$53 million
Significant provincial assistance for tourism
Dec 8, 2020 | 3:51 PM
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The B.C. government has announced $53 million dollars in funding for the province’s hard hit tourism industry, and a good share of that could be headed for the Okanagan.
“We know these are challenging times, and we appreciate the sacrifice everyone is making to flatten the curve,” Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport said. “This investment in local tourism infrastructure will help B.C. communities be ready to welcome travellers as soon as it’s safe to do so and reflects our government’s commitment to get people back to work.”
The supports announce Tuesday under StrongerBC: B.C.’s Economic Recovery Plan to create jobs and spur economic development for tourism businesses, include:
- $19.4 million to support tourism-dependent municipalities to build, adapt and diversify their tourism infrastructure;
- Funds are expected to be sent to recipients in February 2021.
- $13.6 million for all six B.C. tourism regions to work with government to identify projects to create jobs and attract new businesses;
- Funds provided to regions and projects for consideration will be identified by February 2021.
- $20 million to develop local tourism experiences, infrastructure and services;
- Local governments, not-for-profits and First Nations are eligible for project funding to help bring back visitors to communities.
- Funds are scheduled to be sent to recipients by March 2021.
