Municipal Accommodation Tax Marketing Program Service

Ontario is seeking a qualified vendor to manage and promote its municipal accommodation tax marketing program. The selected vendor will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive program documentation, including application forms, eligibility guidelines, assessment criteria, and funding procedures.

Key responsibilities include overseeing communications and outreach efforts to increase program awareness among local organizations, event planners, and tourism operators. The vendor will administer the marketing fund, ensuring accurate record-keeping and accounting of all received and distributed funds, and that monies are used exclusively for authorized tourism promotion and development activities.

Additionally, the vendor will manage the application process for funding related to tourism projects and events, ensuring a fair and transparent approach. Regular updates and comprehensive annual reports summarizing applications, funding decisions, outcomes, and administrative expenses will be provided to the Municipality. The vendor will also maintain a dedicated program webpage that meets accessibility requirements and contains up-to-date, user-friendly information and forms, while actively promoting the program through multiple outreach channels.