Destination SW Nova News

DSWNA Strategic Plan: Industry Online Survey
Important Dates:
DSWNA Strategic Plan: Industry Workshop Sessions:
October 19, 1:00pm, Best Western Hotel, Liverpool
October 20, 1:00pm, Rodd Grand Hotel, Yarmouth
October 21, 1:00pm, Pine View Inn (formerly Wandlyn Inn), Coldbrook
Roger Brooks Follow up Session
October 27, 1:30pm, Old Orchard Inn, Greenwich
DSWNA Fall Review
November 18, 2010, Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site of Canada
2010 Tourism Summit - The Power of Tourism, November 28-30, Halifax, Register with DSWNA by October 31st and save!
Award Nominations:
2010 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence- deadline October 15, 2010
Minister Paris Visits Region
Reports, Statistics & Studies
Visitor Information Centre Statistics, May, June, July, August
DSWNA website statistics - September 2010
Take the 2010 Canadian Tourism Sector Compensation Study
Provincial Facts & Figures
Seasonal Tourist Business Program - Taxation Survey
Funding Programs:
Small Business Internship Program
Inter-action: Canada's New Multiculturalism Grants and Contributions Program
Seasonal Tourism Business potential property tax savings
Translation Assistance Program
Resources & Opportunities
InTouch newsletter
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Festivals & Events Submissions
Partner News:
Are you an Artist in Kings County? Feature your work in the Kentville Visitor Centre
Meetings & Events Calendar
Oak Island Resort & Spa assumes new identity
Congratulations to Winner of Choice Hotel Award!
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Marketing Officer position
Festival Acadian de Clare named ABA top 100 events for 2011!
Vote Bay of Fundy - New 7 Wonders of Nature!
Vote for Black Loyalist Heritage Society: Aviva Community Fund

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Roger Brooks Follow up Session

Roger Brooks was back in Nova Scotia this past summer, this visit he assessed the Fundy Shore region (from Amherst through Economy) and the Wolfville/Grand Pré region (from Windsor to Kentville). He will be back in Nova Scotia on October 27th at 1:30pm at the Old Orchard Inn to present his findings. We are inviting all businesses, community groups, and community leaders to come out and hear Roger's findings and recommendations. Remember Roger looked at these regions from the visitor's perspective, this is how many of your visitors see you.

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2010 Tourism Summit - The Power of Tourism, November 28-30, Halifax


The 2010 Tourism Summit - The Power of Tourism is being held November 28th - 30th at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia!

Register with DSWNA by October 31st and pay only $305 + hst. Contact jbalser@dswna.com or call (902) 645-2307.

As the largest tourism industry conference in Canada, this annual event is attended by more than 500 delegates and includes a combination of high calibre keynote speakers, educational sessions and networking events.

The three day event culminates with the annual Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner, always an evening to remember.

Educational sessions will be interactive, provide timely information and best practices for operators.

This event would not be possible without our many industry partnerships. We would ask you to recognize our Summit Partners and support those companies that are investing in the tourism industry.

The annual Tourism Expo will take place on Monday, November 29th and showcase the latest products and services available. To view exhibitors please click here.



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Minister Paris visits region
On September 24th the Minister of Tourism, Percy Paris visited the Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley. He made a special stop at the visitor information centre in Kentville as the new Welcome Centre "demonstrates the type of partnership we need in this industry."





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Are you an artist in Kings County? Feature your work in the Kentville Visitor Centre
As a way to promote and showcase local talent, the Kentville Visitor Centre displays art by local artists. If you are interested in showing your work please contact Jeanette Joudrey at (902) 634-8844 or email jjoudrey@dswna.com.

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Festivals & Events Submissions
Destination Southwest Nova Association showcases the unique and exciting Festivals & Events the area offers to visitors. Promote your festival or event by filling out this online form! Please call: (902) 645-2307 or jbalser@dswna.com if you have any questions.

Also put your Festival or Event on novascotia.com, click here for their tutorial.