PLACE Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/place Welcome to PLACE, the Tourism Association of Nova Scotia’s podcast. Our industry is worth $3.2 billion annually and employs over 50,000 Nova Scotians, so this podcast is designed to talk about tourism and the issues and topics that matter. Each episode, we will explore conversations that demonstrate the interconnectivity between tourism and the social, cultural, environmental health of the province. There is no Place like Nova Scotia and we want to ensure every Nova Scotia community benefits from the positive impacts that only tourism can bring. TIANS 18844f8a-85f5-53f8-8c8f-cbd5359914b3 no Welcome to PLACE en Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:27:22 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:11:44 -0800 https://lnk.to/TIANS https://img.transistor.fm/wcLST99A54t7BvFDNF-awWWGk4z408Z_jaNsfr4hXbU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZTQ3/M2E0MjMxYTdlZGQ1/MDQyNDAwNjc1MzZl/Nzk2Ni5wbmc.jpg PLACE https://lnk.to/TIANS episodic TIANS Welcome to PLACE, the Tourism Association of Nova Scotia’s podcast. Our industry is worth $3.2 billion annually and employs over 50,000 Nova Scotians, so this podcast is designed to talk about tourism and the issues and topics that matter. Each episode, we will explore conversations that demonstrate the interconnectivity between tourism and the social, cultural, environmental health of the province. There is no Place like Nova Scotia and we want to ensure every Nova Scotia community benefits from the positive impacts that only tourism can bring. Welcome to PLACE, the Tourism Association of Nova Scotia’s podcast. tourism, tourism nova scotia, nova scotia, Tians info@podstarter.io No No Working Together 6 6 Working Together full b6c7b572-95ad-4987-a6c2-279ffcb02c86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8151c9b Working together, we can address barriers and create opportunities for sustainable growth, by aligning community, industry and government priorities. To succeed, a Nova Scotia-first mindset is needed that encompasses all regions and sectors.

• What are the opportunities for better alignment? How could we work better together?
• How do we ensure marketing efforts leverage a consistent Nova Scotia brand and avoid duplication?
• What could be done to ensure tourism investments and initiatives are leveraged to create maximum ROI?

Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE


]]> Working together, we can address barriers and create opportunities for sustainable growth, by aligning community, industry and government priorities. To succeed, a Nova Scotia-first mindset is needed that encompasses all regions and sectors.

• What are the opportunities for better alignment? How could we work better together?
• How do we ensure marketing efforts leverage a consistent Nova Scotia brand and avoid duplication?
• What could be done to ensure tourism investments and initiatives are leveraged to create maximum ROI?

Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE


]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0700 TIANS TIANS 797 Working together, we can address barriers and create opportunities for sustainable growth, by aligning community, industry and government priorities. To succeed, a Nova Scotia-first mindset is needed that encompasses all regions and sectors.

• What are the opportunities for better alignment? How could we work better together?
• How do we ensure marketing efforts leverage a consistent Nova Scotia brand and avoid duplication?
• What could be done to ensure tourism investments and initiatives are leveraged to create maximum ROI?

Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE


]]> tourism, tourism nova scotia, nova scotia, No Access and Connectivity 5 5 Access and Connectivity full 23c49a4e-72b7-475d-ac04-bd0108a4b98a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d703297f Getting people here and moving them around remains a crucial component of a successful tourism destination.

There is a need to increase and maintain consistent access by road, sea and air. It is also important to ensure travellers can easily move within the province; (roads, bikeways, signage). 

Travellers also need to be able to connect via cell and internet across Nova Scotia.

What investments or initiatives are needed to attract and retain consistent transportation links with key travel markets?

What is required to ensure travellers can easily move throughout the province for maximum economic spending? 

]]> Getting people here and moving them around remains a crucial component of a successful tourism destination.

There is a need to increase and maintain consistent access by road, sea and air. It is also important to ensure travellers can easily move within the province; (roads, bikeways, signage). 

Travellers also need to be able to connect via cell and internet across Nova Scotia.

What investments or initiatives are needed to attract and retain consistent transportation links with key travel markets?

What is required to ensure travellers can easily move throughout the province for maximum economic spending? 

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0700 TIANS TIANS 857 Getting people here and moving them around remains a crucial component of a successful tourism destination.

There is a need to increase and maintain consistent access by road, sea and air. It is also important to ensure travellers can easily move within the province; (roads, bikeways, signage). 

