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Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP) - Canada
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Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)

Support for tourism and hospitality businesses
Latest source update
Last Update: June 13, 2026
Latest change: The THRP content now shows broader eligibility guidance, including cultural-sector examples, 40% revenue-loss conditions, and a subsidy rate of up to 75%.
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THRP eligibility details expanded
The THRP page now includes additional eligibility guidance for the cultural sector, including organizations that organize, promote, host, support, or participate in qualifying events, and organizations that preserve and exhibit historical, cultural, or educational sites and objects. It also shows the program conditions of at least 40% average monthly revenue reduction over the first 13 qualifying periods and at least 40% current-month revenue loss, plus a subsidy rate of up to 75%.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Tourism and hospitality businesses.

See full eligibility

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
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
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.

Official resources

Official page

Tourism, hospitality, arts, entertainment, and recreation activities that qualified for the THRP

Program guide

Targeting COVID-19 Support Measures (2021)

Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (THRP)

Types of Business Eligible for the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program (2021)

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.

Selection criteria

  • Eligibility is based on revenue mix before the pandemic.
  • Applicants must show the required revenue decline for the claim period.
  • Support levels are determined by the size of current-month revenue loss.

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