The government of Newfoundland and Labrador is launching a $25-million program to support the tourism sector that has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Small and medium-sized tourism operators can apply for one-time funding contributions of $5,000 or $10,000, depending on their gross sales.
The Tourism and Hospitality Support Program, announced Monday, is a short-term program aimed at helping operators cover business costs as they face losses from the drop in visitors this year.
The province says the money will come from “existing resources” and a COVID-19 contingency fund legislators approved this spring. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Premier Dwight Ball says the government recognizes the