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.
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HEREWhat is 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.