The Business Tourism Development Fund: 2nd Call for Proposals

Laval, February 10, 2022 — With business tourism set to resume on February 21, Tourisme Laval businesses across Quebec interested in applying for financial assistance from the Business Tourism Development Fund that they have until March¹, 2022, to do so.

In addition, Tourisme Laval an informational webinar to learn more about the FDTA:

• February 17 February 17, 2022, at 10 a.m.
• 30 minutes
• Presented by Maïthé Levasseur, Knowledge and Strategy Manager, Tourisme Laval
• Sign up at: [email protected] 
• The Zoom link will be sent to participants as soon as their registration is received.

The FDTA was officially launched last December by the Quebec government, and its management was entrusted to Tourisme Laval. It has a budget of $2.5 million.

The creation of this fund aims to stimulate renewed growth and contribute to the recovery of business tourism, an economic sector of the utmost importance to the tourism industry. For event organizers, the financial assistance provided can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses or a maximum of $25,000. This support for hosting business meetings, conventions, or trade shows in 2022 is part of the efforts to boost this sector. The vitality of this market is essential, as it generates economic benefits for all communities in Quebec, including the supply chain for these events.

A summary of the FDTA’s main objectives:

• Boosting demand for business events in 2022
• Supporting organizers of business events: associations, organizations (for-profit or nonprofit), cooperatives, and corporations in Quebec
• Countering the rise in costs caused by the pandemic
• Help promote responsible and sustainable practices

About Tourisme Laval

As a leader in a rapidly growing industry, Tourisme Laval to Laval’s development as a tourist destination, provides leadership in welcoming visitors and promoting attractions, and serves as a unifying force among members and partners, with a focus on sustainable development.

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Sources:Tourisme Laval, Hélène Vézina, Director of Communications, 514-261-9893, [email protected]

For more information on the FDTA, contact Maïthé Levasseur, Knowledge, Strategy, and Business Tourism Fund Manager, at 514-293-2886 or [email protected]