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Our members benefit from TIANS invaluable advocacy and communication advancing the Nova Scotia Tourism Industry. And that's not all! TIANS members also gain access to many benefit programs that can help to reduce the operating costs of running a business. Using these benefits can allow our members to recover the price of their TIANS membership many times over.
When contacting our suppliers, please indicate you are a member by using your TIANS membership number.
TIANS is pleased to offer the following benefits to members:
Click here to download the TIANS Membership Benefits brochure.
ENERGY SAVINGS
- PETRO CANADA - We are delighted to announce the exclusive offer of the Petro Canada SuperPass Commercial Gas Benefit which offers a discount of 2.0 cents/litre off the pump price of all grades of Gasoline and Diesel, as well as a 20% discount on all car washes, and a 5% discount on mechanical repairs! Some restrictions may apply. If you currently have a SuperPass Card Petro Canada will adjust your card so you can benefit from these savings. Contact: John Leech, SuperPass Sales Coordinator (902) 832-4469,(800) 361-8322, jleech@petro-canada.ca, or Jennifer Falkenham (800) 948-4267, jennifer_falkenham@tians.org
- SUPERIOR PROPANE – TIANS is pleased to announce a new benefit that will provide members with a very competitive price to cost-effectively fulfill your energy needs. A special pricing structure is available for both year round and seasonal businesses. *Please note: Current contracts with Superior Propane must be honoured until the contract end date. Contact: TIANS (800) 948-4267 for the appropriate account manager or please click here.
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD RATES
PAYROLL SERVICES
- NEBS- NEBS is a leading Canadian company specializing in the design manufacturing and distribution of personalized business products, printing and payroll solutions. Your Association saves you money! When you order a product for the first time save 10%, reorders save 5%. Quote member code 46524 when placing your order. Contact: Shauna at (902) 440-0610 for personal assistance, www.nebs.ca or 1-800-465-2888, www.payweb.ca or 1-866-722-9932
Click here to view the NEBS flyer.
LONG DISTANCE, MOBILITY
- VENTURE ELITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Offering 3.9c per minute 7/24 in North America,for all your direct dialed (1+) and calls to your 800/888/877 number(s) .5c per minute for Germany & UK. No contracts & no monthly minimum required. Contact:1-877-531-4414or www.westcangroup.ca/associate.asp?associate_id=21 We are now able to offer cellular long distance to cities within Canada that have access capability. The rate is 7 cents per minute 24/7 billed on a 30-second min. with 6 second billing increments. There is a one-time pic fee of $1.50 per cellular number. Contact:1-877-531-4414 or please click here.
Click here to view the Venture Elite Long Distance Savings Plan for TIANS members.
- VENTURE ELITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS/WEST CAN GROUP - Reservationless Toll Free Conferencing & Reservationless Dial Out Conferencing. West Can Group (Venture Elite) has created a plan for Toll Free Conferencing known as the RESERVATIONLESS CONFERENCING or RLS CONFERENCING. One (1) business day is required for set up. This method of conference calling is set up as a Toll Free Number where participants can call into the conference call toll free. Usage 24/7. Register for Reservationless Conference Calling today! Call: 1-800-665-0384.*Please note that Event, Operator Handled and Global Conferencing is also available upon request. For rate information or to set up an Event call please contact West Can Group at 1-800-665-0384
INSURANCE BENEFITS
*Please note certain conditions & limitations may apply
- FRASER & HOYT GROUP INSURANCE - Plan - A medical & dental group plan with individual options. All new TIANS members have 60 days to join without needing proof of medical insurance - pre-existing conditions are covered! Contact: Glenn (902) 421-1113, 1-888-675-3575
- A.P. REID INSURANCE - Property, Auto, Campground, Festival & Events. Contact: 310-4040 fax 1-877-432-9822, email: tians@apreid.com
- JOHNSON INSURANCE INC. - Offers up to 20% savings for members and employees, Personal Property & Auto. Contact: 1-877-674-4040, www.johnson.ca
- ZIVE INSURANCE - Bed & Breakfast Package, Property, & Auto.Contact: Paul MacKenzie at 1-800-667-4242
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- NSTHRC (Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council) - Discounts on programs for members of TIANS. Contact: Tanice Mundle at (902) 422-5853 or visit www.tourismhrc.com for more information.
- ST. JOHN AMBULANCE - All TIANS members receive a 10% group discount on First Aid Training, 5% on individual registration. Call: (902) 463-5646
TOURISM RECRUITMENT PORTAL
- TOURISMTALENT.COM- www.TourismTalent.com is the recruitment solution for the Tourism Industry. As a TIANS member, you are entitled to a special offer when posting a job listing on the website. Purchase a one time ad, at $59.95 plus tax, and receive a second ad at no extra charge – to be used at any future date. Contact: Tanice Mundle at (902) 422-5853 or visit www.tourismtalent.com – be sure to ask for the TIANS Member Special.
PRINTING & SUPPLIES
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BARGAINS GROUP LTD. (home of the famous $2.00 t-shirt and more)
Bargains Group is thrilled to announce that they have become a member of TIANS! With the cheapest prices in Canada on logoing everything from their famous $2.00 t-shirts, golf shirts, hooded sweatshirts, uniforms, water bottles, jackets, coffee cups, tote bags, pens, tattoos, conference items, giveaways and everything else you can imagine at Bargains Group Prices. They also supply discounted products to retail stores and gift shops like $5.00 bathing suits, flip flops, personal hygiene products, toys, towels, blankets, custom souvenirs and more--again at Bargains Groups discount prices. Please contact the president, Jody Steinhauer and tell her you are a TIANS member when ordering to receive your SPECIAL TIANS free gift and discount!!! If you're not dealing with the Bargains Group, you're definitely paying too much! www.bargainsgroup.com or toll free 1-877-868-5655 Click here to download the exclusive TIANS member offer.
