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

Solicitation number DC-2025-JW-02

Publication date

Closing date and time 2025/09/12 17:00 EDT

Last amendment date


    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.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 36 month(s).

    Trade agreements

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

    Reason for limited tendering

    A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

    • None
    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Destination Canada (DC)
    Address

    700 - 1045 Howe Street

    Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2A9
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Jennie Wong
    Phone
    (604) 873-8317
    Email
    procurement@destinationcanada.com
    Address

    700 - 1045 Howe Street

    Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2A9
    Canada
    Bidding details
    Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents. Access the Getting started page for details on how to bid, and more.