Terms of Reference and Establishment of Oversight Committee

NOVEMBER 2022 RFP Issued for Project Consultant

MARCH 2023 Onboarding of Project Consultant

APRIL 2023 Analysis of Current Industry Research

MAY 2023 Individual Interviews with Industry Experts

MAY 30-31, 2023 Engagement Session at TIANS Annual General Meeting

JUNE 6-9, 2023 Tourism Sector Focus Groups (Virtual)

FALL 2023 – Winter 2024 In-person Regional Meetings

WINTER 2024 Online Survey

SPRING 2024 Announcement of Sector Strategic Plan

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

Tourism businesses and organizations, as well as community members, will have the opportunity to provide input into the sector strategic plan in a variety of ways. Engagement will be conducted online and in person to offer many options to participate. They include :

INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEWS

The project team identified Industry Experts representing all sectors within the tourism industry as well as government, finance, and workforce development. Interviews were completed in spring 2023.

VIRTUAL FOCUS GROUPS

Virtual focus groups were held with representatives from each sector within the tourism industry:

• Accommodations (hotels, resorts, cottages, B&B’s, campgrounds, etc.): Tuesday, June 6
• Food and Beverage (restaurants, fine dining, café’s, coffee shops, food trucks, pubs, bars, wineries, craft brewers, etc.): Tuesday, June 6
• Transportation and Travel Services (airports, air carriers, ferries, car rental, bus/coach, rail, tour operators, step-on guides, visitor information services, tourism organizations, etc.): Wednesday, June 7
• Government & Infrastructure (various municipal, provincial, and federal agencies and representatives): Wednesday, June 7
• Attractions, Outdoor Activities, Sport and Recreation (parks, boat tours, golfing, sport fishing, biking, hiking, trails, whale watching, etc.): Thursday, June 8
• Arts, Culture, Heritage and Events (museums, theatres, performing arts, galleries, festivals, events, cultural experiences and attractions, etc.): Thursday, June 8

IN PERSON REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS

Industry and community members participated in seven in-person regionals engagement sessions and three Mi’kmaw engagement sessions:

Yarmouth Thursday, December 7, 2023 Tru Hotel, 10588 Starrs Rd, Yarmouth

Wolfville Thursday, January 18, 2024 Old Orchard Inn 153 Greenwich Rd S, Wolfville

Truro Friday, January 19, 2024 Inn On Prince Hotel & Conference Centre 437 Prince St, Truro

Baddeck Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Inverary Resort 368 Shore Rd, Baddeck

Antigonish Thursday, January 25, 2024 Claymore Inn and Suites 137 Church St, Antigonish

Halifax Wednesday, January 31, 2024 Halifax Convention Centre 1650 Argyle St, Halifax

Bridgewater Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Best Western Plus 527 Nova Scotia Trunk 10, Bridgewater

Mi’kmaw Engagement Sessions

Niktuipukwek (Millbrook) Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Centre 65 Treaty Trail

Weskewinaq (Digby) Thursday, March 21, 2024 10am – 3pm Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa 103 Shore Road

Maupeltu (Membertou) Wednesday, April 3, 2024 10am-3pm Membertou Trade & Convention Centre 50 Maillard Street

The online survey

An online survey was conducted in March and April 2024 to assess perceptions of Nova Scotia’s current performance as a travel destination and identify the top priorities to be addressed within the strategic plan.

THE PROJECT TEAM

• Darlene Grant Fiander , President, TIANS
• Darlene MacDonald , Executive Director, TNS, a division of Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage (CCTH)

OTHER MEMBERS INCLUDE

• Tanice Mundle , Executive Assistant, TIANS
• Lisa Dahr , Director of Industry Relations and Professional Development, TIANS
• Anna Moran , Director of Research, Planning & Decision Support, TNS
• Afton Doubleday , Acting Director of Outreach and Engagement, TNS

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

In addition to the Project Team, a small Oversight Committee will work with TIANS and TNS to provide guidance for the development of the plan. This group provides feedback and direction to approach and development; reviews and provides feedback on the draft framework; and conducts ongoing consultation and check-ins as required.

