Experiential Tourism Program Application

Business/Non profit Name (full legal name)

Contact Name and Title

Telephone

Email Address

example@example.com

Date Established

Date

Company Registration Number

Website

Social Media Tag @

Provide a general description of your business or organization, including your purpose, programs/services provided, number of employees, types of clients served, and principal geographic area of service.

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What does experiential tourism mean to you? How would you define it and why is it important to you?

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Briefly describe the idea(s) that you are interested in turning into an experiential tourism offering. Explain what people will take away from the experience; what will be included in the experience; who is leading the experience; the types and number of visitors/guests you aim to attract; the experience cost to participate; and how the experience relates to your business/non-profit purpose. A short video submission may also be sent but is optional.

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Explain how this experience will be significant, beneficial and unique to the local community and Eastman Region.

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Explain the capability of your business/non-profit to develop, implement and sustain the experience, including financial, human, and material resources that are required. Please note any special qualifications, training, skills, knowledge, passion, partnerships, etc. that will contribute to your success.

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Please describe your current state of readiness to launch your experience. (e.g. Initial idea only; idea is partially or fully developed; have launched a version of the experience but want to improve; etc.)

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What do you need to take your experience concept to the next level?

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To be accepted as an Experience Partner, you must answer yes to the following statements or be well on your way to answering yes to the following statements. If you check no for any statement, please explain how you plan to meet the criteria in the space provided below.

My business/non-profit is registered with Manitoba Companies Office.

YesNo

I have been in operation for at least one year.

YesNo

My business/non-profit is physically located in Eastern Manitoba.

YesNo

My business/non-profit provides programs/services that target and welcome guests/visitors in an inclusive manner.

YesNo

My business/non-profit operates legally with relevant licenses, registrations, certificates. (e.g. Food Inspection Certificate, appropriate license, permitted zoning, etc.)

YesNo

I have a minimum of $2 million general liability insurance covering the business.

YesNo

My business/non-profit has a website and social media channels.

YesNo

My business/non-profit is currently able to take online bookings and payment.

YesNo

I have a unique experience idea to showcase and draw visitors to the Eastman Region.

YesNo

I will collaborate with Eastman Tourism and other agencies to develop the best experience possible.

YesNo

I will incorporate sustainable practices into my experience.

YesNo

I will formally launch the experience either online or in person within a year of completing the Experience Readiness Phase.

YesNo

I will attend all meetings and online training associated with the Experiential Tourism Program.

YesNo

I will invest human, financial and material resources to develop a unique market ready experience. *Note: Minimum $1,000 contribution and 40 hours of time is required for the program.

YesNo

Related Comments/Explanation (for any statements you checked "no").

This application must be signed by the owner, manager, president or chairperson.

Name

Title

Signature

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