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Attracting Investment to Canada’s Tourism Sector: Intelligence and Capacity Building

Attirer des investissements dans le secteur du tourisme au Canada : Veille et renforcement des capacités

Description

The purpose of this Negotiated Request for Proposal (the “NRFP”) is to solicit proposals for Attracting Investment to Canada’s Tourism Sector: Intelligence and Capacity Building. Destination Canada seeks to engage a supplier capable of delivering the full range of services outlined in the Scope of Works detailed below. The NRFP encompasses four (4) distinct Scope of Works: Scope of Work A – Tourism Investment Activity Reporting Destination Canada seeks a Contractor to produce a national Tourism Investment Activity Report that builds on previous editions and provides a clear, evidence-based view of investment flows globally and within Canada. This report is intended to support strategic decision-making, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. Scope of Work B – Project Pipeline Destination Canada seeks a Contractor to conduct a review and update the Destination Development Project Pipeline, highlighting key tourism investments across Canada. This includes project vetting, applying assessment criteria, and analyzing investment readiness Scope of Work C – Investment Attraction Training Destination Canada seeks a Contractor to strengthen capacity in tourism investment attraction. The program will equip communities and operators with strategies, tools, and insights to engage effectively with domestic and foreign investors. Scope of Work D – Tourism Sector Profile Destination Canada seeks a Contractor to develop a comprehensive Tourism Sector Profile tailored to international audiences with the goal of attracting FDI into Canada’s tourism sector. The profile will support investor engagement and position tourism within Canada's broader economic development agenda. See Statement of Work (Section C) for detailed requirements. Note: Partial proposals where a proposal addresses one or some Scopes of Work will not be considered.

Quick Summary

Destination Canada is seeking proposals from suppliers to support investment attraction in Canada's tourism sector through intelligence gathering and capacity building. The work includes producing a national Tourism Investment Activity Report, updating the Destination Development Project Pipeline, and providing investment attraction training to strengthen sector capacity.

Ideal For

Companies with expertise in tourism investment analysis, market research, and training development should consider bidding.

Tourism InvestmentMarket ResearchEconomic DevelopmentTraining ServicesProject Management
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-513-78883938
Solicitation Number
DC-2025-JW-02
Publication Date
Aug 20, 2025
Closing Date
Sep 12, 2025
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
80101508; 80101602; 80101604; 80171601; 81121500; 84121702; 84121703; 86101702
UNSPSC Description
Business intelligence consulting services; Regional or location studies for projects; Project administration or planning; Trade and tourism familiarization service; Economic analysis; Investment policy; Investment analysis; Tourism related training

Trade Agreements

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Contracting Entity

Destination Canada (DC)

700 - 1045 Howe Street

Vancouver, BC

Contact

Jennie Wong

procurement@destinationcanada.com

(604) 873-8317

Regions of Delivery

Canada