Business Tourism Development Fund: 3rd call for projects

Business Tourism Development Fund

Third call for projects and extended admission date for events

Laval, March 9, 2022. -Tourisme Laval wishes to inform companies throughout Quebec interested in submitting a financial application to the Fonds de développement en tourisme d'affaires (FDTA) of the launch of a third call for projects, which will run until 5 p.m. on April 8, 2022.

In addition, the eligibility date for events has been extended to March 31, 2023. Eligible events must require a minimum investment of $50,000 and generate a minimum of 40 nights' accommodation in commercial establishments located in Quebec.

Launched by the Quebec government, the FDTA has a budget of $2.5 million and is managed by Tourisme Laval. For event organizers, financial assistance can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses, or a maximum of $25,000. This support for corporate meetings, conventions and trade shows is part of our efforts to boost growth in this sector.

FDTA's main objectives:

• Stimulating demand for business events
• Support business event organizers, i.e. Quebec associations, organizations (NPOs and NPOs), cooperatives and corporations
• Offsetting the rising costs of the pandemic
• Contribute to the adoption of responsible and sustainable practices

Main eligible costs :

• Certain fees 
• Event-related rental costs
• Food services
• Costs related to sanitary measures put in place for the event
• Costs of adopting best practices in sustainable development and social responsibility
• Accommodation costs for employees, volunteers and event organizers
• The non-refundable portion of taxes related to eligible costs

Applicant's guide and application form

The applicant's guide and application form are available on the Tourisme Laval website. If you have any questions about the FDTA, please write directly to Maïthé Levasseur, Manager, Knowledge, Strategy and Business Tourism Fund at [email protected].

About Tourisme Laval

As a leader in a fast-growing industry, Tourisme Laval contributes to the development of Laval as a tourist destination, provides leadership in welcoming and promoting attractions, and acts as a rallying agent for members and partners, in a perspective of sustainable development.

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Source :

Tourisme Laval Information on FDTA
Hélène Vézina Maïthé Levasseur
Director of Communications Manager, Knowledge, Strategy and Marketing
514 261-9893 Business Tourism Fund
[email protected] 514 293-2886
[email protected]