• 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.  

• GLOBAL PAYMENTS - TIANS members can now benefit from Global Payments' preferred rates for MasterCard, VISA and Interact Direct Payment, at a low equipment rental fee PLUS access to a wide variety of innovative products and services. Contact: Sharon Munroe 1-866-897-2017 *Eligibility criteria may apply.  

• 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  

• VENTURE ELITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS - Offering 4.5c 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.  
• 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  
• ADVANTAGE WIRELESS - YOUR AUTHORIZED TELUS DEALER - Take advantage of our special pricing and promotions for all TIANS members! TELUS is a client focused company with unsurpassed infrastructure in the Province. Whether you want to improve internal communication, build stronger client relations, track your assets or optimize your fleet management; we have proven industry leading solutions to meet your needs. Contact: Jacqueline Janes at 902-830-3114 or Jjanes@advantagewireless.ca for a proposal or a review of your current plan.  

• 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  
• FRASER & HOYT GROUP EDGE A DIVISION OF JOHNSON INSURANCE INC. - Offers up to 20% savings for members and employees, Personal Property & Auto. Contact: 1-800-453-9517, www.johnson.ca    
• ZIVE INSURANCE - Bed & Breakfast Package, Property, & Auto.Contact: Henry O'Shea at. 1-800-667-4242  

• 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  

• 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.  

• THE LORD NELSON HOTEL & SUITES - TIANS members are offered a preferred rate of $79.00 for a Traditional Guest Room from November 1, 2007 – December 30, 2008 at the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites.  Please note that this rate is based on single/double occupancy and applies to individual travel only.  All rates are subject to availability and applicable taxes.  Members are required to present TIANS 2007 / 2008 membership card upon check-in.  Reservations can be made by calling toll free 1-800-565-2020, or email ask@lordnelsonhotel.com  
• THE LORD NELSON HOTEL & SUITES -  Special rate of $119 per night for new reservations during Victoria Day weekend, May 16 through 19, 2008. Take advantage of this special opportunity to visit us in the heart of downtown Halifax during the long weekend to shop, feast, visit family or friends, take in some entertainment or to take care of a little business. Our upgraded Crown Service rooms are also available during Victoria Day Weekend at a special rate of $155 per night. Do something special during Victoria Day weekend.To book this special offer, mention this offer when you call, or you can
  Book The Prince George Victoria Day Special Online.
• WESTIN NOVA SCOTIAN SPECIAL TIANS RATE - TIANS members are being offered a special rate of $89.00 based on double occupancy at the Westin Nova Scotian until April 30^th, 2008. Please contact the hotel directly for reservations (902) 496-8585 or toll free at 1-877-993-7846 and request the TIANS partner rate.  

• KENMAC PRINT - Call for the TIANS print specials! Contact: Mark Collingwood,(902) 468-7888, fax (902) 468-3890, email: mcollingwood@kenmacprint.com website: www.kenmacprint.com  
• THE PRINTING HOUSE LTD.- The Printing House Ltd. is the first coast-to-coast printing provider in Canada to be FSC certified! Contact:(902) 422-7730, email: ptaylor@tph.ca Website: www.tph.ca  
• 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  

• PURE PRODUCT CLUB - 10% discount on organic cooking oils, organic products, biodegradable cleaning products, and a free educational seminar for you and your staff. Free delivery in HRM on the first order.  Contact: Rene Robichaud (902) 434-3802 or renerobichaud@eastlink.ca.  
• SIMMONS CANADA PRODUCTS -10% discount on all bedding. Contact: Yves Maisonneuve at 800-922-1933 Ext. 405, ymaisonneuve@simmonscanada.net or visit www.simmonscanada.com/hosp *Please note your TIANS membership status when ordering.  
• GEORGE COUREY INC.- Savings on linens and more! Contact: Wayne Barton (902)- 435-5711 or email wbarton@georgecourey.com  
• LITEMOR/HOME DEPOT COMERCIAL DIRECT - "Wholesale Prices Delivered Directly to You". 2.5% discount on purchases through HDCD. HDCD is a full catalogue line of maintenance, repair, amenities,and operational needs. Delivery right to your door. All TIANS Members will receive a 2.5% invoice discount from the catalogue division on top of the already wholesale pricing. Contact: Alan Yeadon (902) 468-1043 or 9800) 561-5483 www.litemor.com, Customer Service Centre 1-800-782-0557, 8AM - 10PM Atlantic time; in placing an order identify yourself as a TIANS Member. Orders may also be placed by fax (1-800-782-2517) and online at www.hdsupply.ca  

• 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.  

• PC MEDIC- Lifetime service warranty onall PC Medic computers.Call TIANS to get the Club PCM passwords to view the latest member deals at www.pcmedic.com  
• RIVENDELL SOFTWARE - Website design, hosting and content management systems. 20% tourism package discount for TIANS Members. For more details please click here. Contact Dino at dino33@rivendellsoftware.com,  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  

• 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  
• BNBFINDER.COM- A top rated bed & breakfast directory, is pleased to be a member of TIANS and to be working with member B&Bs and Innsto promote their properties. As a special offer to TIANS members BnBFinder is offering their most popular package (Level 2) for $99 USD for 2 years with an additional second city listing ($50 USD value).For further details and to take advantage of this special offer simply place your order online at www.BnBFinder.com/Canada using KEYCODE: TIANS or call Sam at BnBFinder.com at (888) 547-8226.  
• CORONIS SOLUTIONS - Providing guidance in developing & executing plans for internet marketing, communications and business plans for website development and analysis. TIANS members receive a 14% discount on fees and seminar/workshop registrations. Contact Brian Hicks at (902) 404-8308 or visit www.coronissolutions.com  

• Advocating to ensure the continued success of a competitive, progressive, and sustainable business environment.  

• 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.  

• 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 submitted members important events.
• No charge member property listings and contact information posted on the TIANS website. Members who belong to the strategic alliances of TIANS also have a listing and contact information listed on the applicable alliance website at no extra cost. Ask us about purchasing a full listing on the NSBBA website.  

• Annual Tourism Summit www.conferenceontourism.com - Fall
• Annual General Meeting - Spring  

• Campground Owners Association of Nova Scotia (COANS)
• Nova Scotia Adventure Tourism Association (NSATA)
• Nova Scotia Bed & Breakfast Association (NSBBA)

Ask us about the added benefit of membership with our alliances.