by The province is offering some COVID-19 relief for tourism operators after criticism about an earlier program targeting only the biggest operators.
The Tourism Accommodations Real Property Tax Rebate Program will give operators a 25 per cent rebate on their 2020-21 commercial property taxes.
Hotel, motel and inn operators have to have more than five rooms and have paid their tax bill in full in order to qualify.
They also have to a year-over-year revenue loss for room accommodation of greater than 30 per cent from April 1st to October 31st compared to the same period in 2019.
The program opens on November 16th.