INDIGENOUS TOURISM INNOVATORS AWARDED “SPARK” GRANTS AND MENTORSHIPS ACROSS BRITISH COLUMBIA
Over the fall, Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profit organizations across British Columbia were encouraged to submit Indigenous tourism ideas to enhance current offerings, address gaps or challenges, motivate travel and longer stays, and increase year-round visits in the region.
The top five finalists presented their Indigenous tourism ideas at a virtual pitch session held on February 10, 2022. A judging panel of partner representatives and an Indigenous tourism entrepreneur selected the three winning applicants.
Congratulations goes out to Dora Demers of Big Bar Guest Ranch who is a winner of The Indigenous Tourism BC “Spark” Program.
Dora is one of three winners who were each awarded a $5,000 grant, a three-month mentorship, and additional partner support to help them develop their Indigenous tourism ideas.
See announcement on ITBC website here.