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Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)
Support for tourism and hospitality businesses
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) provided wage and rent subsidies to selected tourism, hospitality, arts, entertainment, and recreation businesses affected by the pandemic. It supported activities such as short-term lodging, restaurants, travel services, cultural events, museums, recreation facilities, camping, tourism promotion, and related industry associations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating short-term lodging, restaurants, travel agencies, and tour operators.
- Organizing or supporting cultural, artistic, tourism, festival, wedding, convention, and trade show activities.
- Operating museums, cultural sites, cinemas, recreation facilities, amusement parks, camps, casinos, airports, and cruise ship terminals.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism and hospitality businesses.
- Arts, entertainment, and cultural organizations.
- Recreation, travel, and tourism service providers.
- Eligible industry organizations or associations.
Who is not eligible
- Public institutions, unless prescribed.
- Businesses mainly engaged in retail food or beverage sales.
- Golf-related businesses and country clubs.
- Professional sports clubs, teams, leagues, and primarily related facilities.
- Mobile home site operators.
Eligible expenses
- Wage subsidies for eligible employees.
- Rent subsidies for eligible business locations.
- Lockdown support for affected locations under public health restrictions.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Public institutions, unless prescribed.
- Retail sale of food or beverage products such as supermarkets and convenience stores.
- Golf, golf courses, golf instruction, and golf clubhouses.
- Country clubs and professional sports clubs, teams, leagues, or related facilities.
- Mobile home sites.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed against the program’s eligibility rules and revenue-loss conditions.
- Funding is not guaranteed and depends on meeting the program requirements.
- Approved applicants receive wage and rent subsidy support under the applicable rate structure.
- The Canada Revenue Agency administers the program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) Program
What is the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)?
The Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) provided wage and rent subsidies to selected tourism, hospitality, arts, entertainment, and recreation businesses affected by the pandemic. It supported activities such as short-term lodging, restaurants, travel services, cultural events, museums, recreation facilities, camping, tourism promotion, and related industry associations.
Who is eligible for the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) program?
To be eligible for the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) program, you must:
More than 50% revenue from eligible activities.
Required revenue decline thresholds.
Not a public institution, unless prescribed.
What expenses are eligible under Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)?
Operating short-term lodging, restaurants, travel agencies, and tour operators.
Organizing or supporting cultural, artistic, tourism, festival, wedding, convention, and trade show activities.
Operating museums, cultural sites, cinemas, recreation facilities, amusement parks, camps, casinos, airports, and cruise ship terminals.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) available?
The Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) program is available across Canada.
Is the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)?
Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) is funded by Government of Canada