Travellers also need to be able to connect via cell and internet across Nova Scotia.

What investments or initiatives are needed to attract and retain consistent transportation links with key travel markets?

What is required to ensure travellers can easily move throughout the province for maximum economic spending? 

]]> tourism, tourism nova scotia, nova scotia, No People and Places 4 4 People and Places full b75ec65a-2670-440b-83f1-6d1c6352b835 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3faf9f8a Nova Scotia is celebrated as a destination with culturally unique peoples and places. The province’s rich history and culture provide a distinct advantage.


However, there is a need to enhance cultural tourism product offerings. Building capacity to reflect and support Mi’kmaw, African Nova Scotian, Acadian, and Gaelic cultures is key to success.


How can communities leverage unique cultural assets and places?


Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE

]]> Nova Scotia is celebrated as a destination with culturally unique peoples and places. The province’s rich history and culture provide a distinct advantage.


However, there is a need to enhance cultural tourism product offerings. Building capacity to reflect and support Mi’kmaw, African Nova Scotian, Acadian, and Gaelic cultures is key to success.


How can communities leverage unique cultural assets and places?


Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0700 TIANS TIANS 748 Nova Scotia is celebrated as a destination with culturally unique peoples and places. The province’s rich history and culture provide a distinct advantage.


However, there is a need to enhance cultural tourism product offerings. Building capacity to reflect and support Mi’kmaw, African Nova Scotian, Acadian, and Gaelic cultures is key to success.


How can communities leverage unique cultural assets and places?


Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE

]]> tourism, tourism nova scotia, nova scotia, No Labour 3 3 Labour full b21b3d1a-f9eb-4d7f-8a5b-0bebda7de0a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dafd2410 Access to skilled labour remains a challenge for Nova Scotia’s tourism industry.

But right now there are opportunities to innovate by using data management to increase business intelligence, increase diversity, equity and inclusion, and supporting workforce development and training as well as leveraging AI.

So what are the major issues this sector faces today?

Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE

]]> Access to skilled labour remains a challenge for Nova Scotia’s tourism industry.

But right now there are opportunities to innovate by using data management to increase business intelligence, increase diversity, equity and inclusion, and supporting workforce development and training as well as leveraging AI.

So what are the major issues this sector faces today?

Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE

]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0700 TIANS TIANS 941 Access to skilled labour remains a challenge for Nova Scotia’s tourism industry.

But right now there are opportunities to innovate by using data management to increase business intelligence, increase diversity, equity and inclusion, and supporting workforce development and training as well as leveraging AI.

So what are the major issues this sector faces today?

Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE

]]> tourism, tourism nova scotia, nova scotia, No Environment and Natural Resources 2 2 Environment and Natural Resources full 3b914862-c3d6-4739-a7fc-f5b28d971b61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d44239e The health of the tourism economy is directly linked to a vibrant and well protected natural environment. Land protection, forest and marine management, and clean energy are all components of a broad social approach to a new strategy for tourism.


As visitors seek out authentic and safe destinations, those with a demonstrated commitment to a well-managed environment will be well positioned to compete in the global market.

So how do we balance the demand for our stunning environment, with its protection?


Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE

]]> The health of the tourism economy is directly linked to a vibrant and well protected natural environment. Land protection, forest and marine management, and clean energy are all components of a broad social approach to a new strategy for tourism.


As visitors seek out authentic and safe destinations, those with a demonstrated commitment to a well-managed environment will be well positioned to compete in the global market.

So how do we balance the demand for our stunning environment, with its protection?


Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:03:00 -0700 TIANS TIANS 891 The health of the tourism economy is directly linked to a vibrant and well protected natural environment. Land protection, forest and marine management, and clean energy are all components of a broad social approach to a new strategy for tourism.


As visitors seek out authentic and safe destinations, those with a demonstrated commitment to a well-managed environment will be well positioned to compete in the global market.

So how do we balance the demand for our stunning environment, with its protection?


Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE

]]> tourism, tourism nova scotia, nova scotia, No Building to 365 1 1 Building to 365 full 9d003d0a-334c-49cd-880a-f1f3a7f0547f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e84f49e Welcome to the first episode of PLACE, in which we will be exploring building a 365 industry. Year-round tourism is necessary for sustainable tourism growth. Many challenges facing the tourism industry would be mitigated if there was year-round capacity to attract and host visitors. 

