Backgrounder: Vancouver organizations receive almost $3 million to enhance local tourism experiences
Summary
Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $2.9 million in PacifiCan funding through the Tourism Relief Fund for 14 projects in Vancouver. The project will deliver workshops, online resources and toolkits to support the creation of new and unique tourism experiences throughout the province.FlyOver Canada$99,999 Funding will go towards producing an immersive film experience featuring the Canadian Rockies.Gastown Business Improvement Society$50,000 Funding will go towards establishing more welcoming outdoor spaces for visitors to Gastown, including the installation of lighting, furniture, and an interactive art display.Go2 Productions Inc.$99,999 Funding will help expand an augmented reality exhibit in downtown Vancouver.Greater Vancouver International Film Festival Society$500,000 Funding will help deliver the annual Vancouver International Film Festival, which attracts visitors during the citys shoulder season and promotes B.C.s film and television industry. The event includes film screenings, conferences, live performances, and free outdoor programmingLatincouver Cultural and Business Society$355,000 Funding will help expand Latin American Heritage Month celebrations in Vancouver by hosting public events featuring live music, dance, literature, art, food, and workshops.Little Mountain Gallery Community Arts Performance Association$163,807 Funding will go towards developing a comedy arts venue in Vancouvers Gastown neighbourhood.Punjabi Market Collective Society$100,000 Funding will support the revitalization of Vancouvers historic Punjabi Market neighbourhood by creating a tourism development plan and establishing two local cultural events.The Arts Club of Vancouver Theatre Society$99,999 Funding will support renovating and relaunching the Granville Island Stage in Vancouver. Work will include event planning and setup and securing artists.Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia$37,500 Funding will support the development of presentation materials and videos for destination management organizations to prepare them for success in the tourism industry.Vancouver Fringe Theatre Society$100,000 Funding will help revitalize the Vancouver Fringe Festival on Granville Island, which attracts visitors during Vancouvers shoulder season. The Festival features a wide variety of performances from theatre to dance to spoken word.Vancouver Native Housing Society$100,000 Funding will be used to revitalize Skwach\xe0ys Lodge in Vancouver.