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Discover Halifax Members Resources
Welcome to the Member Resource Centre! Here you’ll find everything you need to make the most of your Discover Halifax membership.
Membership is open to all tourism and hospitality-related businesses, as well as individuals who wish to remain connected with the leisure or business market.
Offered by Discover Halifax
Amount
Free membership (costs nothing to join) giving in-kind benefits: a business listing on Discover Halifax’s visitor website, rights-free photos and videos, booking reports, newsletters and member-only advertising opportunities. Provincial Affiliates outside HRM pay an annual fee of $400.
Quick eligibility check
Years in business
No minimum stated
Employees
No limit stated
Revenue
No limit stated
Legal structure
No requirement stated
Location
Nova Scotia
Who can apply
Am I eligible to become a member of Discover Halifax?
- Membership is open to all tourism and hospitality-related businesses, as well as individuals who wish to remain connected with the leisure or business market. To become a member, you must be located within the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). If your business is located outside of HRM, but within the Province of Nova Scotia, there are still opportunities for you to become a Provincial Affiliate if you meet the criteria. Provincial Affiliates pay an annual fee of $400. Contact the Membership Team for more information.
About the funding
What is included in a Discover Halifax membership?
- Discover Halifax is proud to offer a membership that is simple, accessible, and costs nothing to join. You are more than just a member; you are a partner that can will help build our industry together. With your membership, you will receive the following:
- Business listing on Discover Halifax’s visitor website;
- Collective economic growth from marketing and sales efforts to attract meetings and conventions, and festivals and events;
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- Access to member resources including rights-free photos and videos;
- Access to a three-months-out confirmed booking report for business events;
- Monthly membership newsletters with regional tourism information to help your business grow;
- Access to members-only Facebook page to stay connected to industry members;
- Participation in the Show Your Badge program;
- Access to member-only advertising opportunities like the Official Halifax Visitor Guide, Halifax Kids' Guide, maps, and more; and
- Eligibility to vote at Discover Halifax’s Annual General Meeting.
What does a Discover Halifax membership cost?
- There is no cost involved for a Discover Halifax membership - it is free. There are additional, member-only paid opportunities for those who wish to gain further visibility and leads in the leisure and business markets.
What types of membership are offered by Discover Halifax?
- If your business is focused on the leisure traveller, there is one type of membership as described above at no cost.
- If your business is located outside of the HRM, you can still become a Provincial Affiliate for a fee of $400. As a Provincial Affiliate, you get similar benefits to our membership with the exception of member-only paid advertising opportunities, and voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.
Similar programs
| Program | Type | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia Loyal | In-Kind Support | No specific amount specified | Open |
| Trade Market Intelligence (TMI) Service | In-Kind Support | No specific amount specified | Open |
| Canada Pavilion Program | Subsidy, In-Kind Support | No fixed amount | Open |