 

In this episode we will explore how we get there. This episode features:

  • Glenn Squires, CEO of Pacrim Hospitality Services, highlighting the importance of year-round operations in the hospitality industry, and the potential for niche groups and partnerships with the wider community.
  • Dawn Baldwin, Halifax Convention Center Sales Director, explores the city's strategy to capitalize on international tourism and local events as conference attendees often extend their stays to explore the city and its surrounding areas..
  • Jamie Ferguson, CEO of Sport Nova Scotia, provides insight on the constant sporting events across the province, creating opportunities for communities to host events and generate economic impact.
  • Scott MacAulay, Owner of Cape Breton Resorts , discusses the importance of technology in booking reservations ahead of time and the need for innovation in the winter season.

Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE

]]> Welcome to the first episode of PLACE, in which we will be exploring building a 365 industry. Year-round tourism is necessary for sustainable tourism growth. Many challenges facing the tourism industry would be mitigated if there was year-round capacity to attract and host visitors. 

 

In this episode we will explore how we get there. This episode features:

  • Glenn Squires, CEO of Pacrim Hospitality Services, highlighting the importance of year-round operations in the hospitality industry, and the potential for niche groups and partnerships with the wider community.
  • Dawn Baldwin, Halifax Convention Center Sales Director, explores the city's strategy to capitalize on international tourism and local events as conference attendees often extend their stays to explore the city and its surrounding areas..
  • Jamie Ferguson, CEO of Sport Nova Scotia, provides insight on the constant sporting events across the province, creating opportunities for communities to host events and generate economic impact.
  • Scott MacAulay, Owner of Cape Breton Resorts , discusses the importance of technology in booking reservations ahead of time and the need for innovation in the winter season.

Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE

]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0700 TIANS TIANS 878 Welcome to the first episode of PLACE, in which we will be exploring building a 365 industry. Year-round tourism is necessary for sustainable tourism growth. Many challenges facing the tourism industry would be mitigated if there was year-round capacity to attract and host visitors. 

 

In this episode we will explore how we get there. This episode features:

  • Glenn Squires, CEO of Pacrim Hospitality Services, highlighting the importance of year-round operations in the hospitality industry, and the potential for niche groups and partnerships with the wider community.
  • Dawn Baldwin, Halifax Convention Center Sales Director, explores the city's strategy to capitalize on international tourism and local events as conference attendees often extend their stays to explore the city and its surrounding areas..
  • Jamie Ferguson, CEO of Sport Nova Scotia, provides insight on the constant sporting events across the province, creating opportunities for communities to host events and generate economic impact.
  • Scott MacAulay, Owner of Cape Breton Resorts , discusses the importance of technology in booking reservations ahead of time and the need for innovation in the winter season.

Learn more about TIANS and the work we do HERE

]]> tourism, tourism nova scotia, nova scotia, No Welcome to PLACE Welcome to PLACE trailer c989fb96-17db-4992-99e2-a260e626097c https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1d1f514 Welcome to PLACE, the Tourism Association of Nova Scotia’s podcast. Our industry is worth $3.2 billion annually and employs over 50,000 Nova Scotians, so this podcast is designed to talk about tourism and the issues and topics that matter.

Each episode, we will explore conversations that demonstrate the interconnectivity between tourism and the social, cultural, environmental health of the province.

There is no Place like Nova Scotia and we want to ensure every Nova Scotia community benefits from the positive impacts that only tourism can bring.

https://lnk.to/TIANS

]]> Welcome to PLACE, the Tourism Association of Nova Scotia’s podcast. Our industry is worth $3.2 billion annually and employs over 50,000 Nova Scotians, so this podcast is designed to talk about tourism and the issues and topics that matter.

Each episode, we will explore conversations that demonstrate the interconnectivity between tourism and the social, cultural, environmental health of the province.

There is no Place like Nova Scotia and we want to ensure every Nova Scotia community benefits from the positive impacts that only tourism can bring.

https://lnk.to/TIANS

]]> Thu, 23 May 2024 08:44:41 -0700 TIANS TIANS 119 Welcome to PLACE, the Tourism Association of Nova Scotia’s podcast. Our industry is worth $3.2 billion annually and employs over 50,000 Nova Scotians, so this podcast is designed to talk about tourism and the issues and topics that matter.

Each episode, we will explore conversations that demonstrate the interconnectivity between tourism and the social, cultural, environmental health of the province.

There is no Place like Nova Scotia and we want to ensure every Nova Scotia community benefits from the positive impacts that only tourism can bring.

https://lnk.to/TIANS

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