Why

The Quality Standards for the Nova Scotia Approved Accommodations Program set out benchmark standards for courtesy, cleanliness, comfort, and state of repair. These standards are assessed during inspection and expected to be maintained at all times.

“Approved” means the accommodation has met the Quality Standards including cleanliness and state of repair benchmarks for the Quality Standards Program and qualifies for the Approved Accommodation status. Approved Accommodation status is a requirement for participation in all current and future partnership programs sponsored by Tourism Nova Scotia. Once approved, an Approved Accommodation qualifies for a listing on Nova Scotia’s official tourism website www.novascotia.com and a listing in the Nova Scotia Doers and Dreamers Travel Guide. An Approved Accommodation is also eligible to participate in other tourism partnership programs offered by Tourism Nova Scotia and have their brochures distributed by travel counselors at all Visitor Information Centres, in-market promotions, familiarization tours for travel trade and writers and industry training and best practice missions.

“Not Approved” means the accommodation has failed to meet Quality Standards including cleanliness and state of repair benchmarks for the Quality Standards Program. The “Not Approved” property is not eligible for participation in partnership programs offered by Tourism Nova Scotia. If services had previously been granted, the privilege is revoked. Owners/managers of an accommodation “Not Approved” may appeal the ruling in writing.

Benchmarks of Quality Standards for Nova Scotia Approved