The Future of Nova Scotia's Natural Resources
http://www.tians.org/filemanager/The%20Future%20of%20NS%20Natural%20Resources.pdf

Sustainable Tourism

Education, training and public awareness are seen as essential for implementing and promoting sustainable tourism development. TIANS plays a lead role in informing tourism operators about sustainable practices, which they can implement to remain competitive internationally.

In December 2004, the TIANS Board endorsed the Parks Canada / TIAC Canadas Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Sustainable Tourism.  To view the document, please click here: Code of Ethics

A Question of Balance - Green is the New Black

"A Question of Balance Sustainable Tourism Self-Audit Workbook," (1995), was used as the source of information for this revised workbook. 

Partners in the revisions for "A Question of Balance - Green is the new Black" (2009) include Dalhousie University - Eco Efficiency Centre, Nova Scotia Department of Tourism, Culture and Heritage and the TIANS.

Download a PDF version of "A Question of Balance - Green is the new Black"

The self-audit interactive forms can be downloaded by sector by clicking the links provided below. 

General audit
Accommodation
Food & Beverage
Recreation & Entertainment
Transportation
Travel Services

Green Your Business Toolkit

TIAC released their much anticipated Green Your Business Toolkit for tourism operators on November 4, 2008.  The new publication, a collaborative effort between CTC, Parks Canada and TIAC, gives Canadian travel business owners tips and practical advice.

Click here to view the Media Release

Click here to download the Green Your Business Toolkit