BRITISH COLUMBIA
Whether you are an individual, a start-up or an established small business or non-profit organization, there can be many challenges and barriers to bringing a new tourism idea, experience or partnership to fruition.
We want to help. The “Spark" Program will match selected applicants with a tourism mentor and provide seed funds to help bring their new tourism ideas to life. 2024 “Spark" Programs: > Cowichan - Apply by Nov. 12 > Rainforest to Rockies - 2024 Winners 2022-2023 “Spark" Programs: > Surrey - 2022 Winners > Thompson Nicola - 2022 Winners > Northern BC - 2023 Winners > Indigenous Tourism BC - 2023 Winners > Kootenay Rockies Accessible Tourism - 2023 Winners > Cariboo Chilcotin Coast - 2023 Winners > Campbell River - 2023 Winners 2021-2022 “Spark" Programs: > Cariboo Chilcotin Coast - 2022 Winners > Indigenous Tourism BC - 2022 Winners > Sea to Sky - 2021 Winners > West Kootenay - 2021 Winners Stay tuned for updates for other BC regions! The “Spark" Program includes:
Selected applicants will receive:
All program applicants are invited to join our “Spark" community of tourism innovators, idea makers, partners and supporters for special networking events, one-on-one's, and development workshops. Be inspired! Kris Cu offers his Wildlife Photography Tours all across Surrey and White Rock.
Be inspired! Rebecca Mason is one of the creative minds behind Laugh Out Live!, bringing the best of improv, sketch, and stand-up comedy, blended together in a live show experience in Whistler.
Be inspired! Emily Hinrichs is working on an Indigenous Themed Environmentally Friendly & Inclusive Playground in White Rock.
Interested in launching the “Spark" Program in your region? Interested in being a mentor and supporting start-up tourism initiatives? Please contact Alex Berlyand, BC Programs Lead at [email protected] or 1-844-455-0325 ext. 2 for more information. |
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