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Loans for TAS tourism operators to rebuild after COVID-19

Tender ID: 500500


Tender Details

Tender #:
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Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
11 February 2023
Closing Date:
23 February 2023

Tender Description

⁠⁠⁠What you get?
Loans of between $50,000 and $2 million.

Who is this for?
Tasmanian tourism operators.

Overview
Examples of the types of projects eligible for a loan, include (but are not limited to):

  • improvements and upgrades to existing tourism accommodation facilities to increase the standard of accommodation offering
  • upgrades to existing or establish new tourism infrastructure or services that will attract or increase visitation and generate economic benefit at a regional or state-wide level
  • projects that will service identified demand in key areas for example, agritourism, Aboriginal cultural tourism, hospitality, adventure and experiential tourism
  • undertakings for tourism operators to achieve carbon-neutral status.

Loans will be available over a 5-year term and are interest free for the first 3 years.

What are the eligibility criteria?
To be eligible, applicants must:

  • hold an active Australian business number (ABN) and be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
  • already operate within the tourism industry, or alternatively demonstrate significant past tourism and/or business experience, and demonstrate the skills and experience necessary to manage the operation of the product or experience
  • be able to service the loan
  • demonstrate the loan supports Tasmanian employment, and that Tasmanian labour and materials will be used wherever possible to complete the project
  • be able to meet project contingencies and cost overruns.

How do you apply?
Find out more about eligibility and how to apply at Tourism Development Loan Scheme: https://www.business.tas.gov.au/covid-19_business_support_packages/tourism_development_loan_scheme

Contact information
ask@business.tas.gov.au
1800 440 026 


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