Free mentoring support for First Nations tourism businesses

Overview

The FNTMP provides First Nations tourism businesses with access to free, tailored and one-one-one mentoring services from experienced tourism industry professionals.

There are a range of supports, including:

• the completion of a business diagnostic to help identify needs
• one-on-one mentoring tailored to specific needs and goals
• a suite of learning supports and resources developed for and tailored to First Nations tourism sector
• specialist supports and advice from Intrepid Travel advisors
• exit supports upon completion of the program.

The program is flexible and can be delivered to fit around commitments. Businesses can choose how often and how long they meet with mentors, including via face-to-face and virtual, depending on preferences.

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To be eligible, business must be:

• at least 50% First Nations-owned
• operating in the tourism sector or associated supply chain (e.g. cafes and restaurants, accommodation providers etc)
• at least 'semi-mature' i.e. active and currently in operation with goods and services which are, or can be made available to domestic or international visitors.