Destination Cape Breton

11/29/2024

Destination Cape Breton is charting a path to become a sustainable tourism industry and destination as a whole. We invite residents and tourism industry members to join us in shaping a sustainable future for Cape Breton Island - Unama'ki.

Click below to register for one of our sessions:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/destination-cape-breton-92269546043?

We hope to see you there!

Destination Cape Breton

11/19/2024

Our marketing team members, Adam and Genevieve, are attending Digital Days today at the Inverary Resort on Baddeck Bay! 🎉 Hosted by Digital Nova Scotia and Tourism Nova Scotia, the event features sessions on smart automation, creating content on the go, and expert-led breakouts.

They’re exploring fresh ideas right here in Unama’ki – Cape Breton Island! 🌊

11/18/2024

Exciting news from WestJet! ✈️

WestJet has announced their return to the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport this June, bringing back direct seasonal service to YYC Calgary International Airport!

This announcement is a huge win for Cape Breton Island, connecting us more easily with Western Canada and inviting new visitors to experience our stunning landscapes, world-class golf, rich culture, and warm hospitality.

Let’s celebrate this incredible opportunity to showcase Unama’ki - Cape Breton to even more travellers this summer! 🌊🏞️

Today WestJet announced its full summer schedule for 2025, expanding Nova Scotia’s connectivity to Western Canada with the introduction of exclusive service between Sydney and Calgary, providing Cape Bretoners with enhanced access to Alberta.

11/06/2024

📢 Last Call to Register for the Unama'ki - Cape Breton Island Tourism Summit! 📢

Tourism operators, industry leaders, and partners – don’t miss out on this chance to connect and collaborate as we shape the future of Cape Breton Island’s tourism! Dive into a day packed with insights, inspiration, and connections.

📅 Event Details:
📍 Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
📍 Location: Membertou Trade and Convention Centre
📍 Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Why Attend?

✨ Discover the latest industry developments and exciting partnerships.
✨ Gain insights from Rick Antonson, Former President & CEO of Tourism Vancouver, and Greg Oates, SVP of MMGY NextFactor.
✨ Network with local businesses and tourism leaders.

What’s Included?

Full agenda with keynotes, presentations, and discussions.
Lunch and post-event refreshments to fuel networking.

⏳ Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation driving tourism on Unama’ki - Cape Breton Island!

🔗 Register now to save your spot:

Join us on Nov 12, 2024, for an enlightening day of networking, expert insights and tourism discussions.

10/18/2024

Registration is now live for the 2024 Unama'ki - Cape Breton Island Tourism Summit.

Date: November 12, 2024
Location: Membertou Trade and Convention Centre

This must-attend event for tourism operators, industry leaders, and partners will feature insightful updates, partnership highlights and exciting developments shaping the future of tourism in Cape Breton. Don’t miss keynote speakers Rick Antonson and Greg Oates.

📅 Register today to secure your spot!
https://www.cbtourismworks.ca/tourism-summit-2024

This event is a partnership between Destination Cape Breton and Cape Breton Island Tourism Training Network

10/09/2024

🏆 Cape Breton Island-Unama'ki to Host the 2024 Toyota Canada Soccer U-17 National Championships! 🏆

From October 9-14, Cape Breton Island-Unama'ki will welcome Canada’s top U-17 soccer teams for the Toyota National Championships! This prestigious event will be held at Cape Breton University’s Ness Timmons Soccer Field, Open Hearth Park, and MacKinnon Field. ⚽️

With a strong history of hosting major events Cape Breton Island is ready to showcase our stunning landscapes, rich culture, and unmatched hospitality. Local businesses are eager to welcome players, fans, and families for an unforgettable tournament experience.

For more details, visit:

👉 Boys U-17 Cup: https://canadasoccer.com/events/toyota-national-championships/toyota-national-championship-u17-men/?c=u17MenChamp

👉 Girls U-17 Cup: https://canadasoccer.com/events/toyota-national-championships/toyota-national-championship-u17-women/?c=u17WomenChamp

10/08/2024

Behind the scenes at Destination Cape Breton! 🎉

Our team is hard at work preparing welcome packages filled with items from event sponsors for athletes and coaches for the 2024 Boys' and Girls' U-17 Cup Toyota National Championships. 🏆

We're thrilled to welcome athletes and their families from across the country to Sydney as they compete from October 9th to 14th. We can't wait to showcase the beauty and hospitality of Cape Breton Island to these young athletes and their supporters. Good luck to all the teams! ⚽🇨🇦

10/07/2024

Halifax Stanfield and J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport are reconnected thanks to Pascan's new twice-daily service! This milestone was celebrated with a little taste of the Island: a true Cape Breton Ceilidh 🎻🎶 Our CEO Terry Smith, and Marketing Manager Genevieve Andrea were thrilled to take the launch flight, featuring inflight entertainment by Dawn and Margie Beaton, and a lively welcome at Halifax Airport with Jordan Musycsyn joining in.

