Tourism Recovery & Innovation Partnership Projects (TRIPP) Application Form 2023/2024

**NOTE: Applications are being accepted in anticipation of available funding from the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Applications are being considered for projects happening in from April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024. Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis and will be awarded depending on the availability of the anticipated funding. **

The Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Recovery and Innovation Partnership Projects (TRIPP) is an application-based program designed to encourage collaborative projects between two or more partners that will strengthen resiliency in our tourism sector and communities. Partners are collaborators in projects that leverage region resources that support tourism activities that meet the objectives of OHTO.

Complete this form as an initial step towards exploring a partnership with OHTO. Once completed and submitted, OHTO will respond within ten (10) business days to schedule a meeting to discuss your project in greater detail to determine eligibility and next steps.

Funding for this program has been provided by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

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* 1. Applicant Contact Information

Organization/Business Name *

Contact Name *

Address *

Town *

Postal Code *

Website

Email Address *

Phone Number *

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* 2. Indicate the project category applicable to your project. Check all that apply.

Product Development – collaborative activities that enhance and/or expand the tourism offer.

Marketing – collaborative activities that enhance the presentation of the tourism offer and/or reach target audiences.

Strategic Planning – collaborative activities that equip the sector or communities with resources to develop and/or promote the tourism offer.

Skills Development - support self-learning, group learning and/or personalized coaching, aligned with a minimum of one (1) of the following project categories: Digital skillset and e-commerce, Business development support, Customer service or Recruitment and retention.

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* 3. Provide a brief description of your project.

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* 4. Indicate the principles of responsible tourism applicable to your project. Check all that apply.

Inclusivity – The project supports diversity, equity and inclusion;

Community Alignment – Meets the needs of visitors, while enhancing the quality of life for residents;

Sustainability – Provides long-term environmental, socio-cultural and economic benefits to the community.

Tourism Recovery & Innovation Partnership Projects (TRIPP) Application Form 2023/2024

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* 1. Applicant Contact Information

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* 2. Indicate the project category applicable to your project. Check all that apply.

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* 3. Provide a brief description of your project.

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* 4. Indicate the principles of responsible tourism applicable to your project. Check all that apply.

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* 5. Describe how your project incorporates the principles of responsible tourism you have selected.

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* 6. Explain why your project is necessary and what you hope to achieve.

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* 7. Indicate how you will measure success.

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* 8. Identify any partners (including funding partners) in the project.

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* 9. Indicate the project timeline.

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* 10. Provide a revenue and expense breakdown.