Tourism Industry

The Government of Canada has eliminated the GST/HST Visitor Rebate Program and announced the introduction of the Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program. For more information, visit Questions and Answers on the Cancellation of the Visitor Rebate Program and the New Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program.

For more information on the Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program, visit Tour packages and accomodation or Foreign conventions from our Visitors to Canada - GST/HST refund for visitor menu page.

Forms and publications

• GST/HST Info Sheet, GI-026 Visitor rebate program - Accommodation rebate for non residents
• GST/HST Info Sheet, GI-027 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Admissions to Domestic Conventions Sold to Non Residents
• GST/HST Info Sheet, GI-028 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Rebate for Non Resident Non Registered Exhibitors
• GST/HST Info Sheet, GI-029 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Rebate for Sponsors of Foreign Conventions
• GST/HST Info Sheet, GI-030 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Rebate for Non-Registered Organizers
• GST/HST Info Sheet, GI-031 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Rebates Paid or Credited by Registrant Organizers of Foreign Conventions and Suppliers
• GST/HST Info Sheet, GI-032 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Rebate for Non-Residents Purchasing Tour Packages
• GST/HST Info Sheet, GI-033 Foreign Convention and Tour Incentive Program - Rebate for Non-Registered Non Resident Tour Operators Purchasing Accommodation