Objective
The Tourism Development Assistance Scheme (TDAS) is a financial assistance programme which aims to:
- Incentivise companies to develop new and innovative world-class tourism products so as to enhance Singapore's tourism product offerings and supporting services;
- Develop the event management sector's capabilities through the staging of world-class events so as to significantly raise the profile of Singapore;
- Encourage the creation of new, innovative and exciting tours and tour packages to enhance the Singapore branding;
- Encourage companies to upgrade their business processes and functions so as to realise greater revenue, cost efficiencies or skills;
- Upgrade the industry through assisting associations to engage approved Professional Conference Organisers to organise international association meetings;
- Encourage collaboration among different tourism entities to bring about synergy through collective efforts.
Eligibility Criteria
TDAS is open to all businesses/ companies/ associations registered in Singapore and other government bodies.
Qualifying Costs
TDAS provides assistance to cover a percentage of the qualifying cost of the project, which includes professional services, equipment and materials, production costs and test-marketing costs.
Disbursement of Grants
The grant is disbursed to the company on a reimbursement basis. The final claim shall be made within six months of the end of the qualifying period.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to contact STB for more information. Applicants are advised to discuss the proposed project with the officer-in-charge prior to making a formal application. Formal applications must be made on prescribed application forms and submitted to the STB.
Contact Information
Singapore Tourism Board
Tourism Court
1 Orchard Spring Lane
Singapore 247729
Tel: (65) 6736 6622
Fax: (65) 6736 9423
Last updated on 02 November 2007
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