Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Norm Miller encourages eligible local businesses to consider applying to a new Provincial Tourism funding stream.
The Province is investing $100 million via its Ontario Tourism Recovery Program to help stabilize the industry as it recovers from the pandemic.
The money will help businesses re-open safely, retain and create jobs and develop innovative tourism experiences.
Eligible businesses include bed and breakfasts, resorts, campgrounds, hunting and fishing camps, farm-based tourist attractions, amusement parks, recreational attractions, sightseeing tours, museums, Indigenous attractions, cinemas, boat tours, ski hills, live performance venues, convention centers, marinas, wineries, breweries, golf courses, passenger airlines, motor coaches, and more.
Awarded funding can be applied to eligible expenses occurring between April 1, 2021, and March 2022. Eligible expenses include staff salaries, operating costs, costs related to strengthening health and safety measures, tourism experience improvements, marketing, and website development.
“Tourism is an incredibly valuable industry in Ontario, and a pillar of the Parry Sound – Muskoka economy,” says Miller “I am very pleased to see Ontario supporting these businesses as they recover from the impacts of the pandemic. I encourage eligible businesses to consider applying for the Ontario Tourism Recovery Program.”
The application portal opens today (October 13).
Applications will close on November 10th, 2021.
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