Supports At-A-Glance

For a summary Snapshot of the most up-to-date Federal and Provincial Supports and Resources, please see Tourism Nova Scotia's COVID-19 Fact Sheet. This resource has been updated as of February 4th and includes the new Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP).

Support for Air Service and Air Infrastructure in Atlantica Canada  

On behalf of the Atlantic Canada Caucus of Tourism Industry Associations, TIANS, TIANB, HNL and TIAPEI, have written to Minister Freeland and Ministher Joly, advocating for support. Read More

TIANS calls for Business Taxation Reform | Press Release
As the Tourism Industry across our province struggles with catastrophic losses and rising costs, TIANS is encouraging a Provincial Tax Strategy that reflects the reality of the economic downturn for Nova Scotia businesses. Relief needs to be targeted to those businesses most impacted by COVID-19. Read More

Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program

The Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program will provide qualified operators a 25 per cent rebate on payment of 2020-21 commercial property tax. The program opens Nov. 16. Read More

EDITORIAL: 50 Million Reasons Why this is Wrong
The provincial government’s announcement last Friday, of a Tourism Sector Financing Program, without any consultation with the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS), is an example of what government should not be doing. Read More

TIANS Responds to Provincial Tourism Funding Announcement | Press Release
The Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) is extremely disappointed with the announcement by the Provincial government of a Tourism Sector Financing Assistance program for large operators which was developed without consultation with TIANS. Read More

Atlantic Canada Tourism Study
As follow up to the Atlantic Canada Tourism Research Phase 1 Report, which focused on Atlantic Canadian intentions and attitudes toward intra-provincial and intra-regional travel, the Phase 2 report provides updated data on Atlantic Canadians and expands to gauge Central Canadian sentiment, specifically in southern Ontario and Quebec.
Read the updated comparison report,
highlighting the results of the Phase 2
with Phase 1 results.