Tourismcentral.com is Nova Scotia’s tourism-specific search engine; a structured research portal helping operators & stakeholders locate and access relevant industry information & resources.

Google enterprise search technology provides simultaneous quick and accurate searches of numerous key industry web sites from a single entry point.  Feature-rich design and streamlined interface make tourismcentral.com an essential day-today tool for Nova Scotia’s tourism industry.  Goes Live February 1, 2007! 

See an on-line introductory demo 
at http://www.tourismcentral.com/

For more information, please contact us:
T: 902-482-6032
F: 902-482-6033 
launch@tourismcentral.com

Url: http://www.tourismcentral.com

The Nova Scotia Association of Regional Development Authorities - or NSARDA - is the link between the Nova Scotia RDAs, providing support and collective strength. Since 1999, the NSARDA has helped the Nova Scotia RDAs in improving the economy of communities across Nova Scotia.

Links to individual Regional Development Authorities across Nova Scotia are here.

Url: http://www.nsarda.ca/

Canadian Tourism Commission
A Crown corporation of the federal government,  the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) works in partnership with the country's tourism industry to increase awareness of and interest in Canada as a premiere four-season tourism destination.

Detailed reports and statistics found on their Resource pages. 

Url: http://canadatourism.com

The Atlantic Canada Tourism Partnership (ACTP) brings together the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the provincial departments responsible for tourism in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador , Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island and the four provincial tourism industry associations.

Url: http://www.actp-ptca.ca/

The Tourism Industry Association of Canada is the voice of Canadian tourism.  Founded in 1930 to encourage the development of tourism in Canada, TIAC serves today as the national private-sector advocate for this $62.7 billion industry, representing the interests of the tourism business community nation-wide. It successfully influences government thinking and action on behalf of Canadian tourism businesses, promoting positive measures that help the industry grow and prosper.

Url: http://www.tiac-aitc.ca/

Canadian Heritage offers financial support programs that foster cultural participation, active citizenship and participation in Canada's civic life, and strengthen connections among Canadians.

Url: http://www.pch.gc.ca/

Industry Canada's Canada Business Service Centres (CBSCs) are a gateway to government information for business, providing a wide range of information on government services, programs and regulations. The Centres can also answer questions about starting a new business or improving an existing one.

Url: http://www.cbsc.org/

Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) is a department of the Government of Canada.  HRSDC’s mission is to build a stronger and more competitive Canada, to support Canadians in making choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives, and to improve Canadians’ quality of life.

Url: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/

Strategis is produced by Industry Canada, a department of the Federal government.  The department's mission is to work with Canadians to build a growing competitive, knowledge-based economy. Industry Canada hopes to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, help make Canada the most connected nation in the world, increase Canada's share of global trade, and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.

Strategis was launched on March 27, 1996 in order to harness the power of the Internet to provide business and consumer information to all Canadians without the constraints of time and geography.

Url: http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada offers a variety of programs and services that support strong communities and the economies of Aboriginal peoples. The Economic Development Branch offers specific programs targeting the tourism sector.

Url: http://www.ainc-inac.ca/

The Nova Scotia Department of Economic Development offers knowledge management and partnership development with federal, provincial and municipal governments and organizations that have a provincial or sectoral focus, including tourism. Programs through Nova Scotia Business Inc. and the Community Business Development Corporations provide opportunities for direct financial assistance through term loans and loan guarantees.

Url: http://www.gov.ns.ca/econ

“This network of businesses is composed of multitalented artisans who open their doors to the public so as to share their passion for their art trade and heritage.  The businesses are chosen mainly for the quality of their welcome and for their products.
Give them the pleasure of your visit!”

Cyril Simard, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer

Url: http://www.economusees.com/

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) offers a full range of services to support small and medium-sized businesses, including specialized financing and business counselling, management training and mentoring.

For tourism, BDC offers the Tourism Investment Fund aimed at businesses looking to expand or acquire facilities to meet increased demand, or to improve existing facilities to meet international competitive standards.

Url: http://www.bdc.ca/

Export Development Canada offers an accounts-receivable insurance to tourism operators and suppliers for inbound travel services. This insurance may allow tourism businesses to offer favourable credit terms to more foreign tour operators, thus making products more attractive and internationally competitive. Insured receivables could also be considered a bankable asset, allowing an operator to secure loans or free up existing working capital to expand or improve a business.

Url: http://www.edc.ca/

"Leading, supporting, representing and enhancing   Nova Scotia's Tourism Industry"

Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS)
1099 Marginal Road, Suite 201
Halifax, NS B3H 4P7
Phone: (920) 423-4480
Fax: (902) 422-0184
Email: Information_Central/TIANS@tourism.ca
Web: http://www.tians.org/

Industry Canada delivers a broad range of programs and services designed to benefit a diverse client base across Canada. Programs specifically targeting the tourism sector include Aboriginal Business Canada's Business Financing Program and the Federal Economic Development Initiative, or Northern Ontario FedNor Tourism Fund.

Industry Canada also has Internet resources such as Strategis - Canada's business and consumer site - and Sources of Financing, which will assist you in locating traditional and alternative sources of small business financing.

Url: http://www.ic.gc.ca/