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Advancement of Knowledge and Expertise in Tourism Program
Last Update: February 4, 2026
QC, Canada
Support for tourism knowledge and expertise initiatives
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : February 3, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Overview
This support helps broaden knowledge and expertise in tourism, including international tourism. The maximum funding amount is not specified, and eligible activities are not detailed beyond supporting institutions or projects focused on tourism knowledge and expertise.
Activities funded
- Projects that broaden knowledge and expertise in tourism
- Initiatives related to international tourism knowledge and expertise
- Institutional initiatives supporting tourism research or expertise development
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 47,000
Applied research and training toolkit for international tourism readiness
$ 48,500
Online tourism knowledge hub and sustainable visitor experience training
Documents Needed
- Brief background document (concise)
- Most recent annual report or report of operations
Eligibility
- The initiative must aim to broaden knowledge and expertise in tourism, including international tourism.
- The request must be submitted with a concise background document.
Who is eligible?
- Institutions active in tourism knowledge and expertise
- Organizations proposing projects to broaden tourism knowledge and expertise
Who is not eligible
Ineligible Costs and Activities
Eligible geographic areas
Selection criteria
How to apply
Step 1: Prepare background document
- Draft a concise background document describing the institution or project.
- Mail the background document to the Director, Communications and Corporate Affairs, Transat A.T. Inc., 300 Léo-Pariseau Street, Suite 600, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2X 4C2.
- Or submit it by email to the address indicated by Transat.
Processing and Agreement
Additional information
- Transat has already partnered with Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) through the Transat Chair in Tourism.
- Transat has already partnered with the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ).
Contacts
philan@transat.com
QC, Canada
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