Summary
The Hokkaido Tourism Organization opened a second recruitment round for its FY2026 Hands-On Tourism Regional Strengthening Program on June 15, 2026.
The Hokkaido Tourism Organization opened a second recruitment round for its FY2026 Hands-On Tourism Regional Strengthening Program on June 15, 2026, following the initial May selection of 24 projects. The second round provides another entry point for regional tourism organizations to secure hands-on support during the fiscal year.
What happened
The organization published revised application materials, including a corrected budget worksheet, and asked interested applicants to prepare their proposals with attention to the updated cost-share calculation. Application materials must be submitted through the organization’s designated channel, with the Excel budget file provided as a separate deliverable.
Why it matters
A two-round selection format widens participation in the flagship regional support program to include organizations that were not ready in time for the primary round. It is especially useful for smaller destinations and newly formed cooperation councils that need extra preparation time.
Key details
- Announcement date: June 15, 2026.
- Notes on materials: Applicants must use the corrected budget worksheet with the updated cost-share calculation. PowerPoint applications can be pasted into the budget file if PDF conversion causes formatting issues.
- Submission format: Budget must be submitted as Excel data in addition to the primary application.
- Organizer: Hokkaido Tourism Organization.
For international readers
Regional tourism partners in Hokkaido that are looking for funded technical assistance can use the second round as a fresh opportunity to secure support. International tour operators and consultants working with such organizations may want to time proposals around this second window.
Source: Hokkaido Tourism Organization program page.
Source Details
| Source | Hokkaido Tourism Organization |
|---|---|
| Original Title | 令和8年度伴走支援型観光地域力強化推進事業 二次募集を開始しました。 |
| Original Published | 2026-06-15 |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Target Reader | general |
| Review Status | reviewed |
| Risk Level | normal |
| Original Source | Hokkaido Tourism Organization |
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