And just in time— Celtic Colours International Festival kicks off this week across Cape Breton Island, bringing the Island’s rich culture and music to life.🍂✈️

Book your non-stop flight: pascan.com

09/27/2024

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09/21/2024

Attention Cape Breton Island tourism industry members…save the date!

The 2024 Unama'ki–Cape Breton Island Tourism Summit, hosted by the Cape Breton Island Tourism Training Network and Destination Cape Breton, will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre.

This summit provides a valuable platform to gain insights, exchange ideas and build meaningful connections within the tourism industry. Best of all, this event is FREE to attend.

More details and registration information will be available soon. Stay tuned!

09/05/2024

Our CEO, Terry Smith, will be joining the Cape Breton Partnership, RANS and Cape Smokey for an insightful panel discussion at the upcoming Business & Breakfast: Labour Solutions for the Hospitality Industry.

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
📍 Location: Frolic & Folk Pub & Grill, The Iona Heights Inn
⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Hosted by the Cape Breton Partnership, the event offers attendees the opportunity to network, enjoy a delicious breakfast and participate in a panel discussion with industry experts, including service providers and employers in the hospitality sector.

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/business-breakfast-labour-solutions-for-the-hospitality-industry-registration-1003625068597?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawFGjepleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcPYoJy7COS7L3NmdnsgxQrJUiDmCln7rh5JPCxPalDItEZ_xiBFAQBKGQ_aem_dPb7Z8ibhCLXBLA2E_Ce_A

Join the Cape Breton Partnership for a panelist discussion and a delicious breakfast!

07/12/2024

🌟 Exciting News for Sydney! 🌟

Destination Cape Breton is proud to have played an integral role along with our partners in bringing the Women's World Curling Championships to our beautiful region. The event not only showcased world-class curling but also delivered a significant economic boost of nearly $11.9 million to Sydney and surrounding areas. 🥌🎉

We are thrilled by the success of this championship and, together with our partners, are committed to hosting more prestigious events in the future, further establishing Cape Breton Island as a premier destination for sports and recreation.

We encourage you to read the full article from CBRM to learn more about the positive impact of this event on our community: https://www.cbrm.ns.ca/women-s-world-curling-championships-delivered-major-economic-boost-for-sydney-region.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3mVQ6R_3BuuvjC4Vr-d-y8jS5PDwCr_wcpe6tWGCtVITgRrg4V4xwBpvA_aem_TkoJFNjDcoNFG-g94CYJrQ

Curling Canada Cape Breton Regional Municipality

06/03/2024

Industry Opportunity: Enhanced Featured Listings

Destination Cape Breton invites operators to participate in our digital marketing initiative – Enhanced Featured Listings. The initiative will provide an enhanced online presence for businesses to showcase their package, experience and/or event to a wider audience via VisitCapeBreton.com and our social media channels.

Deadline: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

https://destinationcapebreton.com/opportunities/enhanced-featured-listing/

Destination Cape Breton is the official Destination Marketing and Management Organization for Cape Breton Island–Unama'ki. Our mandate is to grow the Island's tourism industry through destination marketing and tourism product innovation.

04/23/2024

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04/18/2024

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04/15/2024

Did you know you can now explore exciting opportunities in Cape Breton Island's tourism and hospitality industry on our website? It's true!

We've partnered with the Cape Breton Partnership and now feature Cape Breton Job Board tourism and hospitality job opportunities on our website.

https://destinationcapebreton.com/tourism-job-postings

04/12/2024

Join representatives from Destination Cape Breton as we visit communities around the Island over the next few weeks to:

- Present our 2024-27 Strategy,
- Discuss tourism development and marketing priorities for your community, and
- Discuss ways we can collaborate to tackle those priorities.

To view the dates and locations and to register: click here > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYlbFQRtB3lAH0kqfvbboYwkOIw_6JXE5emOLrHjzZlKGzwg/viewform

We look forward to seeing you for these important discussions.

Please join Destination Cape Breton for a session in your area. Please choose only one session. Sessions are planned for approximately a 2-hour time frame. Coffee/tea and light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you!