$2 million Tourism Business Capability Subsidy – Round 2 now open
Following on from Round 1 earlier this year, DTIS are delighted to announce that Round 2 of our Tourism Business Capability Subsidy is now open!
Here is why tourism operators should consider applying:
- Successful applicants from Round 1 are also eligible to apply for Round 2.
- Two new program partners have been added to Round 2: Savannah Guides and Tour Guides Australia.
- The registration process is quick (less than 10 minutes).
- You could receive a subsidy of up to $2,000 (excluding GST) to support accreditation and/or training to support trade/business development.
- No co-contribution is required.
Financial boost: Receive up to $2K (exc. GST) per applicant to complete eligible tourism accreditation and training activities.
Inclusive eligibility: Sole traders, micro, small, and medium-sized tourism and event businesses are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge enhancement: Elevate your staff’s expertise to enhance the overall quality of the tourism experience you provide.
Recognition opportunities: Benefit from our support in gaining recognition through tourism accreditation.
Focus areas: Sustainability/ ecotourism, tour guiding, trade distribution, cultural understanding, accessibility, quality, marinas, zoos and aquariums and caravan/holiday parks.
The Queensland Government’s Tourism Business Capability Subsidy (Subsidy) is designed to boost the growth of Queensland’s tourism industry, offering up to $2,000 (GST exclusive) per eligible business to undertake accreditation and training in essential areas such as:
- sustainability and ecotourism
- trade distribution
- international visitor cultural understanding
- first nations cultural awareness
- improving quality
- accessible tourism
- tour guiding
- marinas, zoos and aquariums
- caravan/holiday parks.
Round 1 of the Subsidy launch earlier this year saw a total 282 approved applications, resulting in 518 businesses undertaking 633 accreditation activities and 102 businesses undertaking training for 374 staff.
Information including guidelines and a link to apply can be found on the Business Queensland website.
Some key features of Round 2:
- Successful applicants from Round 1 are eligible to apply for Round 2
- Two new program partners have been added to Round 2: Savannah Guides and Tour Guides Australia
- The registration process is quick (less than 10 minutes)
- Registration on ATDW has been removed as an eligibility requirement.
More information
For any further information please contact Ms Rhona Stewart, Principal Project Officer, DTS on rhona.stewart@dtis.qld.gov.au or phone 0436 854 867