The Nova Scotia tourism industry is made up of a diverse group of private businesses and public organizations of varying sizes, including the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS), regional tourism industry associations and destination marketing organizations, community groups, specialized organizations with tourism interests, and municipalities.
By forging strategic partnerships and leveraging our investments, we are building a strong industry that will allow us to become more competitive and innovative in our key markets and expand our reach.
National, Atlantic and Federal Partners
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
- Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism (ACAT)
- Cruise Atlantic Canada
- Destination Canada
- Halifax Stanfield International Airport / Halifax International Airport Authority
- J. A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport
- Parks Canada
- Halifax Port Authority
- Port of Sydney
- Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC)
- Tourism Human Resource Council of Canada (THRC)
Nova Scotia Provincial and Municipal Government
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Business
- Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
- Department of Environment
- Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Department of Labour and Advanced Education
- Department of Municipal Affairs: Regional Enterprise Networks (RENs)
- Department of Lands and Forestry
- Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal
- Nova Scotia Immigration
- Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities
- Develop Nova Scotia
Industry Associations & Chambers of Commerce
- Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS)
- Destination Cape Breton Association
- Destination Eastern and Northumberland Shores Association (DEANS)
- Discover Halifax
- Digby & Area Tourism Association
- South Shore Tourism Co-operative
- Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism Association (YASTA)
- Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Truro & Colchester Chamber of Commerce
Tourism Sector Associations/Organizations
- The Nova Scotia Bed and Breakfast Association
- Campground Owners Association of Nova Scotia
- Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia
- Hotel Association of Nova Scotia
- Innkeepers Guild of Nova Scotia
- Inns of Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council
- Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia
- Taste of Nova Scotia
- Wines of Nova Scotia
