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Welcome to the Business Zone of the Tourisme Laval website Tourisme Laval In this members-only area, you’ll find a wide variety of documents related to our organization’s various initiatives, such as newsletters.
As a member of your regional tourism association, you’ll enjoy a wide range of services while being part of a group of dynamic managers and entrepreneurs who are committed to working together to promote Laval. Please review the informational document, which outlines all the services offered and explains how to join Tourisme Laval.
Fund to Stimulate International Business Tourism (FSTAI)
The Fund to Promote International Business Tourism (FSTAI) reflects the Ministry of Tourism’s (MTO) commitment to attracting major international business events to Quebec and to increasing the international attendance at major international business events held in Quebec.
For more information: Please refer to the sections that correspond to the status of your request.
Eligibility
Eligible applicant entities must meet all three of the following conditions:
- To be an organization actively involved in attracting events. These organizations may include:
- Destination Management Organizations ;
- Economic development organizations or agencies;
- Research and educational institutions, or individuals specializing in research and affiliated with such institutions;
- Local branches of international organizations;
- Or other regional, sector-specific, or economic organizations involved in attracting business events.
- To attract a major international business event to Quebec, or to increase international participation in an existing business event or one that has been confirmed for Quebec.
- Belong to one of the following customer groups:
- For-profit organizations (OBL) legally incorporated in Quebec ;
- Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) legally incorporated inQuebec;
- Cooperatives legally incorporated inQuebec;
- Municipal entities in Quebec ;
- Indigenous communities, organizations, and nations recognized by the National Assembly.
The FSTAI distinguishes between two types of applications for components 1, 2, and 4:
- Applications submitted by one or more individuals specializing in research and affiliated with research and educational institutions;
- Any other types of requests.
*Eligibility alone does not guarantee funding.
Guide and Form
Section 1-2-3: Event whose date has not yet been confirmed
My event hasn't been confirmed yet, but I want to put the necessary measures in place to bring the event to Quebec: see sections 1, 2, and 3.
Section 4: Confirmed or Recurring Event in Quebec
My event is taking place in Quebec for the first time or on a recurring basis, and it has been confirmed : See Section 4
Steps and Deadlines
- See the applicant's guide
- Fill out and sign the application form. Then submit it to fstai@tourismelaval.com. The form must be submitted in its original Excel format. It cannot be converted to any other format, including PDF.
- Tourisme Laval you shortly to discuss the next steps.
Application deadlines:
Applications may be submitted on an ongoing basis to Tourisme Laval part of calls for projects that will close on the following dates:
- May 5, 2026
- July 14, 2026
- September 22, 2026
- December 1, 2026
- February 9, 2027
- April 20, 2027
- June 29, 2027
- September 7, 2027
- November 16, 2027
- January 11, 2028
- February 22, 2028
Members Newsletter
Reading the various issues of the newsletter dedicated to Tourisme Laval's members is a good way to keep informed of our various activities, the latest news in the tourism industry and the success stories of our members.
2026
2025
2024
2023
Marketing Credit Program
Hotels eligible for the Tourisme Laval Marketing Credit Program Tourisme Laval access the reimbursement request form here. Please contact our team to obtain an access code.
Development Financial Assistance Program (EPRTNT)
The 2025–2027 Regional Partnership and Digital Transformation in Tourism Agreement (EPRTNT) reflects the shared commitment of the Ministry of Tourism (MTO) and Tourisme Laval work together to provide financial support and guidance to tourism businesses located in their region, helping them develop and grow in a responsible and sustainable manner.
To submit an application for financial assistance, you must first contact Tourisme Laval programmes@tourismelaval.com. An initial application intent form will be sent to you to verify your project’s eligibility.
If your project is eligible, Tourisme Laval provide you with the form to fill out.
Eligibility
Only projects that demonstrate significant visitor and/or tourist traffic will be selected.
- Day-trippers (people who take a round-trip journey outside their city on the same day, with a one-way distance of at least 40 kilometers)
- Tourists (people who took a trip lasting one night or more, but less than one year, outside their city and who stayed in commercial or private accommodations)
Entities eligible for the EPRTNT program are:
- Tourism Businesses: For-Profit, Nonprofit, and Cooperatives
- Municipal Entities
- Indigenous communities and nations
- Any grouping of these client groups
Specific Features by Category
Each of the six categories of beneficiaries under the EPRTNT program has specific requirements regarding documentation, types of eligible projects, and eligible costs. Check out the project sponsor guides: