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Tourism Development Fund: Who Qualifies and What You Get

Discover how tourism and hospitality developers can access equity investment and debt financing through this fund.

The Tourism Development Fund provides financial support to help grow the tourism and hospitality sectors through strategic investment.

Who it's for

This scheme is designed specifically for developers working on tourism and hospitality projects. If your business is focused on developing within these two specific sectors, you may qualify to apply for support.

What you get

The fund offers two main ways to secure capital for your business ventures. You can access debt financing, which allows you to borrow funds to support your project, or you can seek equity investment, where the fund provides capital in exchange for an ownership stake in the project. These options are intended to help developers secure the necessary funding to grow their tourism-related businesses.

What it costs you

Securing support from the fund involves meeting certain standards regarding your project's structure. You must demonstrate the viability of your project and show that you can meet all requirements related to environmental compliance. These requirements ensure that any funded project is both financially sustainable and environmentally responsible.

The catch to know

Even if you are working in the tourism or hospitality sector, your project must be located within designated tourism development zones to be eligible for the fund's support.

How to apply

  1. Ensure your business is focused on tourism or hospitality development.
  2. Confirm that your project site is located within a designated tourism development zone.
  3. Prepare documentation regarding your project's viability and environmental compliance.
  4. Visit the official portal to begin the process: https://tdf.gov.sa