• Joyce Carter , President and CEO, Halifax International Airport Authority
• Glenn Squires , CEO, Pacrim Hospitality Services
• Chuck Maillet , Vice President, ACOA
• Justin Huston , Deputy Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage and Chief Executive Officer, Office of L’nu Affairs

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This exploratory 1-year program prepares you for a career in the tourism and hospitality industry. Enhance your interests and passion for travel and service by gaining hands-on experience, job-ready skills and knowledge in:

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• Opportunities are typically unpaid and last approximately 5 weeks.
• Transportation, accommodations and other costs related to work experience courses are your responsibility.
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• This program was developed with industry – for industry, ensuring your skills are current and relevant.
• Learn from experienced faculty who come from industry and bring years of tourism and hospitality experience to the classroom, as well as strong industry connections.
• Learn the theory and practical aspects of the program through hands-on learning by working in the campus restaurant.
• Participate in local and/or provincial tourism activities and events, such as active exploration projects, event management, excursions, networking with industry partners and many other progressive learning experiences.
• A strong work ethic and a professional approach are key elements to your success in this program and career.
• Punctuality and attention to cleanliness are absolute necessities.
• As this program mirrors working in industry, you should be prepared to work industry-type hours, including early mornings, late nights and some weekends.
• If you have food allergies, dietary requirements or sensitivities to environmental conditions, be aware that you'll frequently be exposed to substances that may affect these sensitivities.

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September 2024.

• International students – High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country. View document and language requirements by country

Program requirements

• Additional certifications may be required depending on the electives you choose.
• There may be additional fees associated with seminars or certifications related to your electives.
• Portfolio development – As part of your studies at NSCC, you develop a portfolio of your work; the portfolio captures your achievements and profiles your skills to employers.

Tuition amounts are for the 2023-24 academic year. Program costs and fees (textbooks, supplies, etc.) are additional.

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Career options

• This certificate prepares you to work in all tourism-related sectors anywhere in the world.
• In the next decade, Nova Scotia will need thousands of highly skilled employees, across all tourism sectors.
• The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC) estimates 240,000 jobs will be available in the tourism industry by 2035.

Future study options

• Tourism and Hospitality Certificate graduates may apply for advanced standing into either Business – Tourism or Business – Hospitality . These programs are not available at all campus locations and are subject to change. A limited number of seats are available in each and will vary depending on the campus you apply to.
• Successful completion of the co-operative education (Co-op) credit course is required for entry into the Business - Hospitality and Business - Tourism programs.
• Continue your studies at university – This program includes courses that count towards a university degree. Learn more about having your diploma count towards a degree

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These are some of the courses offered in this program. It is not a complete list and courses are subject to change in advance of the academic year.

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ACTG 1015 - Basic Accounting for Managers This course introduces learners to the role that accounting plays in the managerial decision making process. Learners will have an opportunity to create financial statements and learn how business decisions are influenced from a financial perspective.

COMM 1205 - Communications - Workplace Foundations Effective communication is fundamental to career success. This course will apply the communication cycle to improve the impact of written messages, presentations, and interpersonal interactions.

COMP 1105 - Business Computer Technology This course provides students with an introduction to acceptable practices and uses of the computer, including the role of social media in Business. It provides the foundation for using computers that will contribute to success in both the Business Administration program and future careers. This course is accepted toward certification with the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB).

COMP 2110 - Spreadsheets I This course introduces the student to electronic spreadsheets including their design and creation. Formulae and functions will be used to perform calculations on the spreadsheet data providing business solutions. Students will apply formatting skills to enhance the appearance and clarity of printed spreadsheets as well as using graphs to represent spreadsheet data. This course is accepted toward certification with the Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB).

SAFE 1000 - Introduction to WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems) This course offers learners basic overview of WHMIS principles and establishes a solid foundation to support workplace-specific training on the safe storage and handling of controlled/hazardous products. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive basic WHMIS certification.

SAFE 1001 - Introduction to NS OH&S Act This course offers students an introduction to the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Act of Nova Scotia, which is required by any person employed in a Nova Scotia workplace. This is a generic, introductory course that provides basic knowledge of the Act for students and is considered to be the basis from which more specific training can be given.

