Tour Operator Incentive Program
Funding Amount
Up to 10% of total room revenue (calculated as total room nights × average room rate ÷ 10)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Tour Operator Incentive Program
Funder: Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District (DTPID)
Program Status: Active
Geographic Scope: Dallas, TX area
Overview: The Tour Operator Incentive Program provides funding to tour operators to attract group visits to Dallas that generate hotel room nights.
Eligibility Requirements
Minimum Hotel Room Nights: 15 hotel room nights required
Eligible Tour Operators: Those bringing organized groups to Dallas hotels
Funding Details
Calculation Method:
Funding Available: Subject to annual allocation and DTPID board approval
Contact Information
Program Contact: Kristina Kirkenaer-Hart
Phone: +1 (945) 214-8111
Email: kristina.hart@visitdallas.com
Address: 1807 Ross Avenue Suite 450, Dallas, TX 75201
How to Apply
Pre-Event Application Process
1. Timing: Submit prior to tour dates
2. Submission Method: Online form
3. Requirement: Minimum 15 hotel room nights required
Required Information - Tour Operator Details
- Tour operator company name
- Contact first name and last name
- Contact phone number
- Contact email address
Required Information - Tour Details
- Tour name
- Tour start date
- Tour end date
- Hotel name where group will stay
- Hotel address
Required Information - Financial Calculation
Calculate Maximum Incentive:
Request Amount:
Additional Required Information
- Brief tour description
- Annual revenue (if required)
Application Type Selection
- Select: Tour Operator Pre-Event
- Select Lead Type as appropriate
Submission Instructions
- Print screen for records before submitting (Control+P or Command+P)
- Acknowledgment: Signatory confirms information is accurate and agrees to review of all group visit materials and final support documentation prior to DTPID payment
Post-Event Process
Refer to Post-Event Tour Operator Reimbursement Form for documentation required after tour completion (within 30 days of departure)
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