Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program?

Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program is funded by Government of Yukon

Q: Who is eligible for the Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program program?

To be eligible for the Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program program, you must: • The business must be a Yukon tourism business. • The tourism product must be either business and market ready or trade ready.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program?

You can contact Government of Yukon by email at destinationmanagement@yukon.ca or by phone at 867-667-5632.

Q: Where is the Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program available?

The Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program program is available the province of YT.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

YT, Canada

Training to improve tourism business marketing and sales

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Other Support

Eligible Industries

Retail trade
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Gain access to training aimed at enhancing your business's sales and marketing capabilities, enabling you to connect with clients before they reach Yukon.

Activities funded

Online completion of the Business, Market and Trade Ready course.
Participation in in-person workshops discussing practical sales and marketing strategies.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 16,000

Implementing a customer service training module for hotel staff

$ 18,000

Developing a comprehensive sales training program for retail employees

$ 9,000

Creating an outreach program for local artists to promote their work online

$ 9,000

Establishing a digital marketing strategy for community-based events

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant requires specific criteria related to the nature and operation of the applicant's business.

The business must be located in Yukon.
The business must be involved in the tourism sector.
The business's tourism products must be business and market ready, meaning they produce their own product and sell it directly to consumers.
Alternatively, the business's tourism products must be trade ready, meaning they sell their products through travel trade distribution channels.

Who is eligible?

This training program is specifically designed for Yukon tourism businesses that are either business and market ready or trade ready, focusing on those who produce and sell their own tourism products directly to consumers or through travel trade channels.

Eligible expenses

This grant encourages Yukon tourism businesses to enhance their sales and marketing strategies by offering specialized training. The training aims to equip businesses with the skills needed to effectively engage with clients and improve operational policies.

Participate in the Business, Market and Trade Ready online training modules.
Attend in-person workshops focused on improving communication with travellers.
Develop booking and cancellation policies tailored to securing more sales.
Learn techniques to meet client expectations for both direct and trade-based bookings.
Utilize shared real-life experiences and access to a resource workbook after workshops.

Eligible geographic areas

This training program is designed specifically for Yukon tourism businesses to enhance their sales and marketing outreach. The training aims to support local businesses by improving their preparedness for market and trade opportunities.

Yukon.

Selection criteria

The evaluation and selection criteria for the Business, Market and Trade Ready training program include:

Demonstrated readiness to engage with tourists and travelers
Ability to develop effective booking and cancellation policies
Commitment to meeting client expectations through direct or trade bookings

How to apply

Choose Training Format

Decide between online training and in-person workshop based on your needs and availability.

Online Training Enrollment

Access the online training modules through the designated platform.
Complete the online registration if required to access course materials.

In-person Workshop Scheduling

Contact via email at destinationmanagement@yukon.ca to express interest in scheduling a workshop.
Call 867-667-5632 or toll-free 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5632, to schedule a workshop.
Provide details of your organization or community to facilitate scheduling.

Confirmation and Preparation

Receive confirmation of enrollment or workshop booking.
Prepare any necessary materials or complete pre-work assignments as instructed.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this training program:

Participants will receive a resource workbook after attending the in-person workshop.
The program is a collaborative effort involving Tourism Yukon, Northwest Territories Tourism, and Nunavut Tourism.
The online course can be taken at any time, providing flexibility for participants.
Workshops can be personalized for specific organizations or communities upon request.

Contacts

destinationmanagement@yukon.ca

867-667-5632

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program?

This program offers training initiatives designed to enhance the marketing and sales capabilities of Yukon tourism businesses. The eligible activities focus on strategic communication, policy development, and customer satisfaction management. Online completion of the Business, Market and Trade Ready course. Participation in in-person workshops discussing practical sales and marketing strategies.