TRHS 1000 - Introduction to Tourism The learner will explore regional as well as global issues and trends in tourism. This exploration will begin with an examination of the Nova Scotia tourism sector, how it operates and what roles the learner may wish to pursue for further study and employment. This course will also focus on the economic, socio-cultural and environmental impact of tourism and tourism development from a national and global perspective.

TRHS 1020 - Guest Service Essentials Tourism is a service based industry. This course is aimed at identifying and applying service techniques that consistently meet industry standards and customer needs. Service excellence is an integral part of attracting and retaining customers. Industry standards and personal management skills will be examined and applied.

TRHS 1030 - Food and Beverage Service Foundations In this course, learners will gain a basic understanding of the principles of food and beverage operations. Using an applied approach, learners will explore service styles, bartending skills and a variety of foodservice operations.

TRHS 1040 - Introduction to Tourism Marketing In this course, learners will explore consumer behaviour, marketing research, branding and consumer travel trends, as well as unique aspects of the tourism industry. Learners will also be introduced to marketing strategies and opportunities in the context of social media.

TRHS 1200 - Accommodations This course is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of roles, contributions and responsibilities of the various departments in the successful operation of a hotel, resort, or inn. Learners will practice systems, procedures and communication techniques that ensure professional guest service throughout the guest cycle.

TRHS 1240 - Wine, Spirits and Beer Fundamentals This course is an introduction to a variety of beverages and their production. Topics will include new trends in the beverage industry, wine producing regions of Nova Scotia and beyond, and food and beverage pairing.

TRHS 1250 - Leadership Essentials and Group Dynamics In this course, you will explore the role of leadership within tourism and hospitality industries with an emphasis on strategic management. You will develop an awareness of the characteristics needed to be a successful leader. Topics will include leadership styles, group dynamics and conflict resolution.

TRHS 1260 - Nova Scotia Tourism This course introduces the learner to Nova Scotia's environments, natural and cultural history, and their influences on provincial tourism. Using an applied learning approach, learners will also explore the principles of guiding and interpretation.

TRHS 2995 - Work Experience The work experience component provides the learner with an opportunity to apply new skills and concepts appropriate for entry-level positions within the occupation. Learners will assess their own performance and be evaluated by an industry partner. Learners will identify personal outcomes they wish to attain during the work experience and will keep a journal. This is a course of 175 hours spread over five weeks.

Tourism Hospitality Elective Course Requirement. Students must take four credits from a prescribed list of courses.

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Tns – industry programs open for application.

Tourism Nova Scotia is opening three industry programs for applications on April 14th, offering over $2million in support for tourism businesses and organizations.

The RADIATE Tourism Program, Digital Content Marketing Program, and the Tourism Digital Assistance Program offer participants a range of opportunities to support their 2021-22 development and marketing efforts.

Guidelines and application forms have been posted to tourismns.ca

RADIATE Tourism Program

• Tourism businesses and attractions can work with Tourism Nova Scotia advisors to develop and promote travel packages that can increase appeal and awareness with local and Maritime travellers year-round.
• Receive insights on regional markets, package development, positioning, digital ads and sales, as well as digital marketing support valued up to $5,000.
• Please note, the program is not open to tourism organizations or business consortiums in 2021. The goal is to work directly with partners who deliver packages.
• The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 28 at 4pm.
• Questions about the RADIATE Tourism Program can be directed to Peter Johnson or Heather Yule.

Digital Content Marketing Program

• Tourism businesses and organizations can co-invest with Tourism Nova Scotia to create tailored marketing campaigns and high-quality photos and video assets. Submit one application for digital marketing, content creation, or both.
• Tourism Nova Scotia will match partners’ investments. The minimum partner investment for digital marketing is $7,500 plus a 15 per cent media building fee (total $8,625). The minimum partner investment for content creation is $10,000.
• Photos and videos featuring participating businesses and communities may be used in Tourism Nova Scotia’s marketing campaigns, giving them more visibility.
• Questions about the Digital Content Marketing Program can be directed to Sarah Hennebury.

Tourism Digital Assistance Program

• Offered in partnership with Digital Nova Scotia, the Tourism Digital Assistance Program offers eligible tourism businesses up to $5,000 in services from qualified digital consultants to help improve their online presence.
• The program covers things like website development, digital marketing strategy, social media marketing, ecommerce, and online booking systems.
• The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 5 at 4pm.
• Questions about the Tourism Digital Assistance Program can be directed to Nick Fry.

