Starting and Developing Your Business
From planning to approvals to open doors: vital steps to consider as you build your business
Learn more >>Funding
Learn about sources of funding, including Tourism Saskatchewan’s funding programs
Learn more >>Marketing Your Business
Spread the word via digital and social media, and leverage our tourism brand and assets
Learn more >>News Centre
The latest news updates from Tourism Saskatchewan and other tourism stakeholders
Learn more >>Professional Recognitions
Recognizing achievments, awards and accomplishments of tourism professionals and organizations
Learn more >>COVID Resources
Resources to help your business address issues related to the pandemic
Learn more >>Newsletter sign up
Stay up to date on tourism business matters by subscribing to our email newsletters
Learn more >>Who we are
Workforce Development is the education and training department of Tourism Saskatchewan
Learn more >>Courses and Workshops
Use the online learning management system to help train staff, managers, volunteers and more
Learn more >>Industry Performance
Includes recent and historical industry performance, Tourism Employment Tracker, Net Promoter Score
Learn more >>Market Research
Tourism Saskatchewan market profiles, customized market profiles, PRIZM5, mobile surveys for events and festivals
Learn more >>Regional Profiles
Find informative data related to specific regions to help inform your decisions
Learn more >>Tourism Business Development And Financing Guide
This guide will assist you as you plan, assess, obtain financing, receive approvals for, and develop a successful tourism project in Saskatchewan.
Increasing visitor expenditures and generating profitable operating results are critical priorities for tourism businesses. This guide provides a general overview of the steps and considerations necessary to evaluate and prepare for the operation of a tourism business venture. Use this guide as a valuable reference to help you move from concept to action in realizing your tourism dream.
Some topics covered in the guide are common to all commercial ventures. Others are unique to the nature and requirements of the tourism industry. Regardless of your operation's scope, methodical planning and thorough documentation and research are essential to success.
Tourism is one of Saskatchewan's fastest growing sectors, and is a significant contributor to the provincial economy. The tourism sector in Saskatchewan encompasses a variety of industries, including accommodation, food and beverage, recreation and entertainment, transportation and travel services.