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THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD.- The Printing House Ltd. is the first coast-to-coast printing provider in Canada to be FSC certified! Contact: Paula Nemeth at (902) 422-7730, email: pnemeth@tph.ca Website: www.tph.ca
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LYRECO - Lyreco sets up competitive discounts for TIANS members according to the types of products each customer specifically uses on a regular basis in order to maximize savings. At Lyreco our focus is saving our client's time and money when they order office supplies. In the HRM we provide same day delivery service if you order by 10:30AM and next day delivery throughout the rest of the Maritimes. For more information please contact Sue Conrad at sue.conrad@lyreco.com or 877.597.3261 ext 582 and visit their website at www.lyreco.ca.
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ADVOCATE PRINTING - Whether you need a corporate brochure, an e-marketing campaign or signage for an event, you don't need the hassle of trying to manage multiple suppliers to meet your marketing needs. Now you can hire one team to do it for you. Click here for details about the TIANS member benefit. Contact: Mike Fulcher at (902) 455-3684 or mike@advocateprinting.ns.ca.
TRANSPORTATION
- NATIONAL CAR RENTAL - Offers preferred rates to TIANS Members. Reservations Tel 1-800-227-7368 National Car Rental (Worldwide). Contact TIANS for the group Contract ID discount number.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIERS
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TOURISMTECHNOLOGY.COM - One-on-one mentoring session at your place of business, website evaluation and informational manual based on research in Atlantic provinces. $125 + HST. Contact: Lisa Dahr at (902) 496-7481 or lisa@tourism.ca. For more information, please visit www.tourismtechnology.com.
- PC MEDIC- Lifetime service warranty on all PC Medic computers.Call TIANS to get the Club PCM passwords to view the latest member deals at www.pcmedic.com
- RIVENDELL SOFTWARE - Affordable website design and hosting packages. We specialize in website content management systems, and offer a 10% tourism package discount to TIANS Members. For more details please click here. Please visit us online www.rivendellsoftware.com
- WHATASITE.COM - Hosting from ($125/yr), 10% web design discount, search engine optimization, domain registration, e-commerce, domain redirects, tourism e-business consulting and speaking engagements. www.whatasite.com
- HOTELLO - HOTELLO is pleased to present TIANS members with discounts on a property management system and online booking software. Members will receive: a discount of up to $1000.00 on a replacement system, discounts of 25% off on certain add-on modules, and advantageous financing options. Click here for more information. Contact: Elaine Legare at (800) 665-2659, ext. 232 or eelegare@hotello.ca
- SANDY BAY NETWORKS - Sandy Bay Networks is offering a 15% discount to TIANS members on the set up of a website with a content management system. Members will benefit from: a customized website, content management editting tool enabling you to manage and update your own site easily, branded domain name for increased visibility, and support. Click here for more information and contact Rose-Marie Mathyk at (902) 735-4444 or rosemarie@sandybay.com
MARKETING
- CLOUTIER DIRECT - Direct mail to the United States! TIANS Members receive a 35% discount on the services of Cloutier Direct. Services include: data verification, national change of address updates, list services, mail preparation, inserting, barcoding, ink jetting services. Plus postage discounts for international and US domestic mailings. Fees for this service range from $68.00 to $300.00 per hour. However, this fee is waived members. Contact:(207) 541-7417 or visit www.cloutierdirect.com
- ATLANTIC HOTELIER MAGAZINE - Offering a 25% discount for TIANS members to advertise in Atlantic Hotelier Magazine. Contact: David Bastable (800) 337-6372, david@mercury.mb.ca, www.mercury.mb.ca.
ACCOMMODATION RATES
ADVOCACY
- Advocating to ensure the continued success of a competitive, progressive, and sustainable business environment.
MEMBER CARE
We want to hear from you!
- Toll free phone line - 1-800-94-TIANS (1-800-948-4267)
- Toll free member fax line 1-800-458-8554
- See the "contact us" section for email addresses.
MEMBER NEWS & COMMUNICATION
- Regular tourism information updates by mail, fax, or email.
- Continual updating of the TIANS website with important industry news and information to members.
- Industry communication e-newsletter, "The Voice of Tourism"sent to all members; including announcements of member submitted important events.
- Free member property listings and contact information posted on the TIANS business to business website. Members who belong to the strategic alliances of TIANS also get a free listing on the applicable alliance website.
ANNUAL TIANS EVENTS
TIANS is pleased to host numerous events, workshops, and training throughout the year for the Nova Scotia Tourism Industry and its stakeholders. Members of TIANS may gain free admittance, or receive substantial discounts off the non-member rates to our various networking and learning opportunities. Contact us to find out the upcoming events & join us!
Two of TIANS annual communication and networking functions are:
ALLIANCES
- Campground Owners Association of Nova Scotia (COANS)
- Nova Scotia Bed & Breakfast Association (NSBBA)
Ask us about the added benefit of membership with our alliances.
Disclaimer
Membership Benefits: The relevant product and services providers, in good faith, have provided the information on benefits. TIANS can not be held responsible or liable in any way for any loss that you may incur as a result of your enquiry for, application of, commitment to, or agreement to commit to any of the benefits outlined or detailed within this web site. TIANS reserves the right to discontinue promoting a member benefit at any time.
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