Information about all of Tourism Nova Scotia’s programs is available at https://tourismns.ca/programs

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International Talent Shines at SATC’s ITF J30 Tournament

From May 11th to 17th, the Sobeys Atlantic Tennis Centre in Bedford hosted its third ITF J30 tournament. U18 tennis players from Canada, the USA, Mexico, France, Japan, China, Ukraine, and Romania came together to compete.

Nova Scotia was well represented in the tournament, with local players Sofie Hajek, Meghna Anand, Vida Gonzalez Campbell, Paige Ramsay, Arrav Bharti, David Propper, Sabyasachi Shubham Talukdar, Kieryn Minor, Simon Mujoomdar, and Caden Colburne all participating. Their presence highlighted the growing talent within the province.

Throughout the week, the athletes showcased their skills in both singles and doubles matches. The results are as follows: Boys Singles: Felix Roussel (CAN) def. Eric William Wang (CAN) 6-2 6-3 Girls Singles: Anastasia Pleskun (USA) def. Madeline Kroupetski (CAN) 7-6(4) 6-0 Boys Doubles: Patricio Jimenez Alcocer (MEX) / Adam Patry (CAN) def. Fernando Mendoza (CAN) / Steve Vuong (CAN) 6-2 6-4 Girls Doubles: Emy Gauvin (CAN) / Eve Thibault (CAN) def. Alyssa Beltei (CAN) / Maya Iacoban (CAN) 6-2 6-4 * View full results here

The success of this year’s event has everyone looking forward to hosting more ITF competitions in Nova Scotia in the future. A special thank you to Nova Scotia’s Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage for their support towards this event.

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Remarks by the Deputy Prime Minister on supporting the next generation of researchers and innovators

From: Department of Finance Canada

We’re backing ground-breaking industries, ground-breaking ideas, ground-breaking research so that Canada remains on the cutting edge of the technologies of tomorrow, and the good jobs and the good lives that they will bring.

May 30, 2024 - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Thank you for that really, really kind introduction Andy. Thank you for all your hard work.

It is great to be here with you and it is great to be here with Lena and I do want to say to the people of Halifax, in addition to having a great city, you have some outstanding MPs, some outstanding representatives.

I know with Andy, with Lena, actually with the entire Nova Scotia caucus, for me resistance is futile.

If they think there is something that the federal government needs to be doing for this amazing city, for this amazing province, basically, what I just need to do is help them figure out how to get it done.

I also really want to say to the researchers who are here, the people who we’ve all had a chance to talk to and whose work we’ve had a chance to just have a little bit of insight into, thank you so much for your work. You are a true inspiration to me.

Andy just said, “Sometimes”—and I think he was talking about Halifax and maybe Nova Scotia—“we don’t know how great we are. We don’t know the great things that we are doing.”

I would say that more broadly for Canada.

We have such brilliant minds in our country who are working so hard with such ingenuity, coming up with great things.

And this morning was a wonderful chance for me to meet a few of our brilliant researchers and see the work they’re doing.

I’m going offer a shout-out to someone who’s not here with us, but whose story we’ve heard about. Her name is Emily Hayes.

And Emily is defending her doctorate in civil engineering, even as we speak. And her story was so exciting for me to hear because I feel connected to her and I think our whole country should feel connected to her.

This little bobble here, which looks either like a Christmas tree ornament or a kid’s toy, is apparently something that Emily invented in the dark days of COVID using a 3-D printer in her basement, and many of these were thrown into the water here in Halifax.

Subsequently, they’ve been shipped around the world with stuff inside to use to test the wastewater for COVID.

And I think we all remember learning that wastewater could be an indicator to let us know how much COVID there was in a community.

Emily figured out a way to measure that really effectively and it doesn’t look like it cost too much money, either. And to me that is so exciting because I remember those terrible days when we were so worried as a country.

I think as a country actually we did a pretty good job supporting each other, taking care of each other, keeping, especially, our seniors alive.

And scientists like Emily and the team here really helped us to do that.

And it’s so exciting for me to actually see some of the tools that were used in that effort and to meet some of the people doing that intellectual work.

So, I just want to take a moment to say good luck, Emily, I am really confident about your defence of your doctorate.

And I want to say to you and the team of researchers who are here with us: Thank you so much for everything you do.

So to help the next generation of talent get ahead, we are taking action. We’re ensuring fairness for every generation.

We are moving with purpose to build more homes, faster.

We are making life cost less.

And we are driving the kind of economic growth that will ensure every generation can reach their full potential.

Our country works best when our economy is growing and when more opportunities exist—for every generation.

To drive the kind of growth that will deliver prosperity for Canadians, the budget I tabled last month redoubles our efforts to increase investments and enhance productivity—and, by the way, some of the innovations we saw here developed in this lab are productivity-enhancing innovations which are helping the great people that Halifax brought us here be more productive.

And these investments are going to encourage game-changing innovation of the kind we see around us.

It’s going to create good-paying, truly meaningful jobs and keep Canada at the global scientific and economic vanguard.

These little balls which seem so modest have been sent to places, including Africa, to help them monitor their wastewater—they’re around the world.

We’re working to empower more of our best researchers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to put their ideas to work here in Halifax, in Canada.

So, how are we doing that?

We are investing $5 billion in this budget in Canadian brainpower.

That is a huge investment and I’m really pleased we’re able to make it.

As part of this $5 billion investment, we are investing $825 million over five years to increase the annual value of post-graduate scholarships and fellowships.

So the scholarships and fellowships that the smart young people you see right here, the people in the lab coats and the glasses, the scholarships and fellowships, that’s for their work, and you know, we have just learned their work is literally life saving and life changing.

They make so little money right now. I am really, really glad that we’re able to support them a little bit more.

This investment is going to increase the number of research scholarships and fellowships provided, and it is going to help 1,720 more graduate students and fellows each year.

With this budget, we are also providing $1.8 billion over five years to support core research grants through federal granting councils like the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, known as NSERC.

This funding is going to help federal granting councils build on their excellent work to support researchers making ground-breaking discoveries in areas like artificial intelligence, health, and climate change—just like the remarkable water analysis, which saves lives, which is making our water treatment more productive, more efficient, more environmentally friendly, healthier for us.

That’s the kind of work people are doing here.

We are also investing $734.8 million for world-leading research infrastructure—like high-quality modern labs and facilities.

And talking to the researchers here, we can see how important having some of that high-quality, expensive equipment is.

These laboratories and research centres are where scientific breakthroughs are born, helping to resolve real-world problems and create the economic opportunities of the future.

Making sure Canada is equipped with world-leading research facilities will attract and train the next generation of scientific talent.

These investments will help incentivize our top talent to stay in Canada so that we can build a more competitive, innovative, and productive economy.

We’re also putting college and university within reach for more young people.

Because your parents’ income shouldn’t determine whether you can go to college or university, and when you graduate, you shouldn’t be burdened by unbearable student debt.

Last year, we permanently eliminated interest on Canada Student Loans. That saved the average Canadian student $610 a year.

And now, we are renewing our increase in up-front grants and loans for a half million low- and medium-income students. That’s a combined total of $7.3 billion in support for students this upcoming academic year.

We’re also raising the amount of financial aid available for student housing—an absolutely key issue in Halifax and in many university communities across the country. And we’re making it easier for working-age adults to return to school.

All of these investments are about building a prosperous future and creating good-paying jobs.

We must equip Canada’s innovators, researchers, and scientists with the tools they need to make breakthroughs, and to turn their ideas into reality.

This is essential to Canada’s economic future.

It is essential to fairness for every generation.

We are acting with purpose. Acting to make the investments that Canada and Canadians need because we know all Canadians, and especially younger Canadians, are counting on it.

And so, I want to say to younger Canadians, like many of the researchers who we see right here, you are so inspiring. Your work is really important.

We need to work hard to make it possible for you to build a good life with your hard work.

And I want to make a commitment to you that we will not leave you behind.

We want to be sure you reach your full potential, and you can have, you can afford a good life as you do that.

Because we need you.

Our country needs you.

And that is what is fair.

And that is what you deserve.

So, thank you, especially to the researchers we had a chance to meet. I was going to say they are our future, but they’re already our present.

I’m so grateful to them. I’m so inspired by them.

I hope all of